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Manufacturers and operators of systems with complex electrical infrastructure need reliable, proven options for installing components that resist heat and power, provide relief for connectors and joints / pieces, and protect and seal electrical cables, wires and components against water ingress, chemical exposure. and abrasion or bending damage. Today, heat shrink tubing and components provide a flexible, reliable and cost-effective option to address all of these operational challenges.
In recent years, the development and commercialization of co-extruded and triple-extruded heat sinks have created more ways to combine form and function. Specifically, co-extruded heat shrink components benefit from the marriage of two high-performance materials, by combining an outer heat-shrinking thermoplastic layer with an internal elastomeric material. Once a single extruded tube or part is installed, its inner layer is more adaptable to the unusual environment, while the shrinking outer layer protects the underlying electric cable or part from the challenges that exist in the environment.
This white paper provides an in-depth discussion of the inherent benefits that can result when heat shrink components and other accessories are selected to terminate and connect electrical cables and connectors, increasing system reliability, reducing unplanned downtime, ease of field installation, and simplifying management. of spare parts to support maintenance and routine operations.