Heat Shrink Tubing for Insulation and Cable Protection

Quick Answer

Heat shrink tubing shrinks tightly around a wire or cable when heated, sealing out moisture and dust while insulating the join or repair underneath. We stock it flame resistant, available by the cut metre or in full reels.

What It's Used For

Heat shrink tubing is a standard fix for repairing damaged wire insulation, sealing a soldered join, or bundling several wires into one protected run. Once heated, it shrinks down to grip the shape underneath and seals against water, dust, solvents and general abrasion, which is why it's a regular part of automotive, electrical and general maintenance work rather than a specialty item.

Cut Length or Reel

Buying by the cut metre means you're only paying for the length a job actually needs, which matters on smaller repairs or when you're working through a mix of different cable sizes across a job. For larger or ongoing work, a full reel is the more practical option, since it avoids running short partway through an install.

Flame Resistant, Built for Australian Conditions

Our heat shrink is flame resistant and manufactured to hold up under the heat extremes vehicles and outdoor electrical work see in Australia, rather than being a generic import-grade product that degrades faster than expected.

Using It Alongside Cable Ties

Heat shrink and cable ties do different jobs on the same task: heat shrink seals and insulates a join or wire end, while a cable tie bundles and secures the run. Using both together, insulating with heat shrink first and then securing the bundle with a black, white or heavy duty cable tie, gives a cleaner and more durable finish than either product on its own.

Common Questions

What is heat shrink tubing used for?

Insulating repaired or exposed wiring, sealing soldered joins, and bundling wires into one protected run, while also sealing out moisture, dust and abrasion.

Can I buy heat shrink tubing by the metre?

Yes, it's available in cut metre lengths for smaller or mixed-size jobs, or in full reels for larger or ongoing work.

Is this heat shrink tubing suitable for industrial use?

Yes, it's flame resistant and built to handle the heat and outdoor conditions typical of industrial and automotive applications.

Can heat shrink tubing be used with cable ties?

Yes, the two are commonly used together: heat shrink insulates and seals the join, and a cable tie secures and bundles the wiring around it.

What other cable management products do you supply?

Alongside heat shrink, we stock heavy duty and stainless steel cable ties, crimp terminals, and installation tools including a cable tie gun.