The World's Thinnest, Strongest, and Smallest Heat Shrink Tubing

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Serving the Medical Device Industry since 1989

ISO 9001:2000 Registered

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Heat Shrink Tubing - Applications - Tube Joining - Process Steps

Place both tubes next to each other (on a flat surface) and cut both tube ends evenly
Grab one of the tubes with one hand and place Mandrel inside tube
Slide other tube over the Mandrel
Pre-cut end of shrink tubing "optional for easy removal"
Place properly sized polyester heat shrink tube over the joint (formed by the two tubes). Please refer to our online catalog for proper sizing.
Apply heat using Hot Air Station until shrink tubing shrinks over joined tubes. Ensure that material melts and flows uniformly. Caution: Ensure that the material does not touch the heat source.
Allow product to cool for approximately one minute
Slice end of heat shrink tube with scalpel or razor blade "if not previously done above"
Use tweezers to peel shrink tubing off in a spiral manner
Remove Mandrel