Overview Of Heat Shrink Technology & Its Applications

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A Complete Overview Of Heat Shrink Technology & Its Applications History Of Heat Shrink Technology Originally developed by Paul Cook in the late 1950s, heat shrink kit has served many people around the globe. It was created using radiation chemistry, the heat shrink tubers created by Raychem back in the days is now the foundation for different manufacturers across the globe.

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Compositional Analysis Of Heat Shrink Technology Heat shrink tubing can be manufactured using one of the prescribed range of thermoplastics. These include polyolefin, Neoprene, polyvinyl chloride, polytetrafluoroethylene, Kynar, fluorinated ethylene propylene and Viton(primarily for high-temperature purposes in corrosive environments). Other adhesive lining tubing used to make connectors and cables are used to create powerful seals which are water resistant. Conductive polymer thick film is also added to heat shrink tubing in order to provide a conducting connection between various objects without having to solder them.


EXTENT OF SHRINKING DIfferent heat shrinks have defined shrink ratios- the ratio is a measure of shrunken size to the original. For instance, a heat shrink with 2:1 ratio can have an expanded diameter which is twice the size of its shrunken state. https://www.kcelectronics.com/categories/heat-shrinkabletubing/heat-shrinkable-tools-kits.html


Uses Of Heat Shrink Tubing It is used in a wide range of activities for both aesthetic enhancement and protection purposes. It can also be used for: Sealing- To stop water and dust from entering splices Insulation- Against excessive amount of heat in boats, military vehicles and aircrafts. Barrier- It acts as a barrier between cables and other corrosive materials Identification- They use color coding for easy identification. Harnessing multiple wires Longevity- TO manufacture long lasting labels used in networking patch cords

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