Heat shrink tubing: Difference between revisions

[[File:Schrumpfschlauch animated modified.gif|thumbframe|Animation of heat shrink tube before and after heating. The 4 core screened wire's screen has been separated and sleeved.]]'''Heat shrink tubing''' is useful for electrical insulation, color coding, cable bundling and mechanical protection. For electronics 1mm (1/16") fits component leads and will shrink to a skin tight fit. Otherwise the 1/8" and 1/4" diameter sizes are often useful.<ref name="jr">[http://www.justradios.com/heatshrinktubing.html '''Heat Shrink Tubing'''], JustRadios.com</ref> It is also available with adhesive inside.