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Silicone Sleeves
Silicone Sleeves
Our silicone sleeves are designed to meet a wide range of needs in both commercial and industrial applications. They are fundamental in guaranteeing protection from high temperatures of components and wiring and mechanical parts. Our selection of products offers sleeves with excellent electrical features, capable of combining resistance to high temperatures and chemical agents with maximum flexibility, and a variety of internal diameters to suit your specific needs. Rely on RTE for dependable, high-quality solutions for your applications.
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SILICONE SHEATHS
Frequently Asked Questions
Heat shrink sheaths are used in many sectors (Automotive, Aeronautics, Aerospace, Railway, Petrochemical, Home Appliance, Electronics, Electrical wiring, Electrical panel construction, etc.), so in order to choose the sheath suitable for the use we intend to make of it, we must first know the application sector. There are multiple types of heat-shrinkable sheaths that are distinguished from each other by type of material, electrical insulation voltage, measurements, colors, and shrinkage factors.
You can choose between heat shrink sheaths with a low-thickness wall, a medium-thickness wall, a high-thickness wall, with internal adhesive or without internal adhesive. Sheaths with internal adhesive, in addition to ensuring electrical insulation and better mechanical efficiency, are particularly suitable for use in environments where there is moisture.
The shrinkage or ratio factor is the value that indicates how much the sheath shrinks after being heated.
The most commonly used shrinkage factors are: 2:1 – 3:1 – 4:1 – 6:1 - 3:1 With internal adhesive – 4:1 With internal adhesive.
The greater the irregularity of the object to be covered, the greater the shrinkage ratio must be.
The internal diameter of the heat-shrinkable sheath must preferably be chosen so that, after free shrinkage, it is roughly 20% less than the object to be covered.
To remove the heat shrink sheath, it is sufficient to cut longitudinally using a scissor.
- Measure the diameter of the cable or the maximum width of the object to be covered.
- Define shrink ratio
- Depending on the shrinkage ratio chosen, calculate the diameter of the suitable sheath.
- Cover the cable or the object to protect
- Proceed with the heat shrinkage of the sheath using hot air guns or tunnels.
- For shrinking the heat-shrinking sheath, use equipment made for this specific operation such as, for example, guns or hot air tunnels.
- Shrink the sheath starting at one end, the most critical, and then proceed slowly to the opposite end. This method avoids the formation of air bubbles between the inner wall of the heat shrink sleeve and the object it covers.
- In the event that the object to be covered is made of metal or a good heat conductor, it is advisable to preheat the object to avoid "cold zones", so as to allow a perfect and soft adaptation of the heat-shrinking sheath.
- In order to avoid overheating of the heat shrink sleeve, ensure a regular heat distribution. Excessive overheating of the material during the shrinking process can cause bubbling, discoloration and in some cases even breakage of the heat shrink sheath.
The spiral sheath is used to group multiple cables or tubes in a safe and orderly manner.
Its spiral shape gives the sheath flexibility, as well as making it particularly suitable for the protection of electrical conductors, telecommunications and hydraulic tubes from mechanical stress.