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Like heat shrink tubing but not a tube.
I need to do what heat shrink tubing would be perfect for but I can't use
the HST because the end of what I need to cover is too large. Is there an equivalent that will allow me to wrap the item and then heat shrink it? |
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Like heat shrink tubing but not a tube.
How big is what you have to cover? When I worked at the local electric
utility we had heat shrink tubing that was 4 inches in diameter before being shrunk. I used some of it to cover wrench handles... Gig 601XL Builder wrote: I need to do what heat shrink tubing would be perfect for but I can't use the HST because the end of what I need to cover is too large. Is there an equivalent that will allow me to wrap the item and then heat shrink it? |
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Like heat shrink tubing but not a tube.
John Ammeter wrote:
How big is what you have to cover? When I worked at the local electric utility we had heat shrink tubing that was 4 inches in diameter before being shrunk. I used some of it to cover wrench handles... Gig 601XL Builder wrote: I need to do what heat shrink tubing would be perfect for but I can't use the HST because the end of what I need to cover is too large. Is there an equivalent that will allow me to wrap the item and then heat shrink it? About the size of a pencil. Will the 4 inch stuff shrink down that much? |
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Like heat shrink tubing but not a tube.
They had all sizes to fit anything from 2" in diameter down to 1/4"...
stop by your local electric utility and ask to talk to the warehouse supplier foreman. Don't bother calling because the "company" line will be to say they can't/won't give out any items. The guy in the warehouse will be much more cooperative. Explain your needs and ask nicely for his help. John Gig 601XL Builder wrote: John Ammeter wrote: How big is what you have to cover? When I worked at the local electric utility we had heat shrink tubing that was 4 inches in diameter before being shrunk. I used some of it to cover wrench handles... Gig 601XL Builder wrote: I need to do what heat shrink tubing would be perfect for but I can't use the HST because the end of what I need to cover is too large. Is there an equivalent that will allow me to wrap the item and then heat shrink it? About the size of a pencil. Will the 4 inch stuff shrink down that much? |
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Like heat shrink tubing but not a tube.
Almost all shrink sleeving that I am aware of works on the 50% rule. That
is, it will shrink to 50% of its cold diameter. 4" will shrink to 2". Jim "Gig 601XL Builder" wrDOTgiaconaATsuddenlink.net wrote in message that will allow me to wrap the item and then heat shrink it? About the size of a pencil. Will the 4 inch stuff shrink down that much? |
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Like heat shrink tubing but not a tube.
On Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:30:23 -0700, "RST Engineering"
wrote: Almost all shrink sleeving that I am aware of works on the 50% rule. That is, it will shrink to 50% of its cold diameter. 4" will shrink to 2". Go here http://www.mcmaster.com/, and start at catalogue page 777. Shrink ratios up to 6:1, colors, clear, thick-wall, wrap-around etc. Same-day shipping. But that high shrink-rate stuff is pricey. Wayne |
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Like heat shrink tubing but not a tube.
"Gig 601XL Builder" wrDOTgiaconaATsuddenlink.net wrote in message ... John Ammeter wrote: How big is what you have to cover? When I worked at the local electric utility we had heat shrink tubing that was 4 inches in diameter before being shrunk. I used some of it to cover wrench handles... Gig 601XL Builder wrote: I need to do what heat shrink tubing would be perfect for but I can't use the HST because the end of what I need to cover is too large. Is there an equivalent that will allow me to wrap the item and then heat shrink it? About the size of a pencil. Will the 4 inch stuff shrink down that much? I don't think anyone makes a heat shrink that with support that much variation. Have you considered a product like *Dip-It* (sp). It is made for coating tool handles, and is sold by a lot of hardware stores. I guess it depends on what you are doing with it. |
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Like heat shrink tubing but not a tube.
Maxwell wrote:
"Gig 601XL Builder" wrDOTgiaconaATsuddenlink.net wrote in message ... John Ammeter wrote: How big is what you have to cover? When I worked at the local electric utility we had heat shrink tubing that was 4 inches in diameter before being shrunk. I used some of it to cover wrench handles... Gig 601XL Builder wrote: I need to do what heat shrink tubing would be perfect for but I can't use the HST because the end of what I need to cover is too large. Is there an equivalent that will allow me to wrap the item and then heat shrink it? About the size of a pencil. Will the 4 inch stuff shrink down that much? I don't think anyone makes a heat shrink that with support that much variation. Have you considered a product like *Dip-It* (sp). It is made for coating tool handles, and is sold by a lot of hardware stores. I guess it depends on what you are doing with it. Or look around for a heat shrink Tape? There is such a critter... Richard |
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Like heat shrink tubing but not a tube.
cavelamb himself wrote:
Maxwell wrote: "Gig 601XL Builder" wrDOTgiaconaATsuddenlink.net wrote in message ... John Ammeter wrote: How big is what you have to cover? When I worked at the local electric utility we had heat shrink tubing that was 4 inches in diameter before being shrunk. I used some of it to cover wrench handles... Gig 601XL Builder wrote: I need to do what heat shrink tubing would be perfect for but I can't use the HST because the end of what I need to cover is too large. Is there an equivalent that will allow me to wrap the item and then heat shrink it? About the size of a pencil. Will the 4 inch stuff shrink down that much? I don't think anyone makes a heat shrink that with support that much variation. Have you considered a product like *Dip-It* (sp). It is made for coating tool handles, and is sold by a lot of hardware stores. I guess it depends on what you are doing with it. Or look around for a heat shrink Tape? There is such a critter... That is what I was asking about in the original post. Got a name for it or who makes it? Richard |
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Like heat shrink tubing but not a tube.
On Wed, 28 Mar 2007, it was written:
About the size of a pencil. Will the 4 inch stuff shrink down that much? I have heat shrink tubing from tiny up to 1" diameter, that I mail ordered from Harbor Freight. And I have some 2" stuff a friend gave me; I don't know its source. I would think any electronic parts shop (local or online) would have at least up to 1" or so. -Dan |
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