RS PRO Heat Shrink Tubing Clear 9.5 mm Sleeve Dia x 1.2m Length 2:1 Ratio 398-414

The RS PRO 398-414 Heat Shrink Tubing is a specialized solution designed for professional electrical insulation and protection needs. Featuring a clear 9.5 mm sleeve diameter and a 1.2 m length, this tubing uses a 2:1 shrink ratio, meaning it shrinks to half its original diameter when heated. This property makes it ideal for enclosing joints, splices, and sensitive components, creating a secure and long-lasting barrier against environmental stressors.

Fabricated from semi-rigid PVDF (Polyvinylidene fluoride), a fluoropolymer renowned for its mechanical robustness, thermal stability, and flame-retardant properties, this tubing is particularly beneficial in environments exposed to frequent temperature fluctuations or where chemical resistance is necessary. The clear color makes it easy to visually confirm the integrity of connections without disassembly.

Electrically, the tubing offers high dielectric strength, providing exceptional protection to thermistors, resistors, capacitors, cable joints, connectors, and other critical components. The flame-retardant nature enhances safety in demanding industrial, electronics, military, and automotive environments. With a minimum shrink temperature of 170°C, the tubing ensures a rapid and thorough application process with standard heat sources.

The RS PRO 398-414 tubing is engineered to resist oils, solvents, abrasion, and moisture, preventing corrosion and mechanical wear on the protected components. The semi-rigid structure delivers good strain relief, helping to prevent damage from flexing or vibration at cable junctions and terminations. Its use is also suited for bundling, harnessing, or color-coded identification in wire and cable assemblies throughout manufacturing, energy, laboratory, transportation, and field service sectors.

Application examples include environmental insulation of circuit connections, repair of worn or cracked cable insulation, protection against ingress of dust or moisture, and enhancement of overall system durability. The tubing is fully compliant with SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/13 specifications, ensuring quality for high-reliability installations. Choose RS PRO 398-414 Heat Shrink Tubing for tasks requiring robust, clear, high-temperature, and chemical-resistant cable protection.

2:1 shrink ratio ensures secure, customized insulation for a variety of cable diameters. Constructed from tough, flame-retardant PVDF for superior durability and safety. Excellent resistance to chemicals, oils, and abrasive environments.

Clear transparency allows easy inspection of connections after application. Designed for use in automotive, aerospace, electronics, construction, and industrial applications. For more solutions from RS PRO and to explore related cable management and protection products, view the Heat Shrink Tubing category or the RS PRO brand range on EnvMart.