Spec Sheet - SC-ACCESSORIE-011

Select Colour:	Black (Base), White (Base), transparent (Base)
Select PCB Width:	8mm (0.31in) (Base), 10mm (0.39in) (Base), 5mm (0.2in) (Base), 4mm (0.157in) (Base), 15mm (0.59in) (Base), 20mm (0.79in) (Base), 25mm (0.98in) (Base), 30mm (1.18in) (Base)
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Create durable, insulated, and moisture-resistant seals for your custom lighting projects with our Heat Shrink Tubing. Specifically designed for LED strip lights, this tubing is essential for protecting delicate solder joints and connections from stress and environmental factors. With an extensive range of eight widths, from a slim 4mm to a wide 30mm, you can find the perfect fit for virtually any PCB, including both 2-pin single color and 4-pin RGB LED strips. Available in black, white, or a transparent finish, our heat shrink tubing provides a clean, professional look while ensuring your connections remain secure and reliable.

Key Features

Comprehensive Size Range

With 8 width options from 4mm to 30mm, this tubing fits nearly all standard and custom LED strip light PCBs.

Multiple Color Options

Choose from black and white for a clean, concealed finish, or transparent for easy inspection of solder joints.

Durable Electrical Insulation

Made from high-quality polyolefin, it provides excellent electrical insulation and mechanical protection for fragile connections.

Secure 2:1 Shrink Ratio

Shrinks to half its original diameter with a standard heat gun, creating a tight, form-fitting seal around your wiring.

Versatile Compatibility

Ideal for protecting connections on both Single Color LED Strip Lights and multi-channel RGB or RGBW strips.

A selection of heat shrink tubing in black, white, and transparent for various LED strip widths.

Product Specifications

Parameter	Details
Product Model	SC-ACCESSORIE-011
Material	Polyolefin
Length per Piece	50mm (1.97in)
Shrink Ratio	2:1
Minimum Shrink Temperature	70°C (158°F)
Full Shrink Temperature	110°C (230°F)
Operating Temperature	-55°C to +125°C
Available Widths (Pre-shrink)	4mm, 5mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 15mm, 20mm, 25mm, 30mm
Available Colors	Black, White, Transparent (Clear)
Compatibility	Low-voltage Single Color, RGB, and other multi-channel LED strip lights

Application Scenarios

Custom LED Strip Installations Perfect for DIY enthusiasts and professionals who need to protect soldered connections when creating custom-length LED strip runs. The clear heat shrink tubing is especially useful for verifying connection integrity.

Outdoor & Damp Environments Add a crucial layer of moisture and corrosion resistance to connections on LED strips used in covered outdoor areas, bathrooms, or kitchens. It helps prevent short circuits caused by humidity.

Automotive and Marine Lighting Secure and insulate 12V connections in cars, boats, and RVs. The tubing protects against vibration, abrasion, and moisture, ensuring long-lasting performance for your vehicle's accent lighting.

General Electronics Repair A must-have for any electronics workbench, this heat shrink tube is ideal for insulating wire splices, covering component leads, and providing strain relief for small cables and connectors.

How to Apply Heat Shrink Tubing

Select the correct size tubing. It should be able to slide over your connection but be no more than twice the diameter of the wire/joint.
Cut a piece of tubing slightly longer than the exposed wire or solder joint you need to cover.
Before making the final connection (soldering), slide the piece of tubing onto one of the wires.
Complete your solder connection and allow it to cool slightly.
Slide the heat shrink tubing so it is centered over the entire exposed joint.
Using a heat gun, apply heat evenly around the tubing. Rotate the wire to ensure all sides shrink uniformly until the tubing is tight and secure.

⚠ Precautions

Always keep the heat source moving to prevent scorching the tubing or damaging the wire insulation.
Allow the tubing to cool completely before handling to ensure a rigid, durable seal.
While this tubing provides excellent moisture resistance, for fully submersible waterproof applications, use adhesive-lined heat shrink tubing or apply a silicone sealant.

What's in the Box

✓1x 50mm Heat Shrinkable Tube (in your selected width and color)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What size heat shrink tube do I need for my 10mm LED strip?

A:For a 10mm wide strip, a 12mm or 15mm width tube is recommended. This provides enough room to slide over the connection and ensures a tight seal after shrinking.

Q: Is this tubing waterproof?

A:This tubing provides excellent moisture and splash resistance. For a fully submersible (IP68) seal, we recommend using adhesive-lined heat shrink tubing or applying silicone sealant inside before shrinking.

Q: What is the best tool to shrink the tube?

A:A heat gun is the ideal tool as it provides even, controllable heat. For small jobs, a high-power hairdryer or the barrel of a soldering iron (used with extreme care not to touch the tube) can also work.

Q: Can I use this for 4-pin RGB LED strips?

A:Absolutely. Our larger widths (e.g., 15mm and up) are perfectly suited for covering the wider solder joints on 4-pin RGB and 5-pin RGBW LED strips.

Q: What is the benefit of the clear heat shrink tubing?

A:The transparent (clear) option is excellent for quality control, as it allows you to visually inspect the solder joint after shrinking to confirm it's secure and properly insulated.

Q: How much does the tubing shrink?

A:This tubing has a standard 2:1 shrink ratio, which means it will shrink to approximately half of its original supplied diameter when heated.

4/ 5/ 8/ 10/ 12/ 15/ 25/ 30 Width LED Strip Lights Heat Shrinkable Tube For Single Color and RGB led Lighting Length 50mm