Frequently asked questions about shrink tubing

Heat shrink tubing are made of plastics. Which type of plastic depends on the temperature range that the shrinktube must be able to withstand.
We work primarily with Polyolefin (PELD), but we also have shrinktube in Kynar, Mylar, Viton, Teflon, Silicone, Elastomer, etc.

Yes, we can make exactly the size/color that suits your needs.
Of course, there is a minimum order, depending on the dimension needed.

Yes, we also make shrinkable tubing with adhesive among other things in the material polyolefin.
Shrinkable tubing with adhesive in the thin wall, medium wall and thick wall heat shrink tubing.

The best results are achieved with a heat gun or LPG soft torch
If you are unsure, you are always welcome to contact KACAB.

In short, one can divide the production of shrink flex in, for example, polyolefin in:
1) First a tube is produced. The size of the tube is the size that the shrinkage can later shrink down to, for example, 4.8 mm.
2) Then the tube cross-linked
3) Then expanded to the size that becomes the finished product for example 9.5 mm.

The tubing has now become “shrink tubing” and is ready for use.
When the tubing is heated, it returns to its original size as it was at the beginning of step 1.

Ja, vi har maskiner som kan kapa krympslangen i vilken längd som än behövs, med mycket små toleranser.
Vi kapar både krympslang med och utan lim.

Yes, we can print your logo on the heat shrink tube, or we can print a text that you choose. KACAB offers computer printing.

With a suitable machine, or manually with scissors or a knife.
Remember that it is important to cut with sharp scissors or a knife so that there are no cuts in the heat shrink tubing
If you are unsure, call KACAB

Yes, KACAB supplies to several companies that want their own “private label” in many different industries.
Call us, we will find a solution that suits your needs

Yes, KACAB also offers End caps in, for example, the material polyolefin.
Our program goes from the smallest of 6mm and up to the largest 500mm.

KACAB is able to supply dimensions from 1 mm and up to 1500 mm shrinkable tubing.
If we do not have the size that fits your project, call us, and we will certainly find the size.

Shrink ratio 2:1 means that the heat shrinkable tubing shrinks 2:1 in proportion.
For example, 16.0 mm shrink down to 8.0 mm (shrink ratio 2:1)

As a standard, KACAB has shrink ratio 2:1, 3:1 and 4:1.
We also offer shrink ratio 6:1.

We sell in bulk, so the minimum order is one roll or length depending on what is standard for the type of heat shrink tubing ordered.
To see exactly – ask for a data sheet.

The brighter the color is, the weaker the shrinkable tubing is against direct sunlight.
Black color is added to protection against sunlight degradation.
KACAB can also supply very special UV-resistant colors.
Call for more info.

Yes, it can shrink a bit in length..
It is always a good idea to do a small test on
for example 10 cm, then you will easily find out how much it exactly shrinks in the length.
It varies from product to product, and from batch to batch.

Yes, it’s called a “Wrap Around“. It is a flat piece of shrinkable tubing that comes around the item. And then it attached / assembled with a metal rail. Then it is shrunk in the usual way. We can explain more, so please feel free to contact us.