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UV resistance of heat shrink tubing.

A LONTOM's heat shrink tubing resists the sun's ultraviolet rays.
Cutting tool for braiding expandable sleeves.

A For best results during expandable sleeve installation, the sleeve should be cut with a hot knife.The heated blade cuts through most grades of casing and seals the ends to prevent wear during installation.
Why does my marker image look smaller after shrinking the tube?

A Marker images are scaled down along with the pipeline.
What can I use to shrink the tube?

A We recommend using a heat gun or oven to provide a consistent temperature.Make sure you are using your heat gun at the appropriate recommended temperatures and always use a reflector on your heat gun for even heat dissipation.Too much heat or improper heat distribution is often the cause of cracking in tubing, especially thin-walled heat shrink tubing.
Do you have the ability to create a custom logo to mark your tubing?

A LONTOM can create custom logos at minimal cost.
How to prevent LT-HST from undersizing?

A Heat shrinkable tubing needs to be stored below 70°C.
How to avoid heat shrink tube rupture?

A Allow the shrink tube to recover at least 20% to avoid rupture.Make sure you are using your heat gun at the appropriate recommended temperatures and always use a reflector on your heat gun for even heat dissipation.Excessive heat or improper heat distribution is often the cause of cracked pipes, especially thin-walled pipes.
How do I calculate the inside diameter if my flat width is in inches?

A Plane width (IN/mm) X 2 divided by 3.14159.