Polyolefin heat shrink tubes are finding increasing applications in the automotive industry as the quality standards getting tougher and the automobile manufacturers are competing to deliver the best reliable and performing vehicles. The presence of leading automobile manufacturers in the global marketplace also makes it a must to use the best technology to minimize the possibility of recall.
The Challenge: All the top automobile manufacturers usually face a common problem: The repeatedly occurring electrochemical reaction with metallic connections triggered by friction welding. The result is corrosion that often leads to operational system failures; even, sometimes an expensive recall. The Approach: Various innovative solutions were tested but the use of heat shrink cable accessories including heat shrink sleeves and heat shrink molded shapes to protect automobile cables and connections against several hazards including mechanical, chemical, and environmental emerged as the most effective and feasible solution.
How Heat Shrink Sleeves & Shapes Support Automotive Industry to Stay Competitive
In the global marketplace, it is a versatile challenge for the automotive industry to keep every part of the vehicle of high-quality ensuring the vehicle’s peak performance in top running condition. The contribution of wires and cable management in vehicle design for top performance can’t be neglected. With the movement of the vehicle, exposure to heat, mechanical impacts, and chemical/environmental impacts are natural but it leads to various conditions that can downgrade the overall performance of the vehicle during a period.
Heat shrink tubes protect wires from wear and tear besides other hazardous sources. The rigidity of the tubing empowers the vehicle’ wiring to withstand vibrations, mechanical impacts, high temperatures, deterioration, etc. Heat shrink tubing effectively extends the lifespan of many components; the leading manufacturer and exporter of heat-shrink cable accessories offer a spectrum of custom-to-need solutions.
The Common Applications of Heat Shrink Sleeves in Automobile Industry
As of today, using heat shrink products in the automotive industry has become a common practice. Not only the automobile manufacturers but also the service centers are using power cable accessories to bank on reliability. Mechanics confidently apply these time-tested solutions to ensure that connectors and cables are harnessed properly. The common applicationa of heat shrink molded shapes and tubes are-
- Hoses
- Brake pipes
- Cables
- Air conditioning
- Diesel injection clusters
- Gas springs
- Connectors
- Miniature splices
- In-line splices
- End splice
- Ring terminal
- Sound systems
- Antenna
- Seat belt stalks
The Ease of Use of Heat Shrink Cable Accessories
The standard shrink ratios of heat shrink cable accessories is 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, and the operating temperature ranges from -400C to +1100C. The custom-to-application polyolefin heat shrink cable accessories and molds manufactured by Gala Thermo are compliant to RoHS, IEC, ASTM, MIL-SPEC, and IP 68. The common benefits that support the trend of using heat shrink cable accessories in the automobile industry are-
- Noise dampening
- Moisture-proof adhesive sea
- Excellent abrasion and cut-through resistance
- Flame retardant
- Fluid resistant
- Flexible for bending after installation
- Nice finish
- Easy installation
- Enhanced transparency for quick maintenance
The commonly used applications ready heat shrink tubes and cable accessories available in a variety of colors are- Expandable Braided Sleeves; 3:1 Single Wall Heat Shrink Tubes, Heat Shrink Fiber Braided Sleeves, Adhesive Lined Semi-Rigid Heat Shrink Tubes, etc.