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Heat shrink cable labels are specialised tubing made from heat-shrinkable material that is designed to be printed on with information. Once these heat shrink markers are applied over a wire or cable, they are usually heated, causing them to shrink tightly around the cable. This creates a permanent, durable marking that is resistant to environmental factors such as moisture, chemicals, and abrasion.
HellermannTyton offers high-quality heat shrink cable labels in two variations:
HellermannTyton offers shrinkable labels in a continuous tube and reel format without pre-defined cuts for easy and versatile cable identification. Users can choose to perforate the tubing at pre-determined lengths or fully cut the markers according to specific project requirements. These heat shrink labels are suitable for many purposes and markets.
TCGT shrinkable labels are commercial-grade tubing designed for easy and efficient cable identification. Featuring a 3:1 shrink ratio, this tubing is highly flexible and adaptable, accommodating a wide cable range from 39 mm to 1 mm. Available in a variety of colours, including black, blue, red, white, and yellow, TCGT offers excellent flexibility to meet different colour coding needs.
Manufactured from a polyolefin compound, TCGT delivers the following key benefits:
TULT heat shrink labels offer the same features as TCGT markers, with the key distinction of being UL-certified. This certification ensures compliance with industry standards for safety and durability for electrical, thermal, and mechanical properties. Made from a durable polyolefin compound, they provide good mechanical strength and resistance to organic solvents and chemicals.
These heat shrink labels have a 3:1 shrink ratio and are the ideal choice for:
HellermannTyton offers European rail approved markers: TLFX heat shrink labels are halogen-free and meet strict for low smoke propagation, density, and toxicity, making them ideal for environments where fire safety is critical, such as rail and transportation sectors.
TLFX heat shrink labels are certified to EN 45545-2, the stringent railway fire safety standard, ensuring exceptional flame retardancy, durability, and compliance with the industry's highest safety regulations.
With a 2:1 shrink ratio, TLFX heat shrink labels accommodate a wide cable range of cables from 50.8 mm to 1.2 mm, providing flexibility across various installations. Available in yellow or white, these heat shrink labels are designed for clear, high-contrast marking, ensuring visibility and reliable cable identification in challenging environments.
Ladder-style shrinkable labels feature – like the name suggests – a ladder-like structure, allowing them to securely grip cables of varying sizes.
One of the most important features of this format is that it allows for double-sided printing. The tubes are pre-cut and supported by band, similar to a ladder, ensuring easy handling. This results in faster and more accurate printing while avoiding material wastage. Additionally, users have the flexibility to choose and pick each required marker, making the process even more efficient.
The TULT DS heat shrink labels come in 3:1 heat shrink ratio material, pre-cut and formatted into a convenient "ladder" system. Available in standard pre-cut sizes of 50 mm, 25 mm, and 16 mm width, as well as in both white and yellow. HellermannTyton also offers custom heat shrink labels in this range, with other widths are available on request, ensuring the perfect fit for your application.
TULT DS heat shrink labels meet MIL-Spec and UL standards, ensuring exceptional flame retardance, durability, and compliance for demanding applications. They are ideal for aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors.
Besides providing high flexibility and good mechanical strength, TULT heat shrink labels are resistant to organic solvents and chemicals, making them suitable for demanding environments.
The heat shrink labels TLFX DS are designed for optimal performance and safety. They are made from halogen-free material and even European rail-approved. They are certified according to EN 45545-2. Featuring a 2:1 shrink ratio, this heat shrink marker comes pre-cut and formatted into a convenient "ladder" system, making it easy to choose and pick each marker as needed.
These heat shrink labels have low smoke propagation, density, and toxicity, ensuring a safer working environment. It is available in standard pre-cut marker sizes of 50 mm, 25 mm, and 16 mm width, and comes in yellow or white. They are suitable for a cable range from 38.1 mm to 1.2 mm.
HellermannTyton also offers custom heat shrink labels in this product category as other widths and colours are available on request.
HellermannTyton offers a cutting-edge identification solution ideal for applications requiring resistance to diesel, organic fluids, common fuels, lubricants, and solvents: TLFD DS heat shrink labels. As a halogen-free and fluid-resistant marker, these heat shrink labels also feature low smoke propagation, density, and toxicity, making them an excellent choice for environments where fire protection is critical. The material is EN and rail approved, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Key features at glance:
Heat shrink label printers, also called thermal transfer printers, are specialised devices used to create high performance printing on heat shrink tubing. They are compatible with our full range of heat shrink materials.
Heat shrink label printers ensure a sharp, durable, and resistant marking for industrial applications. They use thermal transfer printing technology to produce legible text that remains intact even after shrinking.
Using a heat shrink label printer offers several benefits:
The printer allows users to create custom heat shrink labels on demand, ensuring that the labels fit the specific diameter of cables or wires after shrinking.
To print on heat shrink tubing, you need a label maker or printer that is specifically designed for handling heat shrink materials. These printers typically use thermal transfer printing technology to ensure that the labels remain durable and legible even after the tubing shrinks.
Labelling heat shrink tubing typically involves printing or applying markings on the tubing itself, which shrinks around the object when heat is applied.
A heat shrink label is made from heat-sensitive material that shrinks tightly around an object when heat is applied. These labels are commonly used to wrap wires and heat shrink tubing. When exposed to heat – typically via a heat shrink gun – the material contracts, conforming closely to the shape of the item being labelled, creating a seamless, tamper-evident, and durable label.
Yes, you can print on heat shrink tubing using various methods, depending on the materials and the scale of the project. Heat shrink labels are commonly used for cables, wires, and electrical components. One of the most common methods for heat shrink labelling is thermal transfer printing. It involves using a thermal transfer printer that applies heat to transfer ink from a ribbon to the tubing. The printed heat shrink label is durable and resistant to heat, chemicals, and abrasion.
Heat shrink labels are designed to be durable and can last a long time, often the lifetime of the equipment they are applied to. However, their longevity depends on several factors, including the environment they are exposed to and the quality of the materials used.
