General
Colour	Black

The Pliofine SAM 6,4 heat shrink tube from Ses-Sterling is a professional protective material for cables and wiring in the field of electrical and IT installation. It is supplied on a reel with a length of 75 metres and is available in the colour black. The heat shrink tube serves mechanical and electrical insulation as well as protection against environmental influences such as dust, moisture or mechanical stress. It is particularly suitable for use in industrial electrical installation, building automation, and IT infrastructure cabling, where a reliable and durable protective layer is required.

Heat shrink tube
The Pliofine SAM 6,4 heat shrink tube is a thermoplastic shrink tube that, when heated to approximately 100 °C to 120 °C, maintains its original length but shrinks to approximately half its original diameter. This corresponds to a shrink ratio of 2:1, meaning it reduces to half its initial diameter. This property enables a tight and form-stable covering of cables, wires or connection points, achieving a dense and durable insulation. The application typically involves using a hot air blower or a special shrink tool that evenly transfers the required heat to the tube.

Colour and visual identification
The heat shrink tube is black, making it suitable for applications where a discreet or black-matched appearance is desired. The black colour is particularly common in industrial environments or when cabling in server rooms or enclosures, as it blends well with the colour scheme of devices and enclosures. The colour remains stable even after the shrinking process and does not fade under normal operating conditions.

Packaging and delivery contents
The item is supplied on a reel with a total length of 75 metres. The packaging is designed to protect the heat shrink tube from mechanical damage during transport and storage. The total weight of the packaging is 0.722 kg, with the weight per metre of heat shrink tube being 9.63 g. The reel allows for continuous and smooth extraction of the material, which is advantageous for longer installations or when processing multiple cable sections.

Applications
The Pliofine SAM 6,4 heat shrink tube is designed for use in electrical and IT installation. It is frequently used for insulating cable connections, covering solder joints, marking wires, or protecting cable bundles. Due to its thermal resistance and mechanical strength, it is also suitable for environments with higher durability requirements, such as industrial automation technology or vehicle technology. The tube can be used in indoor and outdoor environments, with the black colour providing good visibility and at the same time a discreet appearance.

Compatibility and accessories
The heat shrink tube is compatible with common hot air blowers and shrink tools that allow controlled heat application. It can be combined with other heat shrink tubes from the same product series to use different diameters or colours. Processing requires no additional tools apart from the necessary heat source device. No specific accessories are included with this item; processing is carried out exclusively with the heat shrink tube and the heat source device.

Operational advantages
The heat shrink tube provides reliable and durable insulation, characterised by high mechanical strength and resistance to environmental influences. The tight fit after shrinking ensures optimal coverage of the protected areas, reducing the risk of short circuits or mechanical damage. The processing is simple and fast, reducing installation time. The reel packaging enables efficient storage and processing, especially for larger projects requiring multiple metres of heat shrink tube.

Technical explanation
The heat shrink tube is made of a thermoplastic material that changes shape when heated. The heat causes the tube to remain unchanged in length but shrink to approximately half its original diameter in the transverse direction. This occurs due to the molecular structure of the material, which loses its elastic properties when heated and contracts. The heat source can be a hot air blower or a special shrink tool. The temperature must be high enough to initiate the shrinking process, but not so high that the material melts or burns. Processing typically occurs at temperatures between 100 °C and 120 °C.

Installation and mounting
Installation is carried out by sliding the heat shrink tube over the area to be protected, followed by heating with a hot air blower or shrink tool. The heat is evenly distributed to ensure uniform shrinking. After cooling, the heat shrink tube remains in its new shape and protects the underlying wire or connection. The reel packaging allows for continuous extraction of the material, enabling efficient installation without interruptions. It is recommended to choose the heat shrink tube slightly longer than the area to be protected to ensure complete coverage.

Compatibility and accessories
The heat shrink tube is compatible with common hot air blowers and shrink tools that allow controlled heat application. It can be combined with other heat shrink tubes from the same product series to use different diameters or colours. Processing requires no additional tools apart from the necessary heat source device. No specific accessories are included with this item; processing is carried out exclusively with the heat shrink tube and the heat source device.

Operational advantages
The heat shrink tube provides reliable and durable insulation, characterised by high mechanical strength and resistance to environmental influences. The tight fit after shrinking ensures optimal coverage of the protected areas, reducing the risk of short circuits or mechanical damage. The processing is simple and fast, reducing installation time. The reel packaging enables efficient storage and processing, especially for larger projects requiring multiple metres of heat shrink tube.