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Thomas & Betts Colored Heat Shrink Tubing Kit 600V 2:1 Shrink Ratio Thin-Wall Installation System
Professional electrical insulation and wire management solution
Thomas & Betts delivers professional-grade heat shrink tubing technology with this comprehensive colored installation kit. Featuring 600V voltage rating and 2:1 shrink ratio, this thin-wall heat shrinkable tubing system provides reliable electrical insulation and wire protection for diverse applications. The self-extinguishing design ensures enhanced safety performance in professional electrical installations.
Professional Features & Benefits
- 600V Voltage Rating: Provides robust electrical insulation for medium-voltage applications and professional electrical systems.
- 2:1 Shrink Ratio: Delivers optimal fit and coverage with efficient material usage for various wire sizes and configurations.
- Self-Extinguishing Properties: Enhances fire safety by preventing flame propagation in electrical installations and enclosures.
- Thin-Wall Construction: Minimizes bulk while maintaining insulation integrity for space-constrained applications.
- High Dielectric Strength: 600/Mil (24kV/mm) rating ensures superior electrical isolation and breakdown resistance.
- Low Water Absorption: 0.30% rating provides moisture resistance for reliable long-term performance in various environments.
- Complete Kit Format: Installation-ready system includes multiple colors for organized wire identification and professional appearance.
Technical Specifications
- Color: Red
- Department: Electrical
- Dielectric Test Voltage: 600/Mil (24kV/mm) V
- Flammability Hazard Rating: Self Extinguishing
- Idea Granular Category Code Igcc : 5073 >> Heat shrinkable tube
- Product Group: Kits
- Product Net Depth Length: 6 in152.4 mm
- Product Subgroup: Installation Kits
- Product Type: Thin-Wall Heat Shrinkable Tubing
- Resistivity R : 1016 ��cm
- Selling Unit Of Measure: each
- Shrink Ratio: 2:01
- Shrink Temperature: 230 �F110 �C
- Thickness: Thin
- Voltage Rating: 600 V
- Water Absorption: 0.30%
Professional Applications
- Electrical Panel and Control Cabinet Wiring
- Industrial Equipment Wire Protection
- Commercial Building Electrical Systems
- Maintenance and Repair Operations
- Professional Electrical Contracting
- Wire Splicing and Termination Projects
- Color-Coded Wire Identification Systems
Why Choose Thomas & Betts Quality?
Thomas & Betts heat shrink tubing technology combines proven electrical performance with professional installation convenience. The self-extinguishing design and high dielectric strength ensure reliable protection, while the complete kit format provides organized solutions for professional electrical applications requiring dependable wire insulation and identification.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Dielectric Test Voltage:
- 600/Mil (24kV/mm) V
- Flammability Hazard Rating:
- Self Extinguishing
- Idea Granular Category Code Igcc:
- 5073 >> Heat shrinkable tube
- Product Group:
- Cable Management & Identification
- Product Net Depth Length:
- 6 in152.4 mm
- Product Type:
- Heat Shrink Tubing
- Resistivity R:
- 1016 Ω·cm
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Shrink Ratio:
- 2:01
- Shrink Temperature:
- 230 °F110 °C
- Thickness:
- Thin
- Voltage Rating:
- 600V
- Water Absorption:
- 0.30%
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Electrical Sleeves
- Product Color:
- Red
- Country Of Origin:
- United States
Thomas & Betts CHS-KIT – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the Thomas & Betts CHS-KIT heat shrink tubing rated for 600V branch circuit wiring?
Yes. The CHS-KIT colored heat shrink tubing carries a 600V rating, with a dielectric test voltage of 600 per mil (24kV/mm). That covers the 600V class wiring found in panels, control cabinets, and commercial building circuits.
2) How much will the CHS-KIT tubing shrink down, and what wire size does that cover?
It's a 2:1 shrink tubing, so each piece recovers to roughly half its supplied inside diameter. Practically that means one size will tighten over a conductor, a crimped terminal barrel, or a splice that is up to about half the tube's as-supplied bore. For anything with a large step up in diameter (a lug barrel onto a small conductor, for example) you would want a 3:1 or 4:1 tube instead.
3) What is the closest alternative to the Thomas & Betts CHS-KIT if I need an assorted-size heat shrink kit?
The 3M FP301-332-TO-12-ASSRTED-5 is the nearest equivalent. It is an FP-301 single wall heat shrink tubing assorted size kit in 48-inch flexible polyolefin lengths, so like the CHS-KIT it arrives as a multi-size assortment rather than a single diameter. The difference is length and color strategy: the Thomas & Betts CHS-KIT is a colored kit built around 6 inch pieces for color-coded wire identification, while the 3M kit supplies long 48-inch polyolefin lengths you cut to need.
4) For 600V panel wiring, does the Thomas & Betts CHS-KIT or a 3M FP-301 kit fit the spec better?
The Thomas & Betts CHS-KIT is rated 600V with a dielectric test voltage of 600 per mil (24kV/mm), is self-extinguishing, and shrinks at 230 F / 110 C at a 2:1 ratio, so it can be specified directly against a 600V panel wiring requirement. The 3M FP-301 assorted kit is a single wall flexible polyolefin assortment in 48-inch lengths and is the option to reach for when you need long runs of tubing to cut down rather than a stated-rating colored assortment.
5) What temperature do I need to hit to shrink Thomas & Betts CHS-KIT tubing?
Recovery starts at 230 degrees F (110 degrees C). A standard electrical heat gun on low will get there easily. Keep the gun moving and work from the center out so air is pushed out both ends rather than trapped under the tube.
6) How long are the pieces in the Thomas & Betts colored heat shrink kit?
The kit pieces are cut at 6 inches (152.4 mm). That's enough to cover a terminal and strain-relieve the wire behind it, or to be cut in half for two short splice covers.
7) Can I use this heat shrink tubing inside a control cabinet where flame spread is a concern?
The tubing is rated self-extinguishing, meaning it won't sustain a flame once the ignition source is removed. That's the property panel builders and MRO electricians look for when insulating terminations inside enclosures and control cabinets.
8) Will thin-wall heat shrink hold up in a damp or outdoor-adjacent location?
Water absorption is 0.30 percent and volume resistivity is 10^16 ohm-cm, so the material resists moisture pickup and stays insulating in humid conditions. It is not adhesive-lined though, so it does not seal the ends against water ingress. For a direct-wet or buried splice use an adhesive-lined dual-wall tube instead.
9) Should I buy a colored heat shrink kit or a single black roll of tubing?
A colored kit like the Thomas & Betts CHS-KIT makes sense when you are identifying circuits by color at the same time as you insulate, which is typical in panel and control wiring. If you only need bulk insulation in one color, a continuous black tube such as the 3M FP301-2 black polyolefin thin wall is the straightforward buy, and 3M also offers an assorted-size FP-301 kit (FP301-332-TO-12-ASSRTED) when you need a range of diameters rather than a range of colors.
10) I only need black tubing for one splice, not a whole colored kit. What should I order instead?
Order the 3M FP301-2 black polyolefin thin wall heat shrink tubing. It is a single black thin wall product rather than a multi-color assortment, which suits a one-off splice where you are not color coding conductors. The Thomas & Betts CHS-KIT is the choice when you want multiple colors on hand for color-coded wire identification across a panel or control cabinet.
11) Is the 3M FP301 tubing with the header label the same thing as the Thomas & Betts CHS-KIT?
No. The 3M FP301 single wall heat shrink tubing with header label is a hanging retail-carded single item, not a kit. The Thomas & Betts CHS-KIT is a complete installation kit supplying multiple colors in 6 inch lengths, sold each as a kit. If you are restocking a service van with one size, the carded FP301 covers it; if you need an assortment ready for color-coded identification work, the CHS-KIT is the match.
12) Is the Thomas & Betts CHS-KIT sold as a complete kit or per piece?
It is ordered as one kit, selling unit of measure "each," under part number CHS-KIT. The kit is supplied with multiple colors for wire identification; the cataloged product color is listed as red.
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