Articles by Jo Walsh

Articles by Jo Walsh

Jo has been part of the fabric of Hilltop Products for over 25 years and her product knowledge for all things cabling and heat shrink is second to none.
101-things-to-do-with-a-cable-tie
3 years ago
3 min read

101 Things To Do With A Cable Tie

Here at Hilltop, we think that Cable Ties are underrated. From the smallest to ties that are over a metre long, a cable tie has so many uses.

Hilltop & Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team
4 years ago
2 min read

Hilltop & Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team

At the end of 2020, we were delighted to receive a one-off, high-quality, framed & personalised bespoke gift from the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team

what-is-hot-air-plastic-welding
5 years ago
6 min read

What Is Hot Air Plastic Welding?

Hot air plastic welding is the process of joining two or more plastic surfaces together using hot air, usually applied by a heat gun.

different-uses-cable-ties
5 years ago
4 min read

7 Different Uses For Cable Ties

Cable ties have a variety of uses, and they're not all DIY related. For such a versatile tool, they're also pretty cheap to buy and are available in all kinds of style and colour. You really can find a cable tie for any use.

STEINEL Heat Gun Nozzles Guide
5 years ago
8 min read

STEINEL Heat Gun Nozzles Guide

STEINEL heat guns are a firm favourite for professional tradespeople. The heat guns combine state of the art technology, solid workmanship and innovative attachments to make them ideal for a whole range of purposes.

Cable Hazards To Look Out For In The Workplace And How To Avoid Them
5 years ago
3 min read

Cable Hazards To Look Out For In The Workplace And How To Avoid Them

Cables can’t simply be left lying around.  Instead, don’t leave anything to chance and look to organise the cabling in your workplace, keeping the cables secure, and out of the way. 

Cable Safety In The Garden
5 years ago
4 min read

Cable Safety In The Garden

The electricity and outdoors don’t mix well. That’s a problem, because as the Great British summer draws on, more people want to get out in their gardens. But wet and windy conditions pose a risk if you have electronic devices around.

hook-and-loop-cable-wrap
6 years ago
6 min read

5 Things You Can Do With Velcro Products At Home

Velcro has two main components. One linen fabric strip with tiny hooks that latch on to the softer loop fabric strip. These two sides will temporarily mate and attach, but they are also easy to pull apart.

A Newbies Guide To Heat Shrink Tubing
6 years ago
4 min read

A Newbies Guide To Heat Shrink Tubing

Size matters when it comes to heat shrink tubing. You need to consider how wide the diameter will need to be, for the sleeve to slide over, and also the smallest diameter that the tubing needs to completely cover after shrinking.

Applying Non-Slip Heat Shrink Tubing To Sports Rackets
6 years ago
3 min read

Applying Non-Slip Heat Shrink Tubing To Sports Rackets

Hilltop Products manufactures large non-slip heat shrink tubing for a wide range of purposes including health and social care equipment and handrails.