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.
8-reasons-to-carry-cable-ties-on-your-bike-ride
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8 Reasons To Carry Cable Ties on Your Bike Ride

The small plastic fasteners are an essential part of your on-the-go repair kit. Whether you are mountain biking, bike packing or road racing – a good store of cable ties can help you keep on riding, even if something goes wrong.

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The Best Reusable Cable Ties

They’re fast and easy to use, they’re economical and you don’t need any specialised or potentially harmful tools to operate them. A new generation of releasable cable ties means that less plastic waste will go to landfill.

Cable Management For Your Home Theatre
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Cable Management For Your Home Theatre

Has it always been a dream to have your own home theatre or cinema room? A giant screen, bumper surround sound system set in front of a giant sunken sofa? 

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Rubber Bungs And Stoppers Guide

Also known as rubber bungs, rubber stoppers are used to seal bottles, tubes and many other containers. They plug containers from the outside without displacing the volume inside.

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3 Steps To Perfect Heat Shrink Tubing Application

Heat shrink tubing is an expanded plastic product which contracts when it is heated. The contracted tubing can be used to seal connections, identify cables and much more.

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Silicone Tubing Features And Applications

Silicone tubing is a tough elastomer. Flexible but strong, the tubing is a vital material across a broad range of industries.

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Hang Christmas Lights Like A Professional

Now the excitement of Halloween and bonfire night has passed there is a bit of a lull before the next big holiday. But that hasn’t stopped a lot of people getting into the spirit of Christmas. Supermarkets already have their festive selections presented and elaborate Christmas light ‘switch on’ events have begun.

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What Is Neoprene And Why Is It Used So Widely?

Neoprene is the first successful synthetic rubber. Created and commercialised by the American chemical conglomerate DuPont, Neoprene is used widely in industrial, electronic and household applications.

How To Apply Heat Shrink Tubing Properly
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How To Apply Heat Shrink Tubing Properly

Engineers, electricians and tinkerers all know the satisfaction of perfectly fitting a piece of heat shrink. When your substrate fits snugly inside its heat shrink casing and there are no bumps or grooves along the length of the tube, the private sense of pride can improve your mood remarkably.

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8 Creative Uses For Heat Shrink Tubing You Can Use At Home

Heat shrink tubing is fantastically diverse. Our customers use it for a wide variety of commercial and industrial purposes, but did you know that the malleable tubing also has a broad range of uses in domestic environments?