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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.

Expandable braided sleeving is designed to expand and fit over hydraulic hoses, bundled cables and wire harnesses among other products. The sleeves provide protection against extremes of temperature, abrasion and other hazards.   

Christmas 2018 saw Leigh Centurions, in tandem with Golborne Parkside Pirates, spreading some cheer in South Africa in support of the Morukuru Family Goodwill Foundation. The Morukuru Family Foundation partner with local communities and through a number of initiatives help to improve the lives of the residents within the communities.

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

Confused by some of the terminologies around heat shrink? To help industry professionals and home users make better purchasing choices, we have prepared a glossary of some important heat shrink terms.

Automatic welding machines, heat gun kits, cutting machines - they all require a significant outlay. However, you can still have the use of these state-of-the-art machines without the big cost - welcome to The Hilltop HIre Shop!

Audiophiles love big chunky headphones that they can really let rip. But sometimes you just need some cheap and cheerful earbuds. But these cheap earbuds do have one massive problem – they are incredibly prone to breaking. 

Crimping is the practice of joining two pieces of metal together mechanically by applying force to one or both pieces of metal. Primarily, it is used to attach connectors onto electrical cables – a job that usually requires a special crimping tool. Using pliers or the wrong type of crimping tool can create air pockets in between your wire and connector, which can collect moisture and cause fires.