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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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Leigh Centurions Reveal 2018 Home Kit

As proud sponsors of the Leigh Centurions rugby team, when Hilltop received contact from the team to let us know that the official 2018 home kit has been released we were excited to finally see the announcement and the final print of our placement as chest sponsor!

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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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Who Let The Dogs Out? The Bloodhound Project Did!

If you were to ask what's the fastest speed at which you can drive a car, you need look no further than Andy Green. Hilltop were lucky enough to receive a call for help from his latest team, the Bloodhound Project!

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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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Heat Shrink Tubing Specification Guide

Heat shrink tubing is used for a wide range of domestic, commercial and industrial applications. The tubing is affordable and easy to install. It also offers better protection and durability compared with similar solutions like electrical tape.

Aiding The Alien Landscapes Of Krypton
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Aiding The Alien Landscapes Of Krypton

Designed as a prequel to the superhero blockbuster, Man of Steel, writers and producers have been hard at work developing this new television series, Krypton. Hilltop took the call asking for materials to aid in this set design. No stranger to these kinds of enquiries, we knew that the camera doesn’t lie, and our customer would need high-quality materials quickly.

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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?