Black Heat Shrink Tubing – 1/16" Diameter x 1 Foot
Protect and insulate small wires and electrical connections with 1/16" black heat shrink tubing. Ideal for electronics repair, precision wiring, hobby projects, and general electrical work, this small-diameter tubing provides a clean, professional finish for appropriately sized wires and connections.
Each piece measures approximately 1 foot (30 cm) long, giving you the flexibility to cut individual sections to the length required for your project.
Features & Benefits
- 1/16" diameter for small wires and compact connections
- Black finish provides a clean, professional appearance
- Approximately 1 foot (30 cm) long
- Easily cut to the length needed for individual applications
- Helps insulate and protect appropriately sized wire connections
- Creates a neat finish over soldered joints and wiring repairs
- Small diameter is well suited to precision electronics work
- Useful for repairs, prototypes, hobbies, and general wiring projects
- Convenient addition to electronics and electrical workbenches
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Heat Shrink Tubing |
| Color | Black |
| Diameter | 1/16" |
| Approx. Diameter | 1.6 mm |
| Length | Approx. 1 Foot |
| Metric Length | Approx. 30 cm |
| Quantity | 1 Length |
| SKU | 1-16-BLK |
Small-Diameter Heat Shrink for Precision Wiring
At just 1/16" in diameter, this heat shrink tubing is a practical choice for smaller wiring applications where larger tubing would add unnecessary bulk.
The compact size makes it particularly useful for electronics, fine wiring, and small repairs where a tidy finished connection is important.
Ideal for Electronics Repair
Heat shrink tubing is a workshop essential for protecting and finishing electrical connections.
The 1/16" size is especially useful for small-scale electronics work, including:
- Small wire repairs
- Soldered wire connections
- Electronics projects
- Component leads
- Hobby electronics
- Model wiring
- Prototypes
- Small cable repairs
- Precision electrical work
Once installed over an appropriately sized connection, heat shrink tubing creates a neat protective covering around the work.
Protect Soldered Connections
Soldered wire joints often benefit from an additional layer of insulation and protection.
Heat shrink tubing can be positioned over the completed joint and shrunk around the connection, creating a more finished result while protecting the covered area.
The small 1/16" diameter makes this tubing particularly useful for fine wires and compact soldering projects.
Clean, Professional Finish
Black heat shrink tubing blends naturally with many cables, electronic assemblies, and wiring harnesses.
In addition to protecting the connection, it gives repaired or fabricated wiring a cleaner appearance than leaving joints and connections exposed.
This makes it useful for both repair work and new electronics projects where the appearance of the finished assembly matters.
Cut to the Length You Need
Each piece measures approximately 1 foot (30 cm) and can be cut into shorter sections as needed.
For small connections, a single length can be divided into multiple pieces, allowing you to use only the amount required for each job.
Useful Beyond Electronics Repair
Small-diameter heat shrink is a versatile supply to keep on hand for many types of precision work.
Use it for:
- Electronics repair
- Electrical projects
- Fine wire
- Soldering projects
- Hobby electronics
- Model building
- Prototype wiring
- Small equipment repairs
- DIY projects
- Workshop repairs
Its combination of compact size and cut-to-length convenience makes it useful anywhere small wiring needs a neat protective covering.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is this heat shrink tubing?
The tubing has a 1/16" diameter, approximately 1.6 mm.
How long is each piece?
Each length is approximately 1 foot (30 cm).
What color is the tubing?
This heat shrink tubing is black.
What is 1/16" heat shrink tubing used for?
The small diameter makes it useful for fine wires, electronics repair, soldered connections, hobby wiring, prototypes, and other compact electrical projects.
Can I cut it into shorter pieces?
Yes. The 1-foot length can be cut into individual sections to suit your project.
Can I use it over soldered wire connections?
Yes. When appropriately sized for the connection, heat shrink tubing provides a clean protective covering over soldered wire joints.
Is this a good size for electronics work?
Yes. The small 1/16" diameter makes it particularly useful for fine wiring and compact electronics applications.
How much tubing is included?
You receive one approximately 1-foot (30 cm) length of black 1/16" heat shrink tubing.
