Whether you install security systems, audio/video, home automation, or datacomm networks -- if you pride yourself on offering
quality, professional installations, then you need to consider labeling
your installations with Heat Shrink Tubing.
Heat Shrink Tubing is the premium method of labeling cables. Because
they slide over the cable and are shrunk snugly to the cable
using a heat gun, they look more professional than anything else
on the market and won't ever fall off.
RHINO offers a line of Heat Shrink Tubes that add one more benefit:
They save time. While common use of heat shrink tubing includes
printing a standard label, applying it to a cable, then sliding a
clear heat shrink tube over the label to prevent it from falling off,
RHINO allows you to print directly onto the Heat Shrink Tube for a
one-step solution. Simply load the Heat Shrink Tube cartridge into
your RHINO 3000 or 5000 label printer and print your labels like
you normally would. The label text is printed directly onto the heat
shrink tubing. Then just slip it onto your cable and shrink it into
place. Nothing could be easier or more secure. And, like all RHINO labels, Heat Shrink Tubes will never fade or smear.
The merits of using Heat Shrink Tubing to label your installations are undeniable.
However, it is important to use the right size tubing depending
on the size or gauge of your wires/cables. Below is a primer on what size
Heat Shrink Tubing to use for various size cables. |

Heat Shrink Tip:
When labeling with RHINO Heat Shrink Tubes, select a FIXED
label size using your RHINO 3000 or 5000. Then print out each
label, slide it onto the cable, but do not apply heat. Terminate
the cable with desired connector (modular plug, F-connector,
etc.) and physically connect to the panel. When complete, align
all Heat Shrink Tube labels with a straight edge and then apply
heat from a hot-air gun. This will create a uniformly aligned
set of labels at the panel for the utmost professional look.
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| Common Wires/Cables and Applications |
Recommended Wire Diameter |
RHINO Heat Shrink Size |
• Single Strand Fiber (insulated) or
2-pair jacketed fi ber #16 - #24 AWG
• Individual pairs within Cat 5/6
• Individual conductors up to 14ga |
0.046 - 0.92
(1.18 - 2.33) |
1/4” |
• Duplex Fiber #12 - #20 AWG
• 22ga - 24ga, 2c-4c security contact wire
• Thermostat cable (2 conductor jacketed)
• Insulates/IDs EOL resistor connections
• Single or paired speaker cables |
0.068 - 0.147
(1.73 - 3.73) |
3/8” |
• #8 - #12 AWG
• Cat 3, 5, 5E, 6 jacketed cables
• Larger gauge paired speaker wires
• Some RG59 with thin jackets |
0.117 - 0.202
(2.97 - 5.13) |
1/2” |
• RG 6 quad shield coax (CATV, video, satellite) including inner cables of hybrid cables
• #4 - #8 AWG
• Large gauge, jacketed speaker wire |
0.183 - 0.343
(4.64 - 8.70) |
3/4” |
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