{"product_id":"orange-red-pvc-heat-shrink-tubing-rc-battery-pack-flat-wide","title":"Orange-Red PVC Heat Shrink Tubing for RC Battery Packs — Flat Wide 17mm–55mm","description":"\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How do I choose the right flat width for my RC battery pack?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Measure the circumference of your battery pack, then divide by 2 to get the required flat width. For example, a pack with a 34mm circumference needs a flat width of approximately 17mm. When in doubt, size up slightly — PVC heat shrink tubing generally shrinks to about 50% of its flat width diameter. 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It is a popular choice for RC builders who want their packs to stand out or match team colors.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-desc\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003ePVC Heat Shrink Tubing for RC Battery Packs — Flat Wide, Orange-Red\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-overview\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIf you've ever peeled back a cracked, peeling battery wrap mid-build and had to start over, you know how frustrating a poor-fitting sleeve can be. This orange-red PVC heat shrink tubing is designed specifically for RC battery pack builders and rebuilders — hobbyists, workshop techs, and competitive racers who need a clean, snug wrap that goes on right the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eEach roll is a continuous length of flat-wide PVC heat shrink tubing in a bold orange-red color. Available in five flat widths — 17mm (Ø10.8mm recovered), 23mm (Ø14.6mm), 29.5mm (Ø18.8mm), 43mm (Ø27.4mm), and 55mm (Ø35mm) — and five length options from 1m (≈3.3 ft) up to 100m (≈328 ft). The tubing features a standard 2:1 shrink ratio and activates at typically 90–120°C (194–248°F) with a heat gun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTypical use cases include wrapping LiPo and NiMH RC battery packs for cars, trucks, and aircraft; re-sleeving rebuilt battery cells in a workshop setting; and color-coding packs by voltage or capacity for quick field identification. Searching for \u003cem\u003eRC battery pack heat shrink wrap\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eflat wide PVC tubing for LiPo packs\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem\u003ebattery sleeve replacement tubing\u003c\/em\u003e? This is the roll for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-compat\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"hdiy-compat-icon\"\u003e🔋\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for LiPo, NiMH, and NiCd RC battery packs. Match the flat width to your pack's cross-section — see the size guide in the FAQ below.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003e✅ Key Features of These PVC Heat Shrink Tubing Rolls\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"hdiy-features\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hdiy-icon\"\u003e📐\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive Flat Widths Available\u003c\/strong\u003e — From 17mm to 55mm flat, covering a wide range of RC battery pack sizes from compact 2S packs to large 6S configurations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hdiy-icon\"\u003e🔴\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBold Orange-Red Color\u003c\/strong\u003e — Highly visible on the workbench and in the field; useful for color-coding packs by chemistry, voltage, or owner — a practical choice for RC battery pack identification.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hdiy-icon\"\u003e🌡️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow Activation Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e — Shrinks at typically 90–120°C with a standard heat gun; no open flame needed, reducing the risk of uneven shrinkage or surface damage during battery wrap replacement.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hdiy-icon\"\u003e📏\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Length Options\u003c\/strong\u003e — Choose 1m for a quick single-pack job or 100m for workshop-scale production; the flat-wide format stores compactly on a roll without tangling.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hdiy-icon\"\u003e⚡\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Insulation\u003c\/strong\u003e — PVC provides solid dielectric insulation around battery cell connections, helping prevent shorts during handling and transport of rebuilt RC packs.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hdiy-icon\"\u003e✂️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to Cut and Position\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cuts cleanly with scissors; the flat-wide format slides over rectangular and prismatic pack shapes without bunching, making it a go-to for LiPo heat shrink wrap applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003e📐 Technical Specifications — PVC Flat-Wide Heat Shrink Tubing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-table-wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrange-Red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShrink Ratio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypically 2:1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eActivation Temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypically 90–120°C (194–248°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlat Width Options\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17mm, 23mm, 29.5mm, 43mm, 55mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecovered Inner Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eØ10.8mm \/ Ø14.6mm \/ Ø18.8mm \/ Ø27.4mm \/ Ø35mm (see variant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength Options\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1m (≈3.3 ft), 3m (≈9.8 ft), 5m (≈16.4 ft), 20m (≈65.6 ft), 100m (≈328 ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical Application\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRC battery pack wrapping, cell re-sleeving, electrical insulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWaterproof Rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBasic moisture resistance; not rated for submersion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWall Thickness (pre-shrink)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSee variant options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating Temperature Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContact us to confirm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContact us to confirm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-note\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"hdiy-note-icon\"\u003e⚠️\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eSize tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Measure your battery pack's perimeter and divide by 2 to find the minimum flat width needed. When between sizes, size up for easier installation.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003e❓ Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-faq\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eHow do I choose the right flat width for my RC battery pack?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-faq-body\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eMeasure the circumference of your battery pack, then divide by 2 to get the required flat width. For example, a pack with a 34mm circumference needs approximately 17mm flat width. When in doubt, size up slightly — PVC heat shrink tubing generally shrinks to about 50% of its flat width diameter. Available flat widths: 17mm (Ø10.8mm recovered), 23mm (Ø14.6mm), 29.5mm (Ø18.8mm), 43mm (Ø27.4mm), and 55mm (Ø35mm). In inches: 17mm ≈ 11\/16\", 23mm ≈ 29\/32\", 29.5mm ≈ 1-3\/16\", 43mm ≈ 1-11\/16\", 55mm ≈ 2-3\/16\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat shrink ratio does this PVC tubing have?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-faq-body\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThis tubing typically has a 2:1 shrink ratio, meaning it shrinks to approximately half its original expanded diameter when heat is applied. The recovered inner diameters for each size are listed in the variant options and the specifications table above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat temperature is needed to shrink this tubing, and what tool should I use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-faq-body\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003ePVC heat shrink tubing generally activates at around 90–120°C (194–248°F). A heat gun on a low-to-medium setting works well and gives you control over the shrink rate. Avoid open flames — they can cause uneven shrinkage, discoloration, or scorching of the battery pack surface underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eCan I use this tubing outdoors or in wet conditions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-faq-body\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003ePVC offers basic moisture resistance suitable for typical RC use — light rain, humidity, and splash exposure are generally fine. However, it is not rated for prolonged outdoor UV exposure or submersion. For waterproofing or marine applications, adhesive-lined polyolefin tubing is a better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eIs this tubing compatible with LiPo and NiMH battery packs?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-faq-body\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eYes. This flat-wide PVC heat shrink tubing is commonly used to wrap LiPo, NiMH, and NiCd RC battery packs for cars, trucks, boats, and aircraft. Select the flat width that matches your pack's cross-section for a snug, professional finish. It works equally well for new builds and battery pack re-sleeving projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eHow much length do I need for a single battery pack?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-faq-body\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eMost standard RC battery packs require approximately 100–200mm (4–8 inches) of tubing per wrap. The 1m option is generally sufficient for a few packs. The 3m or 5m rolls are popular for hobbyists who rebuild or wrap packs regularly. 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