From catheter and medical device applications to solutions for aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets, Zeus heat shrink tubing delivers reliable performance and protection in demanding environments.
Zeus manufactures precision heat shrink tubing in a broad range of high-performance materials, including FEP, PTFE, PFA, ETFE, PET, and PEEK, with standard and custom configurations available to meet your application requirements.
Our portfolio includes specialty heat shrink solutions such as FluoroPEELZ™, Dual-Shrink™, Sub-Lite-Wall™ Heat Shrink, and PEEKshrink™, each designed to address specific manufacturing and performance challenges.
Available in a wide range of sizes, dimensions, shrink ratios, tolerances, and custom configurations, our heat shrink tubing conforms tightly around intricate and irregular components to provide reliable protection from heat, chemicals, moisture, corrosion, shock, and other demanding operating conditions.
Heat shrink is widely used in catheter reflow processes, GI/endoscopy applications, electrosurgical devices, and guidewire systems. Specialty products such as FluoroPEELZ™ peelable heat shrink help manufacturers improve yield and operator safety during catheter construction.
Zeus AS23053/11 and /12 heat shrink products are used to protect wiring, cables, connectors, and other critical assemblies from oils, greases, fuels, and environmental extremes for long-term reliability.
From oil and gas exploration to automotive manufacturing, Zeus heat shrink solutions help protect components operating in harsh environments while supporting performance, reliability, and service life.
For more than six decades, engineers have partnered with Zeus to develop high-performance polymer solutions for demanding applications. Combining advanced materials science expertise with precision manufacturing capabilities, we help customers accelerate development, optimize product performance, and confidently scale from concept to commercial production.
Accelerate Product Development: Since 1966, Zeus has combined materials science expertise, design collaboration, and advanced manufacturing capabilities to help customers solve complex engineering challenges and move projects from concept to commercialization.
Improve Product Performance: Leverage decades of advanced polymer expertise, proprietary manufacturing technologies, and precision-engineered components to help optimize product performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
Manufacture with Confidence: Transition seamlessly from development to commercial production with scalable manufacturing capabilities, consistent quality, and the operational resilience needed to support long-term supply.
Heat shrink tubing is commonly used to provide a protective covering for components in demanding environments or as a process aid during manufacturing. Common applications include catheter reflow, electrical insulation, sensor protection, wire harnessing, battery coverings, composite manufacturing aids, and other applications where protection from heat, chemicals, moisture, corrosion, and mechanical wear is required. When heated, the tubing recovers tightly around the underlying component, creating a secure fit even on complex or irregular geometries. Zeus heat shrink solutions are available in a variety of resins, including PTFE, FEP, PFA, ETFE, PET, and PEEK, to support a wide range of performance requirements.
Material selection depends on the operating environment, processing requirements, and performance objectives of your application.
Working with an application engineer early in the design process can help identify the best heat shrink for your particular application.
Yes. In many manufacturing environments, heat shrink is used not only as a protective covering but also as a process aid.
For example, heat shrink can help create more uniform assemblies, reduce variability during processing, improve surface finishes, and provide consistent compression during bonding or reflow operations. Peelable heat shrink solutions can also simplify removal, reduce downstream processing steps, improve safety, and help increase manufacturing yields.
The required shrink ratio depends on the difference between the largest and smallest diameters that the tubing must accommodate.
Applications with relatively small dimensional changes may only require lower shrink ratios (e.g., 1.3:1), while more complex assemblies or stepped geometries may require higher recovery capabilities (e.g., 2:1 or 4:1). Zeus heat shrink products are available in multiple shrink ratios depending on material selection and application requirements.
If you are unsure which ratio is appropriate, our team can help evaluate your component geometry and recommend a suitable solution.
Yes. Zeus manufactures heat shrink tubing in a broad range of materials, sizes, wall thicknesses, shrink ratios, and tolerances.
Custom solutions can be developed to meet specific dimensional, performance, or processing requirements.
Heat shrink is often a critical component in both manufacturing processes and finished products. Selecting the right material, dimensions, and recovery characteristics can have a significant impact on product performance, process efficiency, and yield.
Since 1966, Zeus has supplied high-performance polymer solutions to medical, aerospace, electronics, automotive, industrial, analytical, and other demanding markets. In addition to a broad portfolio of heat shrink materials, Zeus provides custom manufacturing capabilities and application support to help customers optimize both product performance and manufacturability.