Having been in the sales business for so many years, I often encounter some customers who just ask, how much is your PE heat-shrinkable tubing per meter, what price is it, etc., receiving such calls or inquiries is a headache. I usually ask this question. I don’t know much about this kind of products, because there are many kinds of heat shrinkable tubes, unlike the raw materials, how much is a ton, and it’s not about the appearance. Even if it’s buying a piece of clothing, there are also the same style. There are many factors that affect the price of heat shrinkable tubing according to the difference in fabric workmanship.
PE heat-shrinkable tubing is extruded from the base material EVA and PE masterbatch and other auxiliary materials (such as flame retardant, etc.), and then is irradiated to strengthen cross-linking to have shrinkage. It can be shown that, firstly, it is affected by the raw materials, and the proportion of various materials is different, and the price of the cost is also different. Next, let's take a look at the factors that affect the price.
First, the flame retardant grade of PE heat shrinkable tubing. The ratio of the main material and the flame retardant directly affects the flame retardancy. The higher the flame retardant grade, the more flame retardants need to be added, or the use of halogen-free and red-phosphorus-free flame retardants will cost more. The price of PE heat-shrinkable tubing is naturally higher. The most basic inquiry is to inform the flame retardant grade requirements and the environmental protection requirements of the product. Here there is a hidden cost is process technology. Needless to say, there is no flame retardant grade or low flame retardant grade, which can be made. At present, the highest flame retardant grade that domestic counterparts can achieve is V0, and there may be few companies that can achieve it.
Second, the environmental protection requirements of PE heat shrinkable tubing. The environmental protection requirements for products in the insulation sleeve industry are different. Although the higher the flame retardant level, the more flame retardants are added, but there is also a limit. If too much, the environmental protection of PE heat shrinkable tubing will not reach When it meets the requirements, it will even affect the performance of other products of the casing. The cost of this process technology is hidden here. This is why everyone thinks PE heat shrink tubing is outrageously expensive.
Third, the shrinkage rate of PE heat shrinkable tubing. The yield of the heat shrinkable tube is determined according to the requirements of the customer. There are different shrinkage rates. The higher the shrinkage rate, the higher the price, because the shrinkage rate is mainly affected by the radiation dose, which of course directly affects the cost. The price of the finished product is also high.
So, when you ask me the price of PE heat-shrinkable tubing, how can I give the price immediately? I need to know in detail what products the customer uses, what performance requirements and environmental protection requirements, so that I can accurately determine the applicable PE heat shrinkable tubing.
      Of course, there are other special requirements, such as special requirements for the wall thickness, inner diameter, and outer diameter of PE heat-shrinkable pipes, and special tolerances must be controlled. Special specifications are difficult and the cost is higher; PE The heat shrinkable tube has special requirements for its softness and hardness, so it needs special production, and the cost and price are naturally higher. Therefore, we can give an accurate price only when we fully consider the technical parameter requirements and combine the customer's application.
      Therefore, before asking the price, we need to fully consider various factors. Don't feel expensive as soon as you hear the price. Please inform us of the use and performance requirements of the product so that we can recommend suitable PE heat shrinkable tubing for you. It is definitely not a random quotation, but a suitable casing tailored for you.