3M 7010398986 Heat Shrink Cable Sleeve 9 Inches Red

Product Description

The 3M 7010398986 is a heavy-wall heat shrink cable sleeve designed to protect electrical splices, connections, and terminations in demanding environments. Sold as a pack, this sleeve delivers a durable mechanical barrier along with environmental sealing once heat is applied. At 9 inches in length and finished in red for easy identification, it suits applications where both protection and color-coding are required. Licensed electricians and industrial maintenance technicians typically specify heavy-wall sleeves like this for high-stress wiring runs where abrasion resistance and moisture ingress are primary concerns.

This sleeve is suited for use on medium- and high-voltage cable terminations, butt splices, and connector backshells in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical installations. The heavy-wall construction provides greater wall thickness than standard thin-wall tubing, making it appropriate for outdoor, underground, or otherwise harsh-environment wiring work. It is commonly installed wherever NEC-compliant cable protection and strain relief are needed at splice points or termination ends.

Key Features

• Heavy-wall construction provides enhanced mechanical protection over standard heat shrink tubing
• Heat-activated shrink profile creates a tight, conforming fit over splices and terminations
• Environmental sealing helps guard against moisture, dust, and contaminants
• Red color allows quick visual identification in multi-circuit installations
• 9-inch length accommodates a range of splice and termination configurations

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standard-fitment heat shrink sleeve for electrical splice, connection, and termination protection applications across residential, commercial, and industrial wiring systems.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by licensed electricians. De-energize and lock out all circuits before working on any splice or termination. Apply heat evenly along the sleeve using a heat gun, working from the center outward to avoid trapping air pockets. Follow applicable NEC requirements for cable protection and insulation at splice points.

Technical Specifications

• Length: 9 inches
• Color: Red
• Wall Type: Heavy-Wall
• Weight: 0.17 pounds
• Unit of Measure: Pack
• Minimum Order Quantity: 12
• UPC: 00051128600801

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7010398986