Topic: Holding wires/connectors together

[mozmoz8]

Hi
I hope someone can help me.
Anyone know where online I can purchase these black rubber/elastic material to hold connectors (or wires) together?

http://www.soundprofessionals.com/mas_assets/full/SP-MICROTRACK-MINI-TRS.jpg

http://www.soundprofessionals.com/mas_assets/full/ISI-SPA-PM4.jpg

I want to make some cables but can't find online where to get these rubber/elastic things. Maybe because I don't know what they are called? So if someone can tell me what they are called or have a link that will be wonderful!

Thanks a lot.

[thegreatgumbino]

It is called heatshrink.  You can find it at Radio Shack among other places.  It comes in different colors/diameters & has different shrink ratios.  You can also use expandable sleeving commonly referred to as Techflex to house your cables in a single sleeve.  More info:

http://www.partsexpress.com/tools-tech-aids.cfm

[mozmoz8]

Thanks for all your help!

[Nick's Picks]

best to find some with adhesive built inside.  otherwise they dona worka-sowell

[Nick's Picks]

not bad !
I used to use super glue.

[mozmoz8]

Hi....And people use a hairdryer at high setting to shrink the tubing??? Thanks again.

[Nick's Picks]

heat gun
if a hair dryer works, then that'll do a well.