1-800-441-8220 info@sosmetal.com Menu WHY YOU SHOULD ONLY USE HEAT SHRINK TERMINALS By Sosmetal Products On 08 October 2018 The biggest reason is to help prevent wire corrosion. Why is this so important? Well, because corrosion is a BIG problem. Did you know that in 2002 the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released the results of their two year study on corrosion and the finding were nothing less than startling. † From their study… “Results of the study show that the total annual estimated direct cost of corrosion in the U.S. is a staggering $276 billion—approximately 3.1% of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It reveals that, although corrosion management has improved over the past several decades, the U.S. must ﬁnd more and better ways to encourage, support, and implement optimal corrosion control practices.”The direct cost of corrosion in the transportation industry was estimated at $29.7 billion dollars per year. The next reason why you should only use sealed, heat shrink connectors is to help protect against wire pull-out. Wire pull-out is often found in areas of high vibration or where long periods of strain or pulling on your wires may occur. Connectors that are exposed to weathering and UV rays can also be susceptible to wire pull-out over time. Electrical Failure can also occur when constant strain and/or vibration causes a wire within your electrical system to come loose. By using a heat shrink connector, you add extra tensile strength to your crimp and/or solder termination that a standard, unsealed vinyl or nylon connector does not have.Troubleshooting electrical failure is EXPENSIVE. Help prevent costly downtime to your electrical systems by using sealed, heat shrink terminals from Sosmetal Products today. Do it Once, Do it Right! Product News ← How To Choose The Right Fastener How To Select Brick & Concrete Anchors → ABOUT US Sosmetal Products Inc. is a respected, national distributor of over 45,000 Maintenance, Repair and Operation (MRO) parts, tools and supplies built on a solid foundation since 1946. Our customers come from all areas of expertise: Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Maintenance, Transportation, Mining, Military, Government, Manufacturing, Agricultural, Fleet, and more. CERTIFICATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS OTHER RESOURCES A Brief History of Sosmetal Products, Inc. Contact Us CONTACT INFO 2945 E. Tioga Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134 Phone: 1.800.441.8220 Email: custservice@sosmetal.com website: www.sosmetal.com Copyright 2018 Sosmetal Products, Inc. All Rights Reserved