Rolson 61299 Heat Shrink Tubing Assortment, 7 Sizes, 127 Pieces

A range of seven listed sizes gives the Rolson 61299 heat-shrink assortment more flexibility than a pack containing just one size. It is intended for small jobs where you want a suitable piece of tubing to hand, rather than buying a single size for one specific task.

The listed contents run from 2.0 x 40mm to 13 x 85mm. There is, however, a discrepancy in the product information: the name says 127 pieces, while the quantities shown alongside the sizes do not match that total. Bear this in mind if the exact piece count matters to your job.

Who it’s for

This assortment is suited to DIY users and anyone who carries out occasional cable or wiring jobs that call for heat-shrink tubing in different sizes. Having several lengths and widths in one pack may be useful when the size of the section to cover varies from task to task. For example, it could be kept with household repair supplies for a small job where a piece of tubing is needed to cover a wire section.

It suits you if you want a selection rather than a single-size pack and can choose the size that fits the job in hand. If you already know you need one particular size in quantity, a pack focused on that size may be a more direct choice. The product information does not specify a particular tool, material compatibility or application, so it should not be treated as a universal solution for every repair.

Technical details

• Name: Rolson 61299 heat-shrink assortment
• Listed pack size: 127 pieces
• Contents: 2.0 x 40mm (30pc), 2.5 x 40mm (25pc), 3.5 x 4.0mm (20pc), 5.0 x 40mm (25pc), 7.0 x 80mm (16pc), 10.0 x 80mm (8pc) and 13 x 85mm (8pc)
• Package dimensions: 20.7 x 10.6 x 2.9 cm
• Package weight: 54.43 g

The sizes and quantities above follow the details provided for the product, the stated overall count does not reconcile with the individual quantities. One listed entry is 3.5 x 4.0mm, so it is worth bearing that wording in mind when matching the assortment to a specific requirement.

Why it’s worth it

The main buying point is variety: the pack covers several listed sizes and lengths, which is more useful for occasional mixed jobs than keeping only one size on hand. Buyers particularly value the selection and ease of use. Feedback on shrinkage is less consistent, though, some say it works well, while others report uneven shrinking or needing substantial heat. That makes the assortment a more measured choice for general DIY than for work where consistent results are essential.

There is no information here about tubing material, shrink ratio or recommended heating method. If those details are important for a particular repair, this listing does not establish them. It may not suit you if you need a confirmed specification or dependable performance for a demanding application.

Practical questions

What sizes are listed? The assortment lists seven entries, from 2.0 x 40mm up to 13 x 85mm, including the sizes and quantities shown under Technical details.

Does the stated piece count match the contents? The product name gives a total of 127 pieces, but the individual quantities listed do not add up to that figure. The information is inconsistent, so the exact count is unclear.

Is shrinkage performance consistent? Buyer feedback is mixed. Some report that the tubing works well, while others describe uneven shrinking or say it needs a lot of heat.

Should you buy it?

Choose the Rolson 61299 if a spread of listed sizes is more useful to you than a single-size supply and the assortment is for occasional, general jobs. The reported variation in shrinking and the unclear piece count are relevant drawbacks if you need predictable results or an exact quantity. For a specific application, the missing material and shrink-ratio details may also matter.