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Marking solution for cabling in PV systems
16 April 2026

Marking solution for cabling in PV systems

Professional string marking in large PV installations with marking heat-shrink tubing from BIT: reliable labelling solutions for solar parks, ground-mounted PV systems and commercial rooftop installations.

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UV-resistant corrugated conduits and cable ties
16 February 2026

UV-resistant corrugated conduits and cable ties

In photovoltaic technology as well as in vehicle and special vehicle construction, cable protection and fastening systems must permanently withstand high environmental stress. Our UV-resistant corrugated conduits and cable ties were developed specifically for long-term outdoor use.

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Green-yellow insulating tubing and grommets
5 February 2026

Green-yellow insulating tubing and grommets

Green-yellow PVC insulating tubing and grommets: safety & identification at a glance. Green-yellow insulating tubing plays an important role, especially when it comes to the clear identification and protection of earth connections.

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Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
18 December 2025

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

We would like to thank you sincerely for your trust and the good cooperation in 2025. From 22 December 2025 up to and including 2 January 2026 we will take a short break.

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Halogen-free heat-shrink tubing
17 September 2025

Halogen-free heat-shrink tubing

In short: halogen-free heat-shrink tubing develops significantly less smoke and no corrosive halogen acids in the event of fire. This protects human lives and electronics – especially in public buildings, transport, …

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Our processing equipment for shrinking
18 July 2025

Our processing equipment for shrinking

In shrink processing, reliable processing equipment is essential – whether in series production, prototyping or special applications. Today we present three of our proven shrink devices that stand for the highest standards of quality, performance and durability.

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High-temperature-resistant insulating sleeving BIS 300
17 July 2025

High-temperature-resistant insulating sleeving BIS 300

The BIS 300 is a halogen-free, high-temperature-resistant insulating sleeving made of high-quality fiberglass braid with silicone impregnation. Developed for extreme industrial applications, it reliably protects against heat, abrasion and mechanical stress – up to +300 °C.

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BWAS repair sleeve – fast, safe and permanent repairs
1 July 2025

BWAS repair sleeve – fast, safe and permanent repairs

In cable technology, mechanical engineering or electrical installation, damage to cable sheaths or protective sleeves occurs time and again. The BWAS repair sleeve offers a simple and effective solution.

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Medium-wall and thick-wall heat-shrink tubing
30 June 2025

Medium-wall and thick-wall heat-shrink tubing

Heat-shrink tubing differs in various properties – one essential criterion is the wall thickness. Depending on the application, thin-, medium- or thick-wall variants are used.

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High-temperature-resistant cable ties
30 June 2025

High-temperature-resistant cable ties

New in our range: high-temperature-resistant cable ties of the GT HT series. Maximum reliability at high temperatures – GT HT cable ties for demanding applications.

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BPMW A heat-shrink tubing – up to 350 mm diameter
30 June 2025

BPMW A heat-shrink tubing – up to 350 mm diameter

Robust ropes – whether made of steel, plastic or natural fibres – are used in demanding environments. To protect them durably, BIT Bierther GmbH offers the medium-wall BPMW A heat-shrink tubing with adhesive also in large diameters of 300 mm and 350 mm.

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Heat-shrink tubing for electric vehicles
30 June 2025

Heat-shrink tubing for electric vehicles

Heat-shrink tubing for electric vehicles – safety and performance for the mobility of tomorrow: to support our customers in the field of electromobility even more specifically, we offer a heat-shrink tubing solution specially developed for electric cars: BP 125 HV.

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Heat-shrink tubing with an extra-high shrink ratio
26 September 2024

Heat-shrink tubing with an extra-high shrink ratio

Heat-shrink tubing is indispensable for many applications, such as protecting and insulating cables and transitions to connectors. BIT offers heat-shrink tubing with a particularly high shrink ratio of up to 6:1.

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PFA welding rod
5 September 2024

PFA welding rod

PFA welding rod is a specially developed round-cord welding rod that is ideal for welding films, sheets and tubing. We offer PFA welding rod in the common diameters of 2.00 mm, 2.50 mm, 3.00 mm, 3.50 mm and 4.00 mm.

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FEP roller heat-shrink tubing
27 May 2024

FEP roller heat-shrink tubing

Our FEP roller heat-shrink tubing is characterised by its easy processing and a very smooth surface. These properties make it ideal for a wide range of applications in various industries.

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Grip sleeving
24 May 2024

Grip sleeving

Grip sleeving / grip covering – BIT Bierther GmbH is your competent partner for high-quality grip sleeving and grip coverings. Do you need a special covering for your handles?

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Hose marking from BIT – THE RIGHT SOLUTION FOR EVERY PURPOSE
23 May 2024

Hose marking from BIT – THE RIGHT SOLUTION FOR EVERY PURPOSE

BIT hose marking can be used to mark hydraulic hoses. Thanks to the different colours and the individual printing of the hose marking with your details, the material is ideal for your hose management and the maintenance of your hydraulics.

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PUR insulating tubing: applications & advantages
8 May 2024

PUR insulating tubing: applications & advantages

Polyurethane (PUR) is a thermoplastic polymer with excellent properties such as elasticity, abrasion resistance, chemical resistance and weather resistance. PUR insulating tubing is used in a wide range of applications, from aerospace to medical technology.

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HEAT-SHRINK TUBING BOXES
18 April 2024

HEAT-SHRINK TUBING BOXES

In addition to the standard spools, we also offer our heat-shrink tubing BP 105, BP 125, BP 135, BP 300 and BPDW 100 in handy mini boxes.

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FEP tubing – for sensitive applications
22 February 2024

FEP tubing – for sensitive applications

Fluoropolymer tubing is indispensable in various industrial sectors, especially when it comes to conveying sensitive and aggressive liquids and media. One of the outstanding representatives of this category is fluorinated ethylene propylene tubing, better known as FEP tubing.

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Heat-shrink tubing made of PEEK
21 February 2024

Heat-shrink tubing made of PEEK

Advantages of heat-shrink tubing made of PEEK (polyether ether ketone): high temperature resistance, chemical resistance, mechanical strength and stiffness, low moisture absorption and an extended service life.

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Spiral wrap / spiral sleeving
3 January 2024

Spiral wrap / spiral sleeving

The GST spiral wrap is used for bundling cables and wires. Thanks to the continuous spiral cut, branching is possible at any point of the spiral wrap.

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SK 250 silicone heat-shrink tubing
20 December 2023

SK 250 silicone heat-shrink tubing

The SK 250 silicone heat-shrink tubing offers particularly high flexibility and can be used up to a temperature of 200 °C. The material is generally used for insulating and bundling cables when good physical strength or resistance to high temperatures is required.

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BIS GE PA/CU EMV shielding braid
13 December 2023

BIS GE PA/CU EMV shielding braid

Our braided sleeving made of high-quality polyamide 6.6, sheathed with tinned copper, is a newly developed shielding braid and offers numerous advantages.

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Antistatic PTFE tubing
23 October 2023

Antistatic PTFE tubing

PTFE tubing is known for its excellent insulation properties. In some applications, however, static charge can become a problem. BIT therefore offers antistatic PTFE tubing with higher conductivity.

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Grip sleeving
20 October 2023

Grip sleeving

Do you need grip sleeving or grip coverings? BIT Bierther GmbH offers you tailor-made and flexible grip sleeving, push-on sleeving and grip sleeve coatings.

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Soft cable ties GT Soft
11 October 2023

Soft cable ties GT Soft

Soft cable ties, often also called flexible cable ties, are cable ties made of TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane). They are designed to stretch and adapt easily without damaging the cables or exerting excessive pressure on them.

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Shrink sleeve
29 September 2023

Shrink sleeve

The BWAS shrink sleeves are rail-closed repair sleeves with an adhesive coating. They are excellently suited for sheathing and repairing damaged cables. Thanks to the high shrink ratio, a wide range of applications can be covered.

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Metal cable ties
5 September 2023

Metal cable ties

Metal cable ties are an important component in many industries and applications. They are easy to handle, have a long service life and are corrosion-resistant, which makes them a popular choice for applications requiring secure and permanent fastening.

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Silicone tubing with UL approval
31 August 2023

Silicone tubing with UL approval

BIS SI UL – silicone tubing with UL approval. Silicone as a material offers a range of advantages: temperature resistance, flexibility, chemical resistance, halogen-free and approval according to UL 224.

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BIS WS-DUO PP – corrugated conduit for PV applications
11 July 2023

BIS WS-DUO PP – corrugated conduit for PV applications

Our BIS WS DUO PP corrugated conduit is ideal for the retrofit protection of PV applications. Thanks to its split design, the corrugated conduit can be fitted quickly and easily and offers reliable protection for your PV cables.

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Heat-shrink tubing made of polyolefin
7 June 2023

Heat-shrink tubing made of polyolefin

Polyolefin is a group of thermoplastic plastics produced from the polymerisation of olefin monomers such as ethylene, propylene or butylene. The most commonly used polyolefins are polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP).

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Cold-shrink tubing
2 June 2023

Cold-shrink tubing

Cold-shrink tubing is designed so that it can be applied without additional heat or tools. It consists of a material that contracts at room temperature when the inner spiral is removed.

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FEP 200 UL – FEP heat-shrink tubing with UL approval
17 May 2023

FEP 200 UL – FEP heat-shrink tubing with UL approval

The FEP 200 UL heat-shrink tubing with a shrink ratio of 1.6:1 is ideal for applications where low shrink temperatures are required to protect temperature-sensitive materials. The material is approved according to UL 224.

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Rubber grommets
5 May 2023

Rubber grommets

Rubber grommets made of polychloroprene rubber can be quickly and easily slid onto the cable and fitted with the aid of three-pin expander pliers. They form a tight-fitting and excellent mechanical protection.

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BIS GE ARAMID – braided sleeving made of aramid
25 April 2023

BIS GE ARAMID – braided sleeving made of aramid

Made of a special aramid fibre, the BIS GE ARAMID braided sleeving offers excellent temperature resistance, tensile strength and abrasion resistance to protect sensitive cables, wires and conductors.

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UV-resistant cable ties
19 April 2023

UV-resistant cable ties

GT UV – UV-resistant cable ties. The GT UV cable ties are the right choice for outdoor applications. They are made of high-quality polyamide 6.6W and, thanks to an added additive, offer particularly good resistance to UV rays.

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Shrink splice kits
29 March 2023

Shrink splice kits

Shrink splice kits are connecting elements widely used in the electrical and communications industry. They are used to connect multi-core, insulated low-voltage power cables while ensuring a watertight seal.

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BIS WRAP PET
31 January 2023

BIS WRAP PET

The BIS WRAP PET is a self-closing protective sleeving made of polyester. This flexible, self-wrapping braided sleeving is the ideal solution for the retrofit sheathing of cable harnesses.

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BIS PVC GEW
27 January 2023

BIS PVC GEW

The BIS PVC GEW is a fabric-reinforced multi-purpose food hose. The three-layer transparent hose made of soft PVC has a polyester thread reinforcement and offers high pressure resistance.

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Solar clips / edge clips
27 January 2023

Solar clips / edge clips

Our edge clips are a robust and durable solution for fastening cables, wires and pipes to plastic and metal profiles. They are made of high-quality polyamide 6.6 HS, a material that is particularly resistant to high temperatures, chemicals, UV radiation and moisture.

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3:1 heat-shrink tubing up to 50 mm diameter
26 January 2023

3:1 heat-shrink tubing up to 50 mm diameter

The BP 300 polyolefin heat-shrink tubing with a shrink ratio of 3:1 is now available up to a diameter of 50 mm. The thin-wall material is very flexible and can shrink down to a diameter of 17 mm.

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Acid-resistant cable ties
26 January 2023

Acid-resistant cable ties

The acid-resistant cable ties GT PP are made of high-quality polypropylene. They convince with very good resistance to most acids, bases and greases and low water absorption.

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Fiberglass sleeving – mechanical protection even at high temperatures
23 January 2023

Fiberglass sleeving – mechanical protection even at high temperatures

Fiberglass is a product consisting of several hundred individual fibres produced by the nozzle drawing process. Special properties of fiberglass insulating sleeving are, in addition to high temperature resistance, excellent mechanical strength and high ageing resistance.

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Heat-shrink tubing for photovoltaic applications
13 January 2023

Heat-shrink tubing for photovoltaic applications

Heat-shrink tubing is frequently used for the installation of photovoltaic systems. Properties such as particularly good UV resistance, sealing against the ingress of moisture and high temperature resistance are often required.

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What is braided sleeving?
12 January 2023

What is braided sleeving?

Braided sleeving is protective sleeving braided from plastic monofilaments. It is used to protect and bundle cables and strands and, thanks to its wide range of applications, can be used very flexibly.

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Insulating tubing according to DIN 40621 B
10 January 2023

Insulating tubing according to DIN 40621 B

Our PVC insulating tubing BIS 85 and BIS 105 is used in many different industries, such as the automotive industry, photovoltaics or mechanical engineering. Consistently high quality, which we guarantee through continuous testing, is essential.

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FEP heat-shrink tubing
9 January 2023

FEP heat-shrink tubing

Our FEP heat-shrink tubing is used in particularly temperature-sensitive applications where the high shrink temperature of PTFE is not suitable. FEP heat-shrink tubing offers particularly high transparency.

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Waterproof heat-shrink tubing
6 January 2023

Waterproof heat-shrink tubing

Heat-shrink tubing with adhesive offers ideal protection against environmental influences. The inner layer of hot-melt adhesive seals the covered object against the ingress of water and moisture and fixes the heat-shrink tubing at the same time.

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Heat-shrink tubing – temperature
22 December 2022

Heat-shrink tubing – temperature

Shrink and operating temperatures of heat-shrink tubing: heat-shrink tubing is used for insulating and protecting cables. In addition, it serves as strain relief and is used for bundling and marking cables.

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Printable heat-shrink tubing
8 December 2022

Printable heat-shrink tubing

BPIMS 300 is a UL-listed 3:1 heat-shrink tubing that can be printed on both sides. Thanks to its special surfaces, excellent print results can be achieved.

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PTFE-FEP dual-wall heat-shrink tubing
9 August 2022

PTFE-FEP dual-wall heat-shrink tubing

Our dual-wall heat-shrink tubing made of PTFE with an FEP inlay offers effective protection against aggressive media and high temperatures.

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Corrugated conduits and possible applications
5 April 2022

Corrugated conduits and possible applications

BIT corrugated conduits – applications for the automotive industry, vehicle construction, mechanical and plant engineering and electrical engineering. The most common application is protecting cables and wires from external influences.

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Cutting braided sleeving?
19 January 2022

Cutting braided sleeving?

We are happy to offer our braided sleeving made of polyamide, polypropylene and polyester ready cut to your desired length. Conventional cutting methods quickly reach their limits with synthetic fabrics.

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PVC end caps
22 November 2021

PVC end caps

Our flexible PVC end caps are used in many applications, for example as thread protection caps, as end caps for cables or as covers for painting and powder coating.

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PFA corrugated conduits
5 October 2021

PFA corrugated conduits

BIS WS-PFA corrugated conduits are characterised by their excellent thermal, electrical and chemical properties. They are extremely abrasion-resistant, very dimensionally stable and UV-resistant.

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PEEK tubing
17 September 2021

PEEK tubing

PEEK (polyether ether ketone) is a high-performance material characterised by excellent resistance to thermal decomposition at high temperatures. PEEK tubing is used in applications requiring exceptionally high stiffness.

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Tubing cut to length
30 July 2021

Tubing cut to length

In industrial electronics, apparatus engineering and the medical technology sector, finished tubing sections with the smallest tolerances are often required for series production. BIT cuts heat-shrink and insulating tubing made of various plastics to individually required lengths – with the highest precision.

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25 years of BIT
3 June 2021

25 years of BIT

With the foundation of BIT Bierther GmbH on 3 June 1996, Mr Frank Bierther laid the foundation for the success of his company. Since then, BIT has continuously developed and has become an epitome of quality, reliability and service.

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BP-HSF 125 fabric heat-shrink tubing – now from 6.0 mm diameter
10 May 2021

BP-HSF 125 fabric heat-shrink tubing – now from 6.0 mm diameter

The BIT fabric heat-shrink tubing BP-HSF 125 is now available from an inner diameter of 6.0 mm. The multifilament, consisting of halogen-free polyolefin and polyester yarns, shrinks at a ratio of 2:1 and offers excellent mechanical protection against abrasion, chafing and cuts.

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Printable heat-shrink tubing BPIMS 300
15 September 2020

Printable heat-shrink tubing BPIMS 300

Printable heat-shrink tubing BPIMS 300 for thermal transfer printers: the BPIMS 300 is a flattened heat-shrink tubing with a high shrink ratio of 3:1 made of polyolefin with a special surface finish for printing with thermal transfer printers.

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