Moisture, oil, salt and other chemicals corrode electrical connections at a rapid rate. These contaminants interfere with the conductivity of electrical components, causing weak connections and significant down time.

Corrosion has been an enemy of electrical connections for quite some time. It is caused by moisture coming into contact with the metal parts of anything electric. Because there is current passing through the metal connections - even if it's just a little - the connections attract and hold onto all sorts of little compounds. As these stuck compounds build up, they eventually break the connection between two electrical contacts. In order to avoid high labor costs associated with frequent maintenance, it is best to seal-out chemicals with shrink tube butt connectors.

Waytek carries heat shrink butt connectors in several styles: with heat shrink tubing over seamless butt connectors, over nylon insulated butt connectors, or over step-down butt connectors. They all offer extreme protection against moisture, corrosion and the environmental elements, and they are super easy to install. Simply crimp on the wire and shrink the tubing with a heat gun.

For the fastest shrink tube butt connector installation, Waytek carries Molex Perma-Seal brand. They have NiAc insulation material which shrinks up to 40% faster and at lower heat. Perma-Seal Step Down Butt Connectors are also available for use when two different sized wires are to be connected, or when one wire is to be joined at one end and two wires at the other end. The ends are color coded by wire gauge for quick installation.