An article can include a protective core having two end portions. The
article can include a number of support cores. Each support core can be
positioned substantially adjacent each end portion of the protective
core. The article can include a cold shrinkable material held in an
expanded state over at least a portion of the protective core and at
least a portion of each support core. The support cores, the protective
core, and the cold shrinkable material can collectively be placed over an
apparatus such that the cold shrinkable material tightens over a portion
of the apparatus responsive to removing the support core from the cold
shrinkable material.