Braided
sleeving provides a continuous abrasion resistance
for wires, cables and tubing. It is lightweight,
provides durable protection and allows for use
with irregular shapes. The construction of braided
sleeving also allows for complete drainage for
preventing moisture and condensation from damaging
the inner wire it covers. Braided sleeving comes
in a wide variety of materials and is design for
many different applications.
Nelco Products offers two varieties of
braided sleeving for use in both general purpose
applications and applications where fire
retardant properties are desirable or necessary.
Read below for more information on choosing
right type of braided sleeving for your intended
application.
To request a quote on braided sleeving return
to the main list of Routing and Protecting
Products and choose the type best suited for
your application.
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Protecto FPE - Flame Retardant Braided
Sleeving
Protecto FPE is a braided
sleeving produced by braiding specially
formulated flame retardant polyester
monofilaments into a tubular sleeve. It is
tough yet lightweight sleeving typically
used to jacket cable assemblies, wire
harnesses and industrial hoses. This
sleeving is UL recognized as a VW-1
component and rated for use up to 125 °C.
Protecto PE - General purpose polyester
braided sleeving
Protecto PE is a braided sleeving produced
by braiding polyester monofilaments into a
tubular sleeve. It is tough yet lightweight
braided sleeving typically used to jacket
cable assemblies, wire harnesses and
industrial hoses. This sleeving is UL
recognized for use up to 125 °C.
| Braided Sleeving Expansion |
Designed for ultimate flexibility, braided sleeving usually expands up to three times its own ID to fit over irregular shapes and different sizes of connectors and end-fittings. Braided sleeving comes in polyester for general-purpose use, flame retardant polyester for chemical and flame resistance applications at temperatures up to 220 degrees Celsius. Nylon braided sleeving is characterized by its extreme flexibility, high strength, toughness and resistance abrasion. It softens at about 225 degrees Celsius and melts at about 250 degrees Celsius.
Braided sleeving can be installed onto cable bundles in various ways. The most popular installation method is the copper tubing method. Using the copper method one slides a section of copper tube or other type tubing into the braided sleeving. The tube should be of the same length as the braided sleeving. The cables are inserted through the tubing until they extend past the other end beyond the braided sleeving. While holding the braided sleeving and cable bundle on the opposite end and pulling out the tube, one should end up with a cable bundle protected within the braided sleeving.
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About polyester braided sleeving |
A braided sleeving manufactured from
extruded monofilaments of polyester is used
widely for the making up of looms and
harnesses. This product gives a very good
appearance and protection to the conductors
inside. The construction also has the
advantage of leads being able to be taken
out at any point along the length of the
braid. Its toughness is also used to
advantage in the protection and outer
reinforcement of rubber hoses.
| About nylon braided sleeving |
Nylon is the generic name for a family of
polyamides formed by the condensation of
dibasic organic acids and diamines. Nylon
braided sleeving is characterized by its
extreme flexibility, high strength,
toughness and resistance to abrasion. Nylon
shows good resistance to acids in weak
concentrations and most alkalies and is
generally unaffected by organic solvents.
Nylon is considered to be water repellent
but actually is hygroscopic and will absorb
up to 2 percent moisture content at normal
humidities. Absorbed moisture will tend to
increase its flexibility and impact
strength. Most nylon braided sleeving melts
before burning. It softens at about 225
degrees Celsius and melts at about 250
degrees Celsius. Nylon braided sleeving will
show some loss of physical properties after
long exposure to sunlight or elevated
temperatures.
Nylon braided sleevings are used over wire, wire bundles and harnesses, cable assemblies, tubing and hoses where it provides a tough durable protection.
Nelco Products is committed to building a long-term relationship with every customer. Our products may be ordered through our online Request for Quote Procurement System or you can call our highly trained and courteous product specialists to assist you with any of your braided sleeving and other wiring accessory needs. Our product specialists can be reached by phone: 1-800-505-6352, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (EST) Monday through Friday. We also offer an online poduct inquiry form for our customers' convenience.
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