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Knowing the differences between the various types of sleeving can make it much easier to select the proper Techflex product for your application.
Each type of sleeving has different characteristics and properties, and each type has particular advantages under various conditions.
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Braided
Monofilament |
This type of sleeving is produced from single flexible strands (filaments) of polymers or metals. Braided monofilament sleeving generally has the greatest expandability and flexibility of any of the various sleeving types, and is often used when managing bundles of wires over long lengths is necessary.
The wide expandability makes installation over existing plugs and connectors possible, and when properly matched to your application, will provide a secure and protective covering.
Additionally, braided monofilament generally has the widest choices in colors and diameters, making it the preferred choice when Immediate identification of wires or managed bundles is necessary.
Breakouts of individual or multiple wires is accomplished by simply pushing the wires through the sleeving at the desired point along the harness.
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The wide expandability of
braided monofilament sleeving
makes it ideal for managing
large bundles of wires.
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By combining varoius types
of polymers in the braiding
process, particular characteristics
can be achieved, such as
slip resistance.
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Braided monofilament
sleeving is routinely chosen for
use in automotive wire
harnesses for its flexibility,
light weight and ease
of installation.
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Metal wires can be braided
into expandable sleeving,
producing strong and
abrasion resistant coverings
for hoses and cables.
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Thicker filaments produce an
extraordinarily strong and
abrasion resistant sleeving
without sacrificing flexibility
or expandability.
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Braided
Multifilament |
The soft, fabric-like look and feel of braided multifilament sleeving makes these products attractive fot their visual appeal, but there are many other advantages to this style of construction.
The full coverage provides complete protection for critical wiring bundles and other components, and the tight construction creates a smooth inner surface that minimizes internal abrasion of delicate wires. Even when installed over large bundles or cables, flexibility is virtually unaffected.
Multifilament sleeving expands slightly for quick installation, but for a tight custom fit, is best installed before any large plugs or connectors are attached to the wires.
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Braided multifilament sleeving
provides full coverage and
protection without sacrificing
flexibility or ease of Installation.
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Braided fiberglass sleeving
provides thermal protection in
even the most aggressive high
temperature environments.
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Braided multifilament sleeving
is often selected for use in
wiring harnesses and custom
cable snakes for its soft,
fabric like look and feel.
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Wraparound
Sleeving |
No matter what the construction type (monofilament, multifilament, laminated, etc.) wraparound type sleeving is the most versatile when installation over existing assemblies is necessary. When components cannot be taken apart for management, wraparound sleeving just opens up along the entire length and simply wraps over and around the wires or cable bundle.
Depending on the product and the requirements for repeated access, the split edge can be sealed with either a hook and loop system, an adhesive edge or, in the case of Flexo F6, the edge overlap eliminates the need for any type of closure at all.
Network bundles, workstation cabling, complex harnesses, automotive and marine engine retrofits and robotic welders and assemblers are just a few applications where wraparound sleeving is the economical and servicable choice for a wire, hose or cable management solution.
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Wraparound Dura-Wrap sleeving
in use on hydraulic pistons to
protect them from sbrasion and
damage in harsh construction
environments.
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Some wraparound sleeving
can be attached directly to
surfaces as a versatile and
economical wire duct solution.
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When dissassembly of existing
components is impractical or
impossible, wraparound sleeving
provides a simple and time
saving solution.
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Sometimes, wraparound is the
only workable solution, such as
in auto or motorcycle customization and renovation.
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Workstation cables and wires
can be managed easily with
wrparound sleeving, resulting
in a neat appearance and a
safer work environment.
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