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Braided & Knitted Plain Fiberglass Sleeve


1200°F / 648°C Continuous Exposure: Higher Intermittent

Premium & Industrial Grade - Wire Cable Hose & Pipe Protection.  Proves personnel protection from contact burns on pipes and hoses.  High Temperature, Heat & Flame Resistant and Thermal Insulating

These high temperature and heat resistant plain fiberglass sleeves is available in a braided or knitted construction.  Fabricated from high quality type E fiberglass that will not burn and will withstand continuous exposure to temperatures of 1200°F / 648°C. It provides excellent protection for industrial wires, cables, hydraulic hoses, tube and pipes and also provides thermal insulation and personnel protection.

These sleeves resist most acids and alkalis and is unaffected by most bleaches and solvents.  It is highly flexible and conformable.  The base fiber is manufactured to the specifications of ASTM D-578, ASTM committee D13, and subcommittee D13.18.  This product is 100% Asbestos free.

Available By-The-Foot, in 100 foot lengths and in long spool lengths.  A minimum order value may apply to By-The-Foot quantities.

Technical Specifications
Fiber Type: E Glass                                                               Specific Gravity: 2.54-2.69
Breaking Tenacity: 1.71 gf/TEX. Std. 1.71 gf/TEX Wet         Elastic Recovery: 100%
Tensile Strength: 450,000-500,000 psi.                                 Average Stiffness: 2824.3 cn/TE
Breaking Elongation:  4.81% Std.  4.81% Wet                       
Effect of Bleaches and Solvents: Unaffected                         Average Stiffness: 2824.3 cn/TE
Effect of Heat: Will not burn; Retains 75% tensile at 343°C; Softens at 732-877°C; Melts at 1121-1182°C
Effect of Acids and Alkalis; Resistance to acids is fair.  Good resistance to most alkalis.
Fiberglass Braided Premium Sleeve
Fiberglass Braided Sleeve

Braided Fiberglass Sleeve - Premium Grade - Wire Cable Hose Pipe Protection



Fiberglass Braided Sleeve Industrial Grade

Braided Fiberglass Sleeve - Industrial Grade - Wire Cable Hose Pipe Protection


This is a general purpose industrial grade sleeve available in a Thin Wall version (1/16" wall thickness) and also a Thick Wall version (1/8").  Available By-The-Foot or in full spool lengths. This high temperature sleeve / heat resistant sleeve resists most acids and alkalis and is unaffected by most bleaches and solvents.  It is highly flexible and conformable.


Braided Fiberglass Sleeve Heat Treated


It is further heat treated to remove loose fibers and to "set" the braid - making it easier to handle and install.


Fiberglass Braided Heat Treated Sleeve
Fiberglass Knitted Sleeve

Knitted Fiberglass Sleeve - Premium Grade - Wire Cable Hose Pipe Protection


Knitted sleeve is less dense than the same size braided sleeve, but can provide similar spacing protection for hoses and cables as braided at a lower cost.


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