Non Heat Shrink Tubing
Non shrink tubing is used for electrical insulating, harness
jacketing, fluid transfer and a variety of other applications. PVC
tubing is the most common and is available in various operating
temperatures and durometers. TFE and FEP Teflon tubing is
typically used for high temperature applications or when exposed
to harsh chemicals. Fiberglass sleeving and coated fiberglass
sleeving is made in different dielectric grades for electrical
insulating applications. The dielectric grades are 1500V, 2500V,
4000V and 7000V. The temperature class is determined by the
coating; silicone, acrylic or vinyl.
PVC Tubing
Extruded PVC tubing is the most economical insulation/jacketing for wire harness applications. 105°C PVC is UL VW-1 rated and meets Mil-I-631. General purpose and automotive grades are the least expensive but are only rated at a maximum of 90°C and are not UL. Mil-I-7444 PVC is a soft material with a low durometer for very low temperature applications.
Teflon Tubing
TFE teflon is widely used for very high temperature requirements. It is rated to 260°C and is also excellent for chemical resistance. FEP teflon is also available as an extruded tubing product with an operating temperature to 204°C.
Fiberglass Sleeving
Braided fiberglass sleeving is available in a variety of coatings
and
grades to meet different temperature and electrical requirements.
The coating thickness determines the grade and dielectric
strength. The type of coating determines the temperature class and
is available in Vinyl (130°C), Acrylic (155°C) and
Silicone (200°C). Uncoated sleeving and saturated sleeving are
also available for higher temperature applications.
Expandable Sleeving
Braided polyester sleeving made from PET monofilament and used in applications requiring abrasion and cut-through resistance. Available in a 125°C standard polyester, flame retardant polyester, nylon, halar and combination braids.
Slit Corrugated Conduit
Plastic corrugated conduit is available as either slit or non-slit versions in polyethylene, FR polyethylene, polypropylene and nylon. It is used to provide protection for wire harnesses in the automotive/truck/RV/bus industry in addition to computer/electronics, telecommunications and specialty markets.