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Coverings
Thermoplastic coverings
- Economic
- Wide range of colours for identification
- Ease of installation
- Vast mechanical properties depending on thermoplastics
- Good chemical resistance
- Good dielectric insulation
Special polymer coverings
- Excellent weather resistance
- Very good chemical resistance
- Characteristics similar to many vulcanised rubbers
Silicone elastomer coverings
- Flexible and elastic
- Resistant to high temperatures
- Good thermal insulation
- Very good dielectric insulation
- Excellent weather resistance
- Food grade
- Can be sterilised in autoclave
- Good chemical resistance
- Water-repellent and anti-adhesive
- Chemically inert and biologically neutral
- Good resistance to dynamic fatigue
Covering examples
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THERMAL PROTECTION
Brick red silicone sleeving on PTFE hose for anti-burn protection: anti-burn protection
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AESTHETIC FINISH
White PVC sleeving on corrugated steel pipe: make outer surface smooth for cleaning in medical environment
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IDENTIFICATION
Coloured PVC sheathing on R2V cable for specific identification: colour marking for specific identification
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ELECTRICAL INSULATION
Coloured PVC sheathing on bare copper braid: electrical insulation
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Braids
Steel wire braids
- Galvanised steel or AISI stainless steel 304L wire
- Bare copper, tin-plated copper, nickel-plated copper, silver-plated copper
Textile strand braids
- Polyamide, polyester, high-resistance polyester, aramid strands
- Glass / mineral fibres
Braiding examples
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THERMAL PROTECTION
Fibreglass braid: tube protection against heat
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SHIELDING
Tin-plated copper wire braid: electrical shield / electromagnetic compatibility
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MECHANICAL REINFORCEMENT
Meta-aramid or para-aramid fibre braid: improved resistance to pressure, aeronautical wiring