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What is expandable sleeving?
Expandable sleeving is a type of wire management material known for flexibility, easy wire breakout, durability, flame retardant properties, and longevity. It is commonly used in electronic and high-tech applications for the superior protection that it offers. Due to its flame retardant properties, it is ideal for use in automotive, marine, and industrial applications as well. Not only does expandable sleeving manage and protect your wires, but it can reduce the risk of spreading fire as well. How is that for safety? Offered in a wide range of diameters, you can protect wire bundles from 1/8” to 2 1/8”. So now, the question is; where would you use expandable sleeving?
"Not only does expandable sleeving manage and protect your wires, but it can reduce the risk of spreading fire as well."
Where are these products implemented?
Expandable sleeving is implemented in applications where wire runs and cables need a high degree of protection. This is why this type of product is so popular. It is ideal for use in new installations as well as when replacing parts. Say you have old expandable sleeving or damaged expandable sleeving, then this product is the perfect solution for you. All you need is the proper marine wire or battery cable. Now that we have covered how expandable sleeving is implemented, let us look at where you might use it.
Where would I use expandable sleeving?
You can use expandable sleeving in just about any environment where abrasion, chemical exposure, and the spread of flames are a concern. It is ideal for applications that handle constant vibration and flux as well. This makes it perfect for use in cars and boats. Due to its design, expandable sleeving is much quieter than other wire management methods. This is why it is commonly installed in dashboards and behind panels. Other types of wire management material may create small amounts of noise when subject to vibration in an enclosed area, but not expandable sleeving. This is just one of the benefits that this type of wire management protective material offers.
What benefits does it offer?
Expandable sleeving offers a range of benefits such as being cut resistant, abrasion and chemical resistant, gasoline resistant, extremely flexible, flame retardant, and long-lasting. This is why expandable sleeving is the preferred choice of manufacturers and boating enthusiasts alike. Being able to handle direct chemical exposure as well as accidental abrasion against sharp edges is not a quality that all wire management materials possess. Additionally, expandable sleeving is a breeze to install and expands up to 150% of its original diameter. This factor alone makes it ideal for applications where branching wire runs can change the diameter of the wire bundle.
Cut Resistant
Chemical Resistant
Gasoline Resistant
Flame Resistant
How do I install it?
In order to install expandable sleeving, the first step is to prep you wires. This means organizing them in such a way, so they are lined up and in a bundle. Once ready you just need to push the cylindrical body of the expandable sleeving against itself to allow it to increase its diameter. With the diameter increased, you fit the newly expanded sleeving over the wire bundle and allow it to constrict. Now by applying pressure to the next portion of the expandable sleeving you can easily slide it over the entire wire bundle. In this way, you can cover a large amount of wire in a relatively short amount of time. Just another reason that this type of wire management material is so popular.
What industries use expandable sleeving?
Expandable sleeving is used across the globe in numerous industries such as the automotive industry, the marine industry, the communication industry, industrial sites, and more. Given the benefits we listed above, it makes perfect sense why they particular type of wire management material is so popular. Offering high level protection while being not only flexible but highly resistant as well makes expandable sleeving the perfect choice for your marine vessel. The way it handles stress and vibration means that you can trust this product for years to come. Finding the right expandable sleeving for your project is not an easy task. Contact a Pacer expert today with any questions you may have.
*This page was updated on 2/08/2023*