Fiberglass Sleeve Quick Reference

Materials

• Type E Fiberglass

Construction

• Braided
• Expandable Braided
• Knitted

Recommended Operating Temperature

• 1000°F (540°C)

Size Range

• 1/4" (6.4mm) through 6" (152mm), depending upon specific product

Industries

• Transportation (Aerospace, Auto, Locomotive, Heavy Equipment)
• Metals, Iron & Steel
• Hose Fabrication
• OEM

Applications

• Wiring, Hose and Cable Heat & Flame Protection
• Insulation/Heat Containment

Custom Options

• Vermiculite or Saturant Coatings
• Heat Treated
• Expandable Version
• Special bulk packaging to maximize productivity/minimize waste

Fiberglass Sleeve – Braided

SILIVMA braided fiberglass sleeve provides flexibility, durability and thermal containment. Braided fiberglass sleeves can be heat treated to burn off surface binders and minimize off-gassing and smoke often encountered during initial high temperature exposure of untreated fiberglass. Braided fiberglass sleeve can also be coated with a saturant to minimize fraying and increase abrasion resistance or a vermiculite coating which provides the same benefits of saturant with the added benefit of enhanced performance at temperature extremes.

Fiberglass Sleeve – Knitted

SILIVMA knitted fiberglass sleeve provides a more economical thermal protection solution while still providing exceptional thermal protection/containment. Knitted fiberglass sleeves can often times be provided in longer bulk lengths than braided sleeves due to the manufacturing process, thereby minimizing material handling & wastage and maximizing process productivity.

Expandable Braided Fiberglass Sleeve

SILIVMA expandable braided fiberglass sleeve is specially constructed to provide maximum flexibility and expansion (up to 2X relaxed diameter) to accommodate installation over fittings, couplings and other in-line obstructions that inhibit standard sleeves. Saturated expandable braided fiberglass sleeve is manufactured with a Saturant coating to minimize fray and increase abrasion resistance. SILIVMA fiberglass sleeves are available in sizes from 1/4″ (6.4mm) through 6″ (152.4mm) dependent upon specific product. Braided, expandable braided and knitted constructions are available. Vermiculite and saturant coatings are available for braided sleeves.