OVR0.38BK - OVR Braid - 3/8" - Black - 5 ft cuts

Techflex® OVR Braid

The fact is, braid is better at protecting wire harnesses than any other technology engineers have come up with. Braid beautifully combines the features of flexibility, ruggedness, breathability, and coverage. What is not considered a feature of braid is the 2000 pound braiding machine required to create many of today’s “over braided” heavy equipment harnesses. That’s why Techflex® created OVR Braid. Made from the exact OEM yarns used and approved by the top construction equipment manufacturers, OVR Braid is designed to install from a roll quickly and efficiently. This is perfect whether building an assembly from scratch or repairing an existing wire loom. OVR can be installed in a similar way to our well know Flexo® style sleeves, by expanding and sliding it. This allows OVR to snake itself down nearly any harness without tools or machines. Once installed even a highly experienced harness aficionado would be hard pressed to tell which harness was “over braided” and which harness was “Techflex OVR Braid”.

MONOFILAMENT: .028” PVC Coated Nylon

MELT TEMP: 325°F (163°C)

OPERATING TEMP: -40°F to 225°F (-40°C to 107°C)

COLOR OPTIONS: Black

SLEEVING CATEGORY: Heavy Duty

RECOMMENDED CUTTING TOOL: Hot Knife

Why Use OVR Braid Instead of Overbraiding Services?

Cost Savings: Braided sleeving is typically less expensive than overbraiding services, especially for small or custom orders. If you have a large quantity of hoses to protect, using OVR Braid can save you a significant amount of money.

Easy Of Installation: OVR Braid can be easily installed by slipping it over the hose, whereas overbraiding requires specialized equipment and skilled labor. You know what that means... more time and money on installation costs.

What Is OEM OverBraiding?

OEM (Original equipment manufacturer) overbraiding involves wrapping a hose or cable with a layer of braided material, such as nylon or stainless steel, to improve its strength and durability. The braided layer can also provide protection against abrasion, punctures, and other types of wear and tear that the hose or cable may be exposed to during use. Examples of OEM applications that may require overbraiding include automotive, aerospace, and industrial systems, where hoses and cables are used to transmit fluids, gases, or electricity. Below are some specific benefits of overbraid on Hoses:

Increased strength & durability: Over braiding involves wrapping a hose with a layer of braided material, which can increase its strength and durability. This can make the hose more resistant to damage from abrasion, punctures, and other types of wear and tear.

Improved resistance to pressure: Over braiding can also increase a hose's resistance to pressure, making it better suited for high-pressure applications. The braided layer can help prevent the hose from bursting or leaking under high pressure conditions.

Protection against environmental factors: The braided layer can also provide some protection against environmental factors such as UV rays, chemicals, and extreme temperatures. This can help extend the life of the hose and prevent damage caused by exposure to harsh conditions.

Protect Your Cables & Hoses From Damage

Heavy Duty Braided sleeving is ideal for use in applications where protecting wires & hoses from abrasion damage is a primary concern. These sleeving products are designed to endure high abrasion environments where flying debris & dragging along abrasive surfaces are common. These products also provide protection again dirt & grime. Heavy duty braided sleeving is designed to withstand exposure to the elements and can provide protection against UV rays, moisture, and other environmental factors, making it a good choice for outdoor applications. Some common industries that require the extra protection of heavy duty sleeving include: Marine, Mining, Construction, Agriculture, Automotive, & more.

Tips for Installing & Terminating Braided Sleeving

How To Determine What Diameter Sleeving You Need

Bundle the cords that you’ll be covering and measure the diameter of the bundle. If you want a snug fit, choose a braided sleeving option with a slightly smaller diameter than that of your cables. If you want a loose and flexible fit, choose a braided sleeving option with a diameter that is equal to or slightly larger than that of your cables. Keep in mind that braided sleeving loses 2% to 3% of its length when it expands. Be sure to plan accordingly!

How To Cut Sleeving with a Hot Knife

To ensure a frayless, professional end on any installation, it is recommended that expandable braided sleeving be cut with a hot knife, rope cutter, or similar tool. We offer a wide variety of Hot Knives for different applications, including handheld knives, table knives, and replacement blades. Watch our video on Using A Hot Knife To Cut Braided Expandable Sleeving.

How To Terminate Sleeving with Heatshrink Tubing

Heatshrink Tubing is the ideal way to create a tight, professional finish on any wire, hose or cable management project. Once shrunk, the tubing will hold its reduced state, even at elevated temperatures. This application can be used to protect, color code, brand, or secure ends or sections of braided sleeving. A Heat Gun is required to properly apply heatshrink tubing. You can find a guide to the proper technique for working with heatshrink tubing Here.

Techflex® Sleeving Categories & What They Mean

GENERAL PURPOSE: Suggested for general wire management, bundling, identification and protection applications in home, office, commercial and industrial environments.
HEAVY DUTY: Ideal for use in applications where protection from abrasion damage is a primary concern. These products are built to withstand rugged, challenging environments.
METAL & SHIELDING: Products that not only provide protection and management for wires and cables, but also offer EMI, RFI and ESD protection in a wide range of vulnerable applications.
ADVANCED ENGINEERING: Engineered from specialized polymers, designed to exacting specifications and manufactured to tight tolerances, these premium products are in use in many aerospace, military and biomedical applications.
HIGH TEMPERATURE: Designed for protection in high temperature environments where failure would be catastrophic, these products are state of the art in high temperature material engineering.
SPECIALTY: Highly engineered, application specific products to fulfill our customer's individual and unique product specifications.
ELECTRICAL: Coated fiberglass sleeving options engineered to provide a range of insulation options with up to 15,000volt protection.

How to Choose The Correct Braided Sleeving

A lot of factors go into determining the correct braided sleeving wire protection method for your project. We’ve broken it down to help you narrow your search:

• Operating Temp: Is your wire harness going to be regularly exposed to extreme temperatures or possible flames? The operating temperature of your harness is a critical consideration when choosing sleeving to ensure that the sleeving you select can withstand the intended environment and provide adequate protection.
• Flexibility & Expansion Ratio: Flexibility is an important factor if your wire harness will be snaking around a lot of corners or curves or is frequently moving. Expansion ratio refers to the amount by which the diameter of a braided sleeving can increase when stretched. The expansion ratio of braided sleeving can vary depending on the material it is made of and the construction of the braiding.
• Material: Braided sleeving is available in a wide range of materials to provide different levels of abrasion, UV, and chemical resistance. Material also effects wire harness weight, EMI protection, and flexibility.
• Cutting Tool: Checking the recommended cutting tool for a sleeving product allows you to ensure you have the tools necessary for the job. If using a hot knife is not feasible for you, be sure to look for sleeving options that can be cut fraylessly with scissors.
• Sleeve Vs. Wrap: If you are consistently changing the wires & cables of your harness then a split wrap may be a better option for you than a solid sleeving product to installation is fast & easy.
• Industry & Environment:Techflex® braided sleeving products are organized into categories based on the most common uses of each product. If you work in a specific industry, visiting the corresponding product category may be a fast way to see applicable sleeving options for your project.
• Color choices: Braided sleeving is great for matching, color coding, and to identify wires & cables. If color coding is your goal, make sure the product you are considering offers enough colors for your project.