T6F0.50SV - T6 ThermaShield® - 1/2" - Silver - 4ft Piece

Techflex® T6 ThermaShield®

One of the most popular items in the ThermaShield® line of aluminized fiberglass products, T6, is designed for ease of installation when component disassembly isn’t practical. Just wrap the pre-formed, split flexible tube around any component and seal the sides with the high temperature adhesive strip to provide protection from hot pipes and engine components.

The highly reflective aluminized exterior, combined with the insulating fiberglass interior, protects delicate wire bundles, cables and lines from damage caused by nearby exhaust pipes, headers or other heat generating components.

OPERATING TEMPS: -76ºF to 491ºF (-60ºC to 255ºC)

MELT TEMP: 2,048°F (1,120°C)

COLOR OPTIONS: Silver

SLEEVING CATEGORY: High Temperature

RECOMMENDED CUTTING TOOL: Scissors

Why Do I Need High Temperature Sleeving?

There are many applications where high temperature braided sleeving is essential, such as in aerospace, automotive, industrial, and military settings. In these environments, wires and cables may be subjected to intense heat from engines, exhaust systems, or other high-temperature sources. Without proper insulation and protection, these components can become damaged or even fail, leading to system downtime, safety hazards, and costly repairs.

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 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.

About The ThermaShield® Family of Products

ThermaShield® creates a thermal buffer between your wires, hoses and cables and the high temperature environments surrounding them. ThermaShield® is engineered by laminating an aluminized metallic heat shield to a layer of strong, tightly braided fiberglass insulation. This system provides superior protection from radiant heat by reflecting it away from sensitive electronics, wiring and hoses.

ThermaShield® Convoluted – This pre-rounded sleeve, comes in 4 ft sticks, and is easy to slip over wires or hoses, and bend in any direction needed. The seamless construction provides full coverage and protection, and the flexible sleeving cuts easily with scissors.

ThermaShield® Tube – This tube is very flexible & will endure temperatures up to 1,200°F without delaminating, turning brittle or suffering adhesive failure. It is ideal in any situation where protection from radiant heat is a primary concern, and long length of flexible material are required.

ThermaShield® Wrap – When component disassembly isn’t an option, ThermaShield® Wrap is the solution. Designed to fit securely around existing assemblies and hard to reach components, the flat material is joined along the edge with a strip of permanent, high temperature adhesive. The aggressive bonding agent will securely adhere anywhere along the width of the material, affording maximum protection and allowing a snug fit around odd-shaped connectors and terminations.

ThermaShield® Flat – An aluminum laminated fiberglass sheet with a full coating of permanent, high temperature adhesive, applies directly to any clean surface. Ideal solution for protecting delicate electronic component boxes mounted close to engines or other heat sources. When applied, the aluminum laminate reflects heat away and the insulating fiberglass backing protects the fragile contents from thermal damage and failure.

ThermaShield® Tape – A high temperature and EMI/RDI shielding tape that exhibits outstanding heat reflectivity and thermal stability at extremely high temperatures for short periods of time. The tape is constructed of 1 mil aluminum foil, laminated on 2 mil glass cloth with silicone adhesive.

ThermaShield® Connector Shield – The Techflex® Connector Shield is specially designed to protect your connectors from all types of heat. Engine and exhaust temperatures on today’s motors can quickly exceed the design limits of plastic connector bodies.

T6 ThermaShield® - One of the most popular items in the ThermaShield® line of aluminized fiberglass products, T6, is designed for ease of installation when component disassembly isn’t practical. Just wrap the pre-formed, split flexible tube around any component and seal the sides with the high temperature adhesive strip to provide protection from hot pipes and engine components.

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.