SSL0.50SV - Flexo® Stainless Steel XC - 1/2" - Silver - 5 ft cuts

Techflex® Flexo® Stainless Steel XC

Nothing protects hoses from wear and blowout quite like real braided Stainless Steel expandable sleeving. It looks great in any application and is strong and durable. But, custom overbraided hoses are expensive, selections are often limited and production and delivery times can be an issue. Now, you can take any stock or custom hose, slip a length of full coverage Flexo® Stainless XC over it, hide the cut ends under your clamps and have the same look and protection as custom overbraided hoses at a fraction of the cost. Flexo® Stainless XC is braided from strong 304 stainless steel wires, cuts with shears or serrated scissors, is pre-rounded for easy, slip on installation and is available in diameters and expansion ranges accommodate virtually any common hose or wire application. Flexo® Stainless Steel XC is available in Silver.

MATERIAL: 304 Stainless Steel

MONOFILAMENT DIAMETER: .005” - .010”

MELT TEMP: 2,650°F (1,454°C)

SLEEVING CATEGORY: Metal & Shielding

RECOMMENDED CUTTING TOOL: Shears

What Are The Benefits of Metal Sleeving Products?

EMI/RFI Shielding: Metal braided sleeving provides excellent electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) shielding. The metal braids in the sleeve create a conductive shield that blocks out interference and prevents signal loss.

Durability: Metal braided sleeving is extremely durable and can withstand high temperatures, abrasion, and chemicals. This makes it an ideal choice for use in harsh environments or in applications where the sleeving may be subjected to high stress or wear and tear.

Beauty & Aesthetics: Metal braided sleeving can be an attractive choice for use in applications where appearance is important. The sleeving can be made from a variety of metals, including stainless steel, copper, and brass which can add a unique finish to your project

Easy Installation: Metal braided sleeving is easy to install and can be cut to length using shears. It can also be secured in place using a variety of methods, including heat shrink tubing, cable ties, clamps, or adhesive tapes.

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 Metal Sleeving Without Fray

To prevent fraying when cutting any metal braid, slip the sleeving over the intended application to get an accurate measurement, wrap the area to be cut with a couple of turns of tape, mark the cut and remove the sleeving. Use shears or serrated scissors to cut through the tape and sleeving. Don’t remove the tape until the sleeving is installed and you’re ready to terminate the end.

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.

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