Sleeving - Standard

Abrasion Protective Sleeve - Hose Cover, Cable Sleeve

WovTex™ standard abrasion protective hose cover and cable sleeve - the tubular textile sleeve manufactured from abrasion resistant Nylon - is our most economical option for managing, containing and protecting your product. It is offered in two thicknesses, light and heavy weight.
 
The applications for the standard sleeve include protection and containment for hose assemblies (Hose Sleeves, or Hose Covers, Abrasive Hose Protection), ropes and wire harnesses. Ropes and swinging metal chains are also deterred from causing physical harm or cosmetic damage.

Typical market applications include hose and wire harness protection for heavy equipment manufacturers, cable and hose protection and containment in the automobile industry, distributors and hose repair shops. 

 

 

WovTex™ Protective Sleeves Product Description - Woven sleeve for the protection of hydraulic hose and machinery; for protecting and bundling hose, cables, chains, wires, etc.

Applications:

  • Protects hose from abrasion and degradation
  • Offers limited protection from the effects of hose bursting and pinhole occurrences
  • Allows bundling of hose, cable, rope, chain, wire, etc.

 

Production Process:

  1. The bulked nylon used is entangled to enhance abrasion resistance
  2. Solution dyed yarn eliminates excess dye transfer and allows improved color retention
  3. May be printed with customer name/logo, part number and/or MSHA approval
  4. Available in multiple widths up to 9.24" inside width
  5. Available in a light and heavy weight version

 

Results:

  • Highly abrasion resistant
  • Woven product is flexible and can conform easily to most specific applications
  • Is effective in reducing the effects of pinhole occurrences
  • Offers good leakage containment


Properties and Specifications:
Abrasion - Meets or exceeds ISO6985 abrasion standard
Fire - WoxTex is approved by MSHA for use in underground mines, IC17/1
Color - Standard is black
Melting Point  - 374 - 410 F (210 - 220 C)
Material - Polyamide 6
Dimensional Stability  - Great resistance to sun, atmospheric agents and aging
Toxicity - non-toxic

Chemical Compatibility:
Gasoline - Very good
Benzene - Very good
Oil - Very good
Acetone - Very good
Mineral and vegetable oil - Very good
Ether - Very good
Alcohols - Very good
Carbone tetrachloride - Very good
Diluted bases - Very good
Chlorine based solvents - Very good
Diluted acids - Good
Mildew and bacteria growth - Resists