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Western Filament, Inc. - Expandable Sleeving
Western Filament’s Expandable Sleeving is a lightweight, self-fitting sleeving designed to protect and restrain wires, wire bundles, cables, hoses and flat or ribbon cable assemblies. Called “Chinese finger material” by some, expandable sleeving is flexible and self-fitting and adjusts to irregular surfaces and contours.
With uses in the electronic, electrical, automotive, aviation, aerospace, industrial, telecommunication and motor industries, Western Filament’s expandable sleeving is the perfect product to increase abrasion-resistance and protect against cuts, impacts and snagging.
Western Filament, founded in 1938 and manufacturing from our centrally-located Colorado facility, has become the lowest-cost expandable sleeving producer in the world. Whether your product is one of our 13 different stocked sleevings manufactured from polyester, Halar, Nomex, Kevlar, Fiberglass, Nextel, PFA or Ryton, or a special sleeving manufactured to your specifications, Western Filament can deliver a top quality product on time and under budget. Call our factory today to place an order or get answers to your technical questions.
When you are looking for quality, delivery, technical expertise and a truly competitive price, remember Western Filament, the low-cost provider.
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Polyester Expandable Sleeving (Type P) PT/PT
The most cost-effective and widely used material. Good chemical and abrasion resistance. Many general manufacturing, automotive, telecommunication, industrial and electronic uses.
WFI Part Number Nominal (inches) Size Range (inches) PutUp (feet) PT0125 1/8 3/321/4 1,000 PT0250 1/4 1/81/2 1,000 PT0313 5/16 1/45/16 1,000 PT0375 3/8 1/45/8 500 PT0500 1/2 1/43/4 500 PT0750 3/4 1/21 1/4 500 PT1000 1 3/41 1/2 250 PT1250 1 1/4 3/41 3/4 250 PT1500 1 1/2 12 1/2 250 PT1750 1 3/4 1 1/42 1/2 200 PT2000 2 1 1/23 100 PT2500 2 1/2 1 3/43/12 100 Flame Retardant Polyester - OVERVIEW +
Flame Retardant Expandable Sleeving (Type FR) FR/FR
Self-extinguishing, with good chemical and abrasion resistance. Aviation, automotive, electrical and space applications.
WFI Part Number Nominal (inches) Size Range (inches) PutUp (feet) FR0125 1/8 3/32 – 1/4 1,000 FR0250 1/4 1/8 – 1/2 1,000 FR0375 3/8 1/4 – 5/8 500 FR0500 1/2 1/4 – 3/4 500 FR0750 3/4 1/2 – 1 1/4 500 FR1250 1 1/4 3/4 – 1 3/4 250 FR1500 1 1/2 1 1/4 – 2 1/2 250 FR1750 1 3/4 1 1/2 – 2 1/2 250 FR2000 2 1 1/2 – 3 100 FR2500 2 1/2 2 – 3 1/2 100 Flame Retardant Tight Weave Polyester - OVERVIEW +
Flame Retardant Tight Weave Expandable Sleeving (Type FRTW) FR/TW
The same qualities of polyester tight weave with the added increase in density and coverage. Recommend use where self-extinguishing snag-resistance coverage and protection are critical.
WFI Part Number Nominal (inches) Size Range (inches) PutUp (feet) FRTW0125 1/8 1/8 – 13/64 1,000 FRTW0250 1/4 1/4 – 3/8 1,000 FRTW0313 5/16 1/4 – 1/2 500 FRTW0500 1/2 1/2 – 5/8 500 FRTW0562 9/16 1/2 – 3/4 500 FRTW0750 3/4 3/4 – 1 500 FRTW1000 1 3/4 – 1 1/4 250 FRTW1250 1 1/4 1 1/4 – 1 5/8 250 FRTW1500 1 1/2 1 1/2 – 1 7/8 250 FRTW1750 1 3/4 1 3/4 – 2 3/8 250 Halar - OVERVIEW +
Halar® Expandable Sleeving (Type H) HR/HR
Excellent chemical and abrasion resistance, withstands use with harsh chemicals, higher temperatures and more difficult mechanical environments. Aviation, automotive, space and telecommunications applications.
WFI Part Number Nominal (inches) Size Range (inches) PutUp (feet) HR0125 1/8 3/32 – 1/4 1,000 HR0250 1/4 1/8 – 1/2 1,000 HR0500 1/2 1/4 – 3/4 500 HR0750 3/4 1/2 – 1 1/4 500 HR1250 1 1/4 3/4 – 1 3/4 250 HR1750 1 3/4 1 1/4 – 2 1/2 200 Halar C8844 - OVERVIEW +
Halar® Expandable Sleeving (Type H) HR/HR
Excellent chemical and abrasion resistance, withstands harsh chemicals, higher temperatures and challenging mechanical environments. Manufactured specifically without a tracer in Black to the Lockheed Specification.
WFI Part Number Nominal (inches) Size Range (inches) PutUp (feet) HR0250BKNT 1/4 1/8 – 3/8 1,000 HR0500BKNT 1/2 1/4 – 3/4 500 HR0625BKNT 5/8 1/2 – 7/8 500 HR0750BKNT 3/4 1/2 – 1 1/4 500 HR0875BKNT 7/8 5/8 – 1 1/2 250 PEEK HTP-250 - OVERVIEW +
PEEK® HTP-250 Expandable Sleeving (Type PK) PEEK/HTP-250
Lightweight replacement for PFA sleeving. Self-extinguishing and low out-gassing, which makes it a perfect choice for critical aviation, space and industrial applications.
WFI Part Number Nominal (inches) Size Range (inches) PutUp (feet) PK0125 1/8 1/8 – 1/4 1,000 PK0250 1/4 1/4 – 1/2 1,000 PK0375 3/8 3/8 – 5/8 500 PK0500 1/2 1/2 – 7/8 500 PK0750 3/4 1/2 – 7/8 500 PK1000 1 3/4 – 1 1/4 250 PK1250 1 1/4 3/4 – 1 1/2 250 PK1750 1 3/4 1 1/2 – 2 1/2 250 PK2000 2 1 1/2 – 2 1/2 100 PK2500 2 1/2 23 100 PPS - OVERVIEW +
PPS Expandable Sleeving (Type PPS)
Exceptional chemical and temperature resistance. Ideal for uses in automotive, industrial, aviation and space, to protect hoses, wire bundles and cable assemblies.
WFI Part Number Nominal (inches) Size Range (inches) PutUp (feet) PPS0125 1/8 1/8 – 3/16 1,000 PPS0250 1/4 3/16 – 1/2 1,000 PPS0375 3/8 1/4 – 5/8 500 PPS500 1/2 3/8 – 3/4 500 PPS0750 3/4 5/8 – 7/8 500 PPS1250 1 1/4 1 – 1 1/2 250 PPS1750 1 3/4 1 1/4 – 2 250 PFA Fluoro-Flex 500 - OVERVIEW +
PFA Fluoro-Flex 500 Expandable Sleeving (Type TF)
Excellent abrasion and fluid resistance. Ideal for uses in aeronautical, space, electronic, marine, automotive and industrial applications.
WFI Part Number Nominal (inches) Size Range (inches) PutUp (feet) TF0125 1/8 1/8 – 13/64 1,000 TF0250 1/4 1/4 – 5/16 1,000 TF0375 3/8 3/8 – 5/8 500 TF0500 1/2 1/2 – 3/4 500 TF0750 3/4 3/4 – 1 500 TF1000 1 1 – 1 1/4 250 TF1250 1 1/4 1 1/4 – 1 1/2 250 TF1750 1 3/4 250 TF2000 2 250 Nomex - OVERVIEW +
Nomex® Expandable Sleeving
High-strength, solvent and abrasion resistance. Works well at elevated temperatures. Ideal for aerospace and aviation applications.
WFI Part Number Nominal (inches) Size Range (inches) PutUp (feet) NS0125 1/8 500 NS0250 1/4 500 NS0350** 11/32 500 NS0375 3/8 500 NS0500 1/2 250 NS0625 5/8 250 NS0650** 11/16 250 NS0750 3/4 250 NS1000 1 100 NS1250 1 1/4 100 NS1500 1 1/2 100 Nextel Ceramic - OVERVIEW +
Nextel® Ceramic Expandable Sleeving
Excellent temperature, abrasion and fluid resistance. Ideal for aerospace, automotive, aviation and
electrical applications.WFI Part Number Nominal (inches) Size Range (inches) PutUp (feet) C0125 1/8 200 C0250 1/4 200 C0375 3/8 200 C0500 1/2 100 C625 5/8 100 C0750 3/4 100
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