EXPANDO® HR

Operating temperature from -70°C to +150°C (-94°F to +302°F)

VW-1 according to UL 1441

FAR 25 § 853

UL recognized component

Does not trap heat or humidity

Rot-free

Expandable design accommodates a variety of sizes

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  • Product Description
    Expando® HR is an expandable sleeve constructed of Halar® (E-CTFE) fluoropolymer that is designed for applications up to +150ºC (+302ºF). Inherently flame-retardant, it is a UL Recognized Component which meets VW-1 requirements, and will not melt and drip on direct exposure to flame. Expando HR is a special purpose, highly reliable solution for military and aerospace applications. It offers good mechanical properties, performs well in both high and low temperature environments, and has outstanding chemical resistance.

    Expando HR protective oversleeve has many uses in the aerospace, marine, electronic, military, nuclear and general manufacturing industries.

    Expando products are tough, lightweight oversleeves used to protect cable assemblies, hoses and wire harnesses from chafing, cutting and abrading. The open-weave construction of Expando products enables each size to expand to fit several application shapes and sizes. This open-weave construction also makes them highly flexible and resistant to trapping water, heat and humidity.
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  • Sizes / Availability

    Product Specifications

    Commercial Part Number
    Recommended Application Range mm (in)
    Min Ø
    Max Ø
    Max Weight
    g/m (lbs/ft)
    Standard Packaging
    m (ft)
    Expando HR 3-X/X
    2 (3/32")
    6 (1/4")
    4.42 (0.00297)
    610 (2000')
    Expando HR 6-X/X
    3 (1/8”)
    11 (7/16")
    6.06 (0.00407)
    305 (1000')
    Expando HR 13-X/X
    6 (1/4")
    19 (3/4")
    19.64 (0.0132)
    152 (500')
    Expando HR 19-X/X
    13 (1/2")
    32 (1-1/4")
    27.83 (0.0187)
    152 (500')
    Expando HR 32-X/X
    19 (3/4")
    45 (1-3/4")
    37.65 (0.0253)
    76 (250')
    Expando HR 45-X/X
    32 (1-1/4")
    70 (2-3/4")
    62.21 (0.0418)
    76 (250')
    Expando HR 51-X/X
    38 (1-1/2")
    89 (3-1/2")
    73.66 (0.0495)
    76 (250')
    X/X = Color Code: 0/9 for black with white tracer; 9/0 for white with black tracer

    Part Numbering System

    Example



    Product Name
    Size
    Color
    Quantity
    Expando HR
    3
    9/0 (white with a black tracer)
    610m (2000ft)
  • Product Testing

    Performance Data - Expando® HR

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    Property
    Test Method
    Result
    Operating Temperature
    -70ºC to +150ºC (-94°F to +302°F)
    Low Temperature Flexibility
    MIL-DTL-23053D
    -70°C
    Flammability
    UL 1441
    FAR 25 § 853
    VW-1
    Pass
    Smoke Density
    ASTM E-662
    Flaming Mode
    Non-Flaming Mode

    Dmax <50
    Dmax <50
    Hard Vacuum
    – TML
    – CVCM
    ASTM E-595
    Meets industry limits:
    1.0% max
    0.1% max
    Abrasion Resistance
    EN 6059 Part 403
    Pass

    All numeric performance data shows average or typical values. Please consult your sales representative for product drawings, test reports and OEM approvals.