EXPANDO® PEEK

Operating temperature from -70°C to +260°C (-94°F to +500°F)

FAR Part 25

VW-1 according to UL 1441

Low toxicity, smoke generation, and off-gassing

Halogen-free

Does not trap heat or humidity

Rot-free

Expandable design accommodates a variety of sizes

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  • Product Description
    Expando® PEEK (polyetheretherketone) is an expandable sleeve designed for mechanical protection in temperature extremes and hostile environmental conditions. Rated to +260ºC (+500ºF), Expando PEEK meets VW-1 flammability requirements.

    The inherent properties of PEEK give Expando PEEK low levels of flammability, toxicity, smoke generation, and hard vacuum offgassing. Because of its high use temperature, Expando PEEK resists damage from high temperature air guns used with heat-shrinkable elements such as strain reliefs, terminations, and identification sleeves.

    Expando PEEK is used in the aerospace industry for its outstanding properties in extreme environments. This product should be considered for aircraft, space, military, marine, and hostile-environment applications.

    Expando products are tough, lightweight oversleeves used to protect cable assemblies, hoses and wire harnesses from chafing, cutting and abrading. The open-braid construction of Expando products enables each size to expand to fit several application shapes and diameters. This open-textile 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 PEEK 3-X
    2 (1/16")
    6 (1/4")
    2.46 (0.00165)
    610 (2000')
    Expando PEEK 6-X
    3 (1/8”)
    13 (1/2")
    4.17 (0.00280)
    305 (1000')
    Expando PEEK 13-X
    6 (1/4")
    22 (7/8")
    11.61 (0.00780)
    152 (500')
    Expando PEEK 19-X
    13 (1/2")
    29 (1-1/8")
    16.86 (0.01133)
    152 (500')
    Expando PEEK 25-X
    19 (3/4")
    45 (1-3/4")
    21.94 (0.01474)
    76 (250')
    Expando PEEK 32-X
    25 (1")
    45 (1-3/4")
    23.57 (0.01584)
    76 (250')
    Expando PEEK 45-X
    32 (1-1/4")
    64 (2-1/2")
    41.09 (0.02761)
    76 (250')
    Expando PEEK 51-X
    38 (1-1/2")
    64 (2-1/2")
    48.07 (0.03230)
    76 (250')
    Expando PEEK 64-X
    51 (2")
    76 (3")
    55.66 (0.03740)
    76 (250')
    X = Color Code: Black - 0 | Natural - 9

    For other colors, consult the factory.

    Part Numbering System

    Example



    Product Name
    Size
    Color
    Quantity
    Expando PEEK
    3
    0 (black)
    610m (2000')
  • Product Testing

    Performance Data - Expando® PEEK

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    Property
    Test Method
    Result
    Operating Temperature
    -70ºC to +260ºC (-94°F to +500°F)
    Filament Diameter
    .010"
    Melt Temperature
    ASTM D-3418
    +334°C (+633°F)
    Low Temperature Flexibility
    MIL-DTL-23053E
    -70°C
    Flammability
    FAR Part 25 (60 s)
    FAR Part 25 (12 s)
    UL 1441
    Pass
    Pass
    VW-1
    Smoke Density
    ASTM E-662
    Dmax = 50
    Hard Vacuum
    – TML
    – CVCM
    ASTM E-595
    Meets industry limits:
    1.0% max
    0.1% max
    Fluid Resistance
    – Jet Fuel JP-4 (MIL-T-5624)
    – Hydraulic Fluid (MIL-H-5606)
    – Lube Oil (MIL-I-7808)
    – De-Ice Fluid (MIL-A-8243)
    – Reference Oil #2 (ASTM D-471)
    – Salt Water (O-S-1926)
    MIL-DTL-23053
    No visible degradation

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