EXPANDO® PFA

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

BMS 13-52 Type IV

FAR Part 25

Does not trap heat or humidity

Rot-free

Expandable design accommodates a variety of sizes

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  • Product Description
    Expando® PFA is an expandable sleeve constructed of PFA (perfluoroalkoxy) that is designed for applications up to +260ºC (+500ºF). Expando PFA has low flammability and resists damage from most chemicals.

    Expando PFA protective oversleeve is widely used in the aerospace industry for its high temperature capability and ability to retain flexibility at low temperatures.

    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 PFA 3-9
    1 (1/32")
    6 (1/4")
    7.9 (0.0053)
    610 (2000')
    Expando PFA 6-9
    2 (1/16")
    11 (7/16")
    10.8 (0.0073)
    305 (1000')
    Expando PFA 10-9
    5 (3/16")
    16 (5/8")
    33.7 (0.0226)
    152 (500')
    Expando PFA 13-9
    8 (5/16")
    19 (3/4")
    40.8 (0.0274)
    152 (500')
    Expando PFA 19-9
    10 (3/8")
    25 (1")
    50.6 (0.0340)
    152 (500')
    Expando PFA 32-9
    16 (5/8")
    38 (1-1/2")
    82.2 (0.0552)
    76 (250')
    Expando PFA 45-9
    17 (11/16")
    51 (2")
    101.3 (0.0680)
    76 (250')
    Expando PFA 51-9
    19 (3/4")
    76 (3")
    144.4 (0.0970)
    76 (250')

    Part Numbering System

    Example



    Product Name
    Size
    Color
    Quantity
    Expando PFA
    19
    9 (natural)
    152m (500')
  • Product Testing

    Performance Data - Expando® PFA

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    Property
    Test Method
    Result
    Operating Temperature
    -70ºC to +260ºC (-94°F to +500°F)
    Melt Temperature
    ASTM D-3418
    +302°C (+576°F)
    Low Temperature Flexibility
    MIL-DTL-23053E
    -70°C
    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
    24-hour immersion
    No visible degradation
    Maintains >80% tensile strength

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