EXPANDO® PPS

Operating temperature from -70°C to +200°C (-94°F to +392°F)

Meets VW-1 requirements

BMS 13-52 Type III

Low toxicity, smoke generation, and off-gassing

Does not trap heat or humidity

Rot-free

Expandable design accommodates a variety of sizes

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  • Product Description
    Expando® PPS (polyphenylene sulfide) is an expandable sleeve designed for mechanical protection in high temperatures. Rated to +200ºC (+392ºC), Expando PPS meets VW-1 flame test requirements.

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

    Expando PPS 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 PPS 3-X
    2 (1/16")
    6 (1/4")
    3.44 (0.0023)
    610 (2000')
    Expando PPS 6-X
    3 (1/8”)
    13 (1/2")
    5.89 (0.0040)
    305 (1000')
    Expando PPS 13-X
    7 (9/32")
    19 (3/4")
    12.11 (0.0081)
    152 (500')
    Expando PPS 19-X
    13 (1/2")
    32 (1-1/4")
    14.24 (0.0096)
    152 (500')
    Expando PPS 32-X
    25 (1")
    45 (1-3/4")
    26.34 (0.0177)
    76 (250')
    Expando PPS 45-X
    32 (1-1/4")
    64 (2-1/2")
    28.72 (0.0193)
    76 (250')
    X = Color Code: Black - 0 | Natural - 9

    Part Numbering System

    Example



    Product Name
    Size
    Color
    Quantity
    Expando PPS
    13
    0 (black)
    610m (2000')
  • Product Testing

    Performance Data - Expando® PPS

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    Property
    Test Method
    Result
    Operating Temperature
    -70ºC to +200ºC (-94°F to +302°F)
    Low Temperature Flexibility
    MIL-DTL-23053E
    -70°C
    Flammability
    UL 1441
    FAR Part 25
    VW-1
    Pass
    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
    Maintains >90% tensile retention

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