EXPANDO® PT & EXPANDO® PT PLUS

Operating temperature from -70°C to +125°C (-94°F to +257°F)

UL recognized component

Expansion ration 1:3

Does not trap heat or humidity

Rot-free

Self-fitting over many shapes and sizes

Self-extinguishing when used to encase typical non-flammable wires or cables

Plus version eliminates the need for hot-knife cutting

Available in 7 colors

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  • Product Description
    Expando® PT & Expando® PT Plus 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.

    Expando PT and Expando PT Plus are braided polyester (PET) sleeves designed for applications up to 125°C. General purpose industrial/commercial products, Expando PT and Expando PT Plus balance the properties of mechanical and thermal stability with economy.

    The patented Bentley-Harris Plus treatment makes end termination neater and easier. The Plus treatment creates a webbing between the filaments of the sleeving to reduce end fray during installation and through the life of the product. Because of the fray-resistant properties of Expando PT Plus, it can be cut with ordinary scissors, which reduces assembly time and eliminates the need for proper ventilation equipment required for hot-knife cutting.

    Expando PT and Expando PT Plus oversleeves have many applications in the marine, electronic and general manufacturing industries. The ability of Expando PT and Expando PT Plus to retain flexibility at low temperatures make them ideal for exposed applications in weather stations, navigation beacons and radar antennas.
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    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 PT Plus 3-X
    Expando PT 3-X
    2 (3/32")
    6 (1/4")
    2.62 (0.0018)
    2.62 (0.0018)
    610 (2000')
    Expando PT Plus 6-X
    Expando PT 6-X
    3 (1/8")
    11 (7/16")
    4.32 (0.0029)
    3.93 (0.0026)
    305 (1000')
    Expando PT Plus 10-X
    Expando PT 10-X
    6 (1/4")
    13 (1/2")
    9.90 (0.0066)
    9.49 (0.0064)
    152 (500')
    Expando PT Plus 13-X
    Expando PT 13-X
    6 (1/4")
    19 (3/4")
    12.60 (0.0085)
    11.61 (0.0078)
    152 (500')
    Expando PT Plus 19-X
    Expando PT 19-X
    13 (1/2")
    32 (1-1/4")
    19.64 (0.0132)
    18.01 (0.0121)
    152 (500')
    Expando PT Plus 32-X
    Expando PT 32-X
    19 (3/4")
    45 (1-3/4")
    26.19 (0.0176)
    24.85 (0.0167)
    76 (250')
    Expando PT Plus 45-X
    Expando PT 45-X
    32 (1-1/4")
    70 (2-3/4")
    44.20 (0.0297)
    42.56 (0.0286)
    76 (250')
    Expando PT Plus 51-X
    Expando PT 51-X
    38 (1-1/2")
    89 (3-1/2")
    54.02 (0.0363)
    53.34 (0.0358)
    76 (250')
    X = Color Code: 0 = Black 9 = Natural 6 = Blue 4 = Yellow 2 = Red 3 = Orange 8 = Gray

    Part Numbering System

    Example



    Product Name
    Size
    Color
    Quantity
    Expando PT Plus
    3
    0 (black)
    610m (2000 ft)
  • Product Testing

    Performance Data - Expando® PT & Expando® PT Plus

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    Property
    Test Method
    Result
    Operating Temperature
    -70ºC to +125ºC (-94°F to +257°F)
    Low Temperature Flexibility
    MIL-DTL-23053E
    -70°C (-94°F)
    Melt Temperature
    ASTM D-3418
    +250°C (+482°F)

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

    Expando sleeving products made with the patented “Plus” treatment should not be used in hard vacuum environments nor immersed in solvents or liquids where Plus particulates could contaminate the system environment. Consult Systems Protection for information on protection products for these applications.