Aramid Flexo® KV Expandable Braided Sleeving
Your Cable & Hose Protection Choice When Failure is Not an Option
What's special about Kevlar® Braided Sleeving?
- Will not melt or support combustion
- Retains properties in extreme high and low temperatures
- Up to 20 times stronger than steel yet stays soft, flexible and pliable
- Extreme Operating Temps: -340° to 320° F
- Excellent abrasion resistance & good chemical resistance
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Kevlar® (KV) is a soft, flexible sleeving used to bundle and/or protect wires, hoses and wire harnesses from extreme environmental conditions. Kevlar is braided from aramid fibers and has a unique combination of durability, pliability and high tensile strength. Kevlar has excellent thermal stability permitting long-term use at temperatures up to 160° C/320° F without significant strength loss.
Splice Free Spooling:
Some splices are normal during the braiding process. Usually, not more than one or two splices will be on any given spool. Ordering splice-free spools guarantees the maximum continuous yield on your spools. This option is suggested when ordering large lengths of sleeving or for important and precise projects. This treatment is most applicable in lengths that exceed 100 feet. In general, shorter lengths will be splice free as they come off the spools.
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KVN0.13YL | Aramid Flexo® Kevlar 1/8" Yellow | ||
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KVN0.25YL | Aramid Flexo® Kevlar 1/4" Yellow | ||
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KVN0.50YL | Aramid Flexo® Kevlar 1/2" Yellow | ||
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KVN0.75YL | Aramid Flexo® Kevlar 3/4" Yellow | ||
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KVN1.00YL | Aramid Flexo® Kevlar 1" Yellow | ||
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KVN1.25YL | Aramid Flexo® Kevlar 1 1/4" Yellow | ||
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KVN1.50YL | Aramid Flexo® Kevlar 1 1/2" Yellow | ||
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KVN2.00YL | Aramid Flexo® Kevlar 2" Yellow | ||
What Makes Kevlar® So Strong?
There are many components that contribute to the strength of Kevlar, including the fact that Kevlar is a polymer containing aromatic and amide molecular groups. When the molten Kevlar is spun into fibers, the polymers have a crystalline arrangement, with the polymer chains oriented parallel to the fiber's axis. The amide groups are able to form hydrogen bonds between the polymer chains, which act like glue holding the separate polymer chains together. The most recent XANES images confirm that the aromatic components of Kevlar have a radial (spoke-like) orientation, which allows for a high degree of symmetry and order.
Kevlar® does NOT melt or support combustion. Short term exposures (several minutes) as high as 300° C/572° F can be tolerated. Kevlar® sleeving offers strength and durability, yet is relatively light in weight. It is mostly used in the fiber optic and electromechanical cable industries where high temperatures and durability are required of the protective sleeving.
Technical Specifications Monofilament Thickness: N/A
| Nominal size | Min. Diameter | Max. Diameter | OD | ID | Weight in lbs/ 1000' |
| 1/4" | 1/8" | 5/16" | 0.29" | .25" | 3 |
| 1/2" | 1/4" | 5/8" | 0.54" | .50" | 9.6 |
| 3/4" | 1/2" | 7/8" | 0.79" | .75" | 14.4 |
| 1" | 3/4" | 1-1/4" | 1.04" | 1.0" | 19.2 |
| 1-1/4" | 1" | 1-5/8" | 1.29" | 1.25" | 24.0 |
| 1-1/2" | 1-1/4" | 2" | 1.54" | 1.5" | 29.0 |
Material Specifications
| Chemical Resistances | Testing Method | Strength & Abrasion | |||
| Aromatic Solvents | 2 | N/A | Tensile Strength | 439,000 PSI (ASTM D-2256) | |
| Aliphatic Solvents | 2 | N/A | Abrasion Resistance | Medium | |
| Chlorinated Solvents | 2 | N/A | Tenacity g/denier | 2 | |
| Weak Bases | 1 | N/A | Typical Elongation | Break 50 | |
| Salts | 1 | N/A | 3g/denier | ||
| Strong Bases | 2 | N/A | Specific Gravity | 1.44 (ASTM D-792) | |
| Salt Water | 1 | O-S-1926 | Abrasion Test Machine, Wheel | Taber 5150, Calibrase H-18 | |
| Hydraulic Fluid | 1 | MIL-H-5606 | Abrasion Test Load | 500g | |
| Lube Oil | 1 | MIL-L-7808 | Room Temperature, Humidity | 80° F, 70% | |
| De-Ice Fluid | 1 | MIL-A-8243 | Scuffing, Pulling of Fibers | 20 Test Cycles | |
| Strong Acids | 2 | N/A | Scuffing, Pulling of Fibers Continues | 400 Test Cycles | |
| Strong Oxidants | 2 | N/A | Material Destroyed | 700 Test Cycles | |
| Esters Keytones | 1 | N/A | Pre-Test/Post-Test Weight | 5,730.5mg / 5,2001.1mg | |
| UV Light | 4 | N/A | Test End Loss of Mass Point of Destruction | 530.4mg | |
| Petroleum | 1 | N/A | Outgassing | High | |
| Fungus | 2 | ASTM G-21* | Oxygen Index | 29 (ASTM D-2863) | |
| - | - | Halogen Free | Yes | ||
| * MIL-1-744, MIL-STD 810/508 |
Continuous Operating Temperatures | °C | °F | ||
| MIL-E-5272, MIL-1-1631 |
Maximum | 160 | 320 | ||
| 1-No effect | - | Minimum | -170 | -274 | |
| 2-Little effect |
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| 3-Moderate effect | |||||
| 4-Greater effect | |||||
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