- FAR 25 Approved
- Ultra Light Weight
- Highly Wear Resistant
- Expands up to 150%
- Resists Acids, Bases, Solvents, Fuels
- Temp Range -70°C to 200°C
- Melt Temp 285°C
Flexo PPS (RY) expandable sleeving is used in high temperature, flame resistant wire harnesses and cable assemblies. RY is an extremely lightweight sleeving, resistant to high temperatures and virtually impervious to solvents. RY is ideal for aerospace, telecom and military applications and meets many engineering goals including; chemical resistance, high temperature stability, zero moisture absorption, excellent dimensional stability and ultra-low wear.
Flexo PPS is braided from 8 mil flame resistant PolyPhenylene Sulfide (PPS) monofilament fibers. PPS offers the broadest resistance to chemicals of any advanced engineering plastic. The material resists all known solvents below 392°F (200°C) and is inert to steam, strong bases, fuels and acids.
Flexo PPS is available from stock in either Natural or Black.
Specifications
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES |
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Monofilament Diameter: | 0.008 " |
Flammability Rating: | Far 25 - VW-1 |
Recommended Cutting: | Hot Knife |
Colors: | 2 |
Wall Thickness: | 0.024 " |
Tensile Strength: | 6.1 |
Abrasion Resistance: | N/A |
Specific Gravity: | 1.3 |
Moisture Absorption Percent (%): | 0.02 |
HARD VACCUUM DATA |
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TML: | 0.08 |
CVCM: | 0 |
WVR: | 0.04 |
Outgassing: | Low |
Oxygen Index: | 40 |
OPERATING TEMPERATURES |
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Minimum Continuous: | -94 ºF / -70 ºC |
Maximum Continuous: | 392 ºF / 200 ºC |
Melt: | 545 ºF / 285 ºC |
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE |
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1 = No Effect, 2 = Little Effect, 3 = Affected, 4 = More Affected, 5 = Severely Affected |
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Aromatic Solvents: | 1 |
Aliphatic Solvents: | 1 |
Chlorinated Solvents: | 1 |
Weak Bases: | 1 |
Salts: | 1 |
Strong Bases: | 1 |
Salt Water: | 1 |
Hydraulic Fluid: | 1 |
Lube Oil: | 1 |
De-Icing Fluid: | 1 |
Strong Acids: | 1 |
Strong Oxidants: | 1 |
Esters / Ketones: | 1 |
UV Light: | 1 |
Petroleum: | 1 |
Fungus: | 1 |
OTHER INFORMATION |
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Halogen Free: | Yes |
ROHS: | Yes |
SVHC: | None |
UL: | No |