Wires, cables, and hoses used around extreme heat need protection that can withstand demanding conditions without adding excessive weight or bulk. Saylor 3000 protective sleeving uses high temperature yarns to help protect these components from heat and flame exposure in industrial, commercial, lighting, aircraft, and automotive applications.
Quantum Flex, the first product in the Saylor 3000 line, is a lightweight sleeving option for environments where temperatures as high as 3000°F may be encountered. It is designed to maintain its properties in harsh settings while providing heat protection and electrical insulation.
What Is High Temperature Sleeving?
High temperature sleeving is a protective textile covering installed over wires, cables, and hoses. It helps shield the covered component from heat and flame in applications where standard insulating materials may not provide the necessary protection.
Selecting the right sleeving requires careful consideration of the operating temperature, duration of exposure, available installation space, electrical requirements, and surrounding conditions. When weight and bulk are concerns, lightweight textile sleeving can provide a practical alternative to heavier protective materials.
Saylor 3000 Performance Features
Saylor 3000 is designed for applications that require resistance to extreme heat while maintaining a lightweight construction. Its properties include:
- Very high LOI, or Limiting Oxygen Index
- Flame resistance with material that will not melt
- Zero percent shrink at 1250°C, or 2282°F, for up to 30 seconds
- Heat dimensional stability
- Nonconductive construction
- Chemical resistance
- Lightweight material
These characteristics allow the sleeving to protect components in environments where heat, flame, electrical insulation, and chemical exposure may all be concerns.
Designed for Short Lengths
The heat treatment applied during production gives Saylor 3000 nonfraying properties. This makes the material well suited for applications that require short sections of sleeving.
Reducing fraying at the cut ends helps the material retain a cleaner, more stable edge during handling and installation. It also allows manufacturers to use the amount of sleeving required for each component without unnecessary material.
High Temperature Sleeving Applications
Saylor 3000 can be used across several industries and applications, including:
- High temperature wire and cable insulation
- Heat protection for hoses
- Industrial and commercial equipment
- Lighting systems
- Aircraft applications
- Automotive components
The proper product and construction depend on the temperature, component dimensions, exposure period, and other operating conditions involved.
Custom High Temperature Protection
Standard sleeving does not fit every component or application. Saylor Technical Products can produce custom wire and hose protection solutions based on specific temperature, sizing, and performance requirements.
Contact our team to discuss your application and determine which high temperature sleeving option is right for your project.
