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### **What is a cable sleeve?**

Cable sleeves or sheathing offer protection for cables from abrasive environments whilst also optimising space as they can be used to bundle cables together or insulate a single cable. Their use is ideal for avoiding tangles, hiding unsightly cables and making a cable area safe. A sleeve can be flexible, solid, expandable, braided or mesh, in fact they are available in multiple materials, shapes and sizes. RS offers a wide range of sleeving which can be durable and versatile.

### **What are the benefits of using cable sleeves?**
- Improved Cable Management
- Protection
- Flexibility
- Extended Cable Lifespan
- Safety
- Prevention of Interference
- Aesthetics

###  **What are the types of cable sleeving?**

There are several types of cable sleeving materials available, each with its own unique characteristics and benefits. Here are some common types of cable sleeving:

- **PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)**: PET sleeving is lightweight, flexible, and durable. It's expandable, making it suitable for bundling various cable sizes.
- **Nylon**: Nylon cable sleeving is known for its strength and abrasion resistance. It offers excellent protection for cables in rugged environments.
- **Braided Sleeving**: Braided sleeving is made by weaving fibres together to create a tubular structure. It provides good protection against abrasion and is expandable to accommodate different cable sizes.
- **Heat Shrink Tubing**: While not a traditional cable sleeving, heat shrink tubing is often used to protect and insulate individual cables or wire bundles.
- **Fabric**: Fabric cable sleeving has a soft and tactile feel. It's often used for aesthetic purposes, offering a more natural look compared to plastic-based options.
- **Silicone**: Silicone cable sleeving is heat-resistant and provides good insulation and protection against moisture and chemicals. It's commonly used in industrial and automotive applications.
- **Metal Mesh**: Metal mesh cable sleeving, usually made of stainless steel, provides high-level protection against abrasion and mechanical damage. It's often used in heavy-duty applications where cables are exposed to extreme conditions.

**See our other product areas that are linked to cable sleeves:**

**Heat Shrink Tubing**

[**https://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/cables-wires/cable-joints-cable-sleeving/heat-shrink-tubing/**](https://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/cables-wires/cable-joints-cable-sleeving/heat-shrink-tubing/)

**Cable Sleeve Tools**

[https://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/hand-tools/cable-connector-crimping-tools/cable-sleeving-tools/](https://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/hand-tools/cable-connector-crimping-tools/cable-sleeving-tools/)



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