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    Cable Sleeves

    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/

    Cable Sleeve Tools

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

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    RS PRO
    Braided,Expandable
    12mm
    Black
    Silicone Rubber Glass
    1m
    12mm
    19.2mm
    -40°C
    +235°C
    Halogen Free, Self-extinguishing
    2.5kV/mm
    -
    -
    IEC 60684, RoHS Compliant, UL 1441
    -
    RS PRO
    Braided
    20mm
    Natural
    Fibreglass
    5m
    20mm
    -
    -40°C
    +300°C
    Halogen Free, Self-extinguishing
    1kV
    -
    -
    IEC 60684, RoHS Compliant, UL 1441, UL E151092
    0.6mm
    RS PRO
    -
    1.27mm
    Clear
    PTFE
    -
    -
    -
    -65°C
    +260°C
    Flame Retardant
    45kV/mm
    -
    -
    -
    0.3mm
    RS PRO
    Braided,Expandable
    5mm
    Black
    PET
    25m
    3mm
    9mm
    -50°C
    +150°C
    Flame Retardant, Halogen Free
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    -
    2mm
    Green
    Silicone Rubber
    10m
    -
    -
    -60°C
    +180°C
    -
    20kV/mm
    -
    -
    RoHS Compliant, UL E345553
    0.5mm
    RS PRO
    Braided,Expandable
    2mm
    Black
    Silicone Rubber Glass
    1m
    2mm
    3.2mm
    -40°C
    +235°C
    Halogen Free, Self-extinguishing
    2.5kV/mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    Braided,Shielded
    32mm
    Black
    PET
    3m
    32mm
    44mm
    -50°C
    +200°C
    Self-extinguishing
    -
    -
    -
    ISO 6722, RoHS Compliant, UL 224
    -
    RS PRO
    -
    -
    Black
    PVC
    30m
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Flame Retardant
    2500V/m
    -
    -
    RoHS Compliant
    0.47mm
    RS PRO
    Braided,Expandable
    40mm
    Black
    PET
    10m
    18mm
    54mm
    -40°C
    +125°C
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RoHS Compliant, UL 1441
    -
    RS PRO
    -
    6mm
    Green/Yellow
    PVC
    10m
    6mm
    -
    -20°C
    +85°C
    Self-extinguishing
    20kV/mm
    -
    -
    EU 2002/95/EC, RoHS Compliant
    0.45mm
    RS PRO
    -
    10mm
    Black
    PVC
    10m
    10mm
    -
    -20°C
    +85°C
    Self-extinguishing
    20kV/mm
    -
    -
    EU 2002/95/EC, RoHS Compliant
    0.5mm
    RS PRO
    Braided
    4mm
    Green
    Acrylic Fibreglass
    5m
    4mm
    -
    -25°C
    +155°C
    Halogen Free
    1kV
    -
    -
    IEC 60684-3, RoHS Compliant, UL 1441
    0.3mm
    RS PRO
    Braided,Expandable
    3mm
    -
    Tin Plated Copper
    10m
    2.5mm
    5mm
    -65°C
    +150°C
    -
    -
    -
    -
    REACH
    -
    RS PRO
    Braided,Expandable
    3mm
    -
    Nickel Plated Copper
    100m
    2.5mm
    5mm
    -65°C
    +260°C
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    Braided
    2mm
    Red
    Acrylic Fibreglass
    5m
    -
    -
    -25°C
    +155°C
    Halogen Free
    1kV
    -
    -
    IEC 60684-3, RoHS Compliant, UL 1441
    0.25mm
    RS PRO
    Braided
    4mm
    Red
    Acrylic Fibreglass
    5m
    4mm
    -
    -25°C
    +155°C
    Halogen Free
    1kV
    -
    -
    IEC 60684-3, RoHS Compliant, UL 1441
    0.3mm
    RS PRO
    -
    3mm
    Black
    PVC
    40m
    3mm
    -
    -20°C
    +85°C
    Self-extinguishing
    20kV/mm
    -
    -
    EU 2002/95/EC, RoHS Compliant
    0.5mm
    RS PRO
    Braided,Expandable
    10mm
    Black
    PET
    100m
    7mm
    18mm
    -50 ˚C
    150°C
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    Braided,Expandable
    6mm
    Black
    PET
    25m
    4mm
    11mm
    -50°C
    +150°C
    Flame Retardant, Halogen Free
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    Braided,Expandable
    4mm
    Black
    Silicone Rubber Glass
    1m
    4mm
    6.4mm
    -40°C
    +235°C
    Halogen Free, Self-extinguishing
    2.5kV/mm
    -
    -
    IEC 60684, RoHS Compliant, UL 1441
    -
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