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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
    12mm
    Natural
    Fibreglass
    5m
    12mm
    -
    -40°C
    +300°C
    Halogen Free, Self-extinguishing
    1kV
    -
    -
    IEC 60684, RoHS Compliant, UL 1441, UL E151092
    0.4mm
    RS PRO
    Braided,Expandable
    10mm
    -
    Nickel Plated Copper
    100m
    8mm
    22mm
    -65°C
    +260°C
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    Braided,Expandable
    3mm
    Black
    PET
    30m
    2.36mm
    6.35mm
    -40°C
    +125°C
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RoHS Compliant, UL 1441
    -
    RS PRO
    Braided,Expandable
    6mm
    -
    Nickel Plated Copper
    10m
    4.5mm
    9.5mm
    -65°C
    +260°C
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    -
    2mm
    Black
    Silicone
    10m
    -
    -
    -60°C
    +180°C
    Self-extinguishing
    20kV/mm
    -
    -
    -
    0.5mm
    RS PRO
    Braided,Expandable,Shielded
    20mm
    -
    Tin Plated Copper
    50m
    16mm
    38mm
    -65°C
    +150°C
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    Braided,Expandable
    20mm
    Natural
    Fibreglass
    5m
    20mm
    55mm
    -70°C
    +250°C
    Halogen Free, Self-extinguishing
    1kV
    -
    -
    IEC 60684, RoHS Compliant, UL 1441, UL E151092
    0.85mm
    RS PRO
    Braided,Expandable
    12mm
    Grey
    PET
    15m
    8mm
    17mm
    -50°C
    +150°C
    Flame Retardant, Halogen Free
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    Braided,Expandable
    30mm
    Black
    PET
    5m
    25mm
    45mm
    -40°C
    +125°C
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RoHS Compliant, UL 1441
    -
    RS PRO
    Braided,Expandable
    3mm
    -
    Tin Plated Copper
    100m
    2.5mm
    5mm
    -65°C
    +150°C
    -
    -
    -
    -
    REACH
    -
    RS PRO
    Braided
    25mm
    Natural
    Fibreglass
    5m
    25mm
    -
    -40°C
    +300°C
    Halogen Free, Self-extinguishing
    1kV
    -
    -
    IEC 60684, RoHS Compliant, UL 1441, UL E151092
    0.6mm
    RS PRO
    Braided,Expandable
    7.5mm
    -
    Nickel Plated Copper
    10m
    7mm
    14mm
    -65°C
    +260°C
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    Braided,Expandable
    5mm
    Black
    PET
    100m
    3mm
    7mm
    -50 ˚C
    150°C
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    -
    1.5mm
    Red
    Silicone Rubber
    15m
    -
    1.5mm
    -60°C
    +180°C
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RoHS Compliant
    0.5mm
    RS PRO
    Braided,Expandable
    3mm
    -
    Tin Plated Copper
    100m
    2.5mm
    5mm
    -65°C
    +150°C
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    Braided,Expandable
    20mm
    Black
    PET
    100m
    13mm
    28mm
    -50 ˚C
    150°C
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    Braided,Expandable
    12mm
    Black
    PET
    100m
    8mm
    19mm
    -50 ˚C
    150°C
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    Braided,Expandable
    10mm
    Black
    Nylon 66
    100m
    7mm
    19mm
    -60 ˚C
    160°C
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    Braided,Expandable
    6mm
    -
    Tin Plated Copper
    10m
    4.5mm
    9.5mm
    -65°C
    +150°C
    -
    -
    -
    -
    REACH
    -
    RS PRO
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    0.47mm
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