Expando FR & FR Plus Technical Data
     
   
     
  Expando FR & FR Plus Expandable Protective Sleeving  
 
Applications: Expando FR & Expando FR Plus are expandable sleeves constructed of flame retardant polyester (PET) that is designed for applications up to 125ºC (257ºF). They are UL Recognized Components and meet VW-1 and F.A.R. part 25 flammability requirements. Expando FR Plus balances the properties of mechanical and thermal stability with economy. The patented Bentley-Harris Plus treatment makes end termination neater and easier. The Plus treatment creates a webbing between the filaments of the sleeving to reduce end-fray during installation, allowing Expando FR Plus to be cut with ordinary scissors. This reduces assembly time and eliminates the need for proper ventilation equipment required for hot-knife cutting.

Expando FR & Expando FR Plus protective oversleeves have many applications in the electronics, marine, and general manufacturing industries. The ability of these sleeves to retain flexibility at low temperatures makes them ideal for exposed applications in weather stations, navigation beacons, radar antennas, and airborne and space systems.

Expando products are tough, lightweight oversleeves used to protect cable assemblies, hoses and wire harnesses from chafing, cutting and abrading. The open-braid construction of Expando products enables each size to expand to fit several application shapes and diameters. This open-textile construction also makes them highly flexible and resistant to trapping water, heat and humidity.
 
Operating Temperature Range: Operating temperature from -70ºC to 125ºC (-94ºF to 257ºF).
 
     
 
Performance Data
Property Test Method Result
Operating Temperature Range:   -70°C to +125°C
(-94°F to +257°F)
Low Temperature Flexibility: MIL-DTL-23053E -70ºC
Flammability: UL 1441 VW-1
Flammability: F.A.R. Part 25 Pass
 
     
 
Product Specifications
Longitudinal shrinkage should be taken into account when utilizing expansion properties of the sleeve.
Commercial
Part Number		 Recommended Application
Range mm (in)		 Maximum Weight
g/m (lb/ft)		 Standard Packaging
m (ft)
Min Ø Max Ø
Expando FR Plus 3-X/X
Expando FR 3-X/X		 2 (3/32”) 6 (1/4”) 3.13 (0.0021)
3.11 (0.0021)		 610 (2,000’)
Expando FR Plus 6-X/X
Expando FR 6-X/X		 3 (1/8”) 11 (7/16”) 4.61 (0.0031)
4.42 (0.0030)		 305 (1,000’)
Expando FR Plus 10-X/X
Expando FR 10-X/X		 6 (1/4”) 13 (1/2”) 11.91 (0.0080)
11.70 (0.0079)		 152 (500’)
Expando FR Plus 13-X/X
Expando FR 13-X/X		 6 (1/4”) 19 (3/4”) 12.65 (0.0085)
12.60 (0.0085)		 152 (500’)
Expando FR Plus 19-X/X
Expando FR 19-X/X		 13 (1/2”) 32 (1-1/4”) 19.64 (0.0132)
19.64 (0.0132)		 152 (500’)
Expando FR Plus 32-X/X
Expando FR 32-X/X		 19 (3/4”) 45 (1-3/4”) 26.19 (0.0176)
26.19 (0.0176)		 76 (250’)
Expando FR Plus 45-X/X
Expando FR 45-X/X		 32 (1-1/4”) 70 (2-3/4”) 44.20 (0.0297)
44.20 (0.0297)		 76 (250’)
Expando FR Plus 51-X/X
Expando FR 51-X/X		 38 (1-1/2”) 89 (3-1/2”) 54.02 (0.0363)
54.02 (0.0363)		 76 (250’)
Expando FR Plus 64-X/X
Expando FR 64-X/X		 45 (1-3/4”) 114 (4-1/2”) 67.12 (0.0451)
61.88 (0.0416)		 76 (250’)
X/X = Color Code: 0/9 for Black with White Tracer
9/0 for White with Black Tracer
 
     
  *Expando sleeving products made with the patented “Plus” treatment should not be used in hard vacuum environments nor immersed in solvents or liquids where Plus particulates could contaminate the system environment. Consult Federal-Mogul Systems Protection for information on protection products for these applications.  
     
 
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  NOTE: The information contained in this data sheet is based on information supplied by the manufacturer and is believed to be the most recent and reliable information available. BMRS WIRED is not responsible nor liable for the information and test results received by the manufacturer of these products.  
     

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