FITCOFLEX® FABRIC SLEEVES

The professional installation of your fabric sleeve depends on the product type. A fabric hose made of PET/PA is braided/woven and, in turn, has the property of being expandable. Therefore, compress the hose to obtain an increased radius. Afterwards, you can easily move the hose into the desired position, since the hose automatically expands again owing to the push-back effect.

If you have a shrinking fabric hose, it should have a larger radius than the cable to be enclosed. Pull the hose over the cable, and heat the tube to the required shrinking temperature. You will get the best result if you use a professional application tool.

A fabric hose is usually made of polyamide (PA) or polyethylene (PET), although there are also several other atypical materials. The area of application of the fabric hose is universal, since its oil resistance, flexibility, mechanical protective properties and resistance to chemicals and UV rays make it interesting for almost all industries. The most common use of the fabric hose is as an abrasion-resistant cable protection sleeve, since its special weave enables a closed surface with an opaque structure.

The right choice of fabric hose is essential for the successful use of the product. Since there are a multitude of possible criteria that could be relevant for you, we have a three-figure repertoire of different products in the area of fabric hoses alone. The strength of the monofilament, the material used, the maximum temperature, the necessary approvals or the possibility of labelling are only a few of the most important characteristics that must be clear when selecting the fabric hose. That is why we at GREMCO are not simply one of many fabric hose manufacturers – we have specially trained personnel who will provide you with professional support in the decision-making process. Our individualized customer consultation service in the field of fabric hoses helps you to avoid unnecessary incorrect purchases and ensures the smooth employment of the most suitable hose.

The usual temperature to shrink a fabric tube is around 200°C. However, it is often not a problem to use a higher temperature, since the data sheet always indicates the minimum shrinking temperature. For example, if you use a hot-air blow dryer as a processing device, you will reach temperatures of around 400°C. Always make sure that the material to be enclosed also withstands this temperature. In principal, the higher the temperature used, the faster the hose shrinks. However, be careful when storing because, even below the shrinking temperature, a fabric sleeve can begin to shrink (although not completely). A normal hairdryer is not suitable for this. Other possible products for shrinking are heat guns, soldering irons and shrinking/infrared ovens.

From high temperatures and abrasion to wear and optical marking, industrial cables and wires are exposed to a wide range of adverse environmental factors. Without a protective braided hose, cables and lines tend to fail prematurely. Therefore, we offer self-closing, self-retracting and shrinking fabric sleeves for optimal mechanical protection. For special applications, GREMCO also provides additional products in various grades for impact protection and as shielding braid. Due to the different designs, you can incorporate braided sleeving both during and after the production process in order to improve the quality of your cables and wires.