FITCOFLEX® FABRIC SLEEVES

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

If you have a shrinking tube, it should have a larger radius than the cable to be shrunk. Pull the tube 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 some other untypical materials. The field of application of the fabric hose is universal, because its oil resistance, flexibility, mechanical protection properties and chemical 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 hose, as 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. There is a multitude of possible criteria that could be relevant for you, so that we have a three-figure repertoire of different products in the field of fabric hose 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 just one of many fabric hose manufacturers, but we have specially trained personnel who will provide you with professional support in the decision-making process. Our individual customer advisory service in the area of fabric hoses protects you from unnecessary wrong purchases and guarantees you a smooth use of the optimal suitable hose.

The usual temperature for shrinking a fabric tube is normally 200°C. However, it is often no problem to use a higher temperature, as 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 around 400°C. Always make sure that the material to be shrunk can withstand this temperature. Basically, the higher the temperature used, the faster the hose shrinks. However, be careful during storage, because even below the shrinking temperature a fabric sleeve can start to shrink (but then not completely). A normal hair dryer is not suitable for this. Other possible products for shrinking are heat guns, soldering irons and shrinking ovens/infrared ovens.

Industrial cables & wires are exposed to a wide range of adverse environmental influences. From high temperature, abrasion and wear to optical marking. 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 offers additional products in various grades for impact protection and as shielding braid. Thanks to the different designs, you can use braided sleevings during the production process as well as afterwards to improve the quality of your cables & wires.