Construction features

MINERAL FIBRE BRAIDED SHEATHING INSULATED WITH WATERPROOF AND FIREPROOF SILICONE RUBBER

Service temperature: -60°C +260°C
Peak temperature:
  • 30 min at 800°C
  • 15 min at 1100°C
  • 1 min at 1500°C
General characteristics:
  • Classification R22-R23 HL1, HL2 and HL3 according to EN 45545-2
  • The thick braid provides thermal protection.
  • The special silicone insulation provides water resistance and great resistance to flames, splashes of molten metal, etc...
  • Excellent flexibility at low temperatures: SILITUBE® X does not harden, flake or soften.
  • Slight swelling in the presence of hydrocarbons.
  • High flexibility.
Chemical characteristics:
  • Halogen-free
  • Guaranteed asbestos-free product
Standard production:
  • Colour: brick red

 

Standards and approvals

  • Inspired by American aviation standards SAE.AS1055 and AS1072.
  • IEC 60695-2-10 and IEC 60695-2-11.
  • NF EN 45545-2.

Options

  • Tailor-made sheathing: consult us

Use

  • Ideal sheathing for protecting and insulating bundles of electrical cables, water, gas, compressed air or hydraulic fluid lines, against aggression (presence of flames, splashes of molten metal or glass, occasional high temperatures, steam splashes...) in industries such as:
    • Steelworks, foundries, glassworks.
    • Chemistry, petrochemistry.
    • Shipbuilding, railways.
    • Aeronautical, space construction.
    • Any aggressive environment.

Packing

  • Packaging on request

Technical specifications

Service temperature
-60°C to +260°C
Peak temperature
30 min at +800°C/ 15 min at 1100°C/ 1 min at 1500°C