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How to Choose The Right Fiberglass Sleeves?

The use of fiberglass sleeves is wide and comprises various industries, including electrical applications, aerospace, automotive, thermal insulation, transportation, fire safety, and more. However, before you use a fiberglass sleeve or braided polyester cord, you should ensure you are picking the right type. Here is how to choose the right fiberglass sleeves for your application purpose. Chemical resistance The first and foremost essential factor you need to consider when choosing the right fiberglass sleeve according to your industry-specific applications. For example, acrylic fiberglass sleeves have good chemical resistance but may not withstand a wide range of chemical exposures like oil, fuel, acids, and solvents. On the other hand, silicon fiberglass sleeves can be an excellent choice for extended chemical resistance. Abrasion resistance Like, chemical resistance silicone fiberglass coated sleeves have higher abrasion resistance than acrylic coated ones. So, if your industry requ...