Silicone-Coated Fiberglass Sleeves

A silicone-coated fiberglass sleeve is a flexible insulating sleeve, defined as heat class H, made by coating a fiberglass braid with silicone. It is used for additional insulation of conductors on electric motor, generator and transformer winding outlets, in resistance heater and oven connections, and in the internal wiring of devices that run hot. In this category, Konsan SRG series and Gwest H Class sleeves are available in sizes such as 3 mm, 8 mm, 14 mm, 25 mm and 40 mm, by the meter or in rolls; for Gwest products the continuous operating temperature is stated as -40 to +200 °C. Choose the sleeve according to whether the inner diameter suits the conductor or bundle diameter, the continuous and short-term operating temperature, the insulation class and the roll length. The silicone-coated type should not be confused with PVC-insulated fiberglass sleeve; the temperatures the two products withstand are different.

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How to choose Silicone-Coated Fiberglass Sleeves

A silicone-coated fiberglass sleeve is a flexible insulating sleeve, defined as heat class H, made by coating a fiberglass braid with silicone. It is used for additional insulation of conductors on electric motor, generator and transformer winding outlets, in resistance heater and oven connections, and in the internal wiring of devices that run hot.

  • Clarify whether the task is connection, cable routing, enclosure distribution or termination.
  • Match dimensions, thread standard, conductor cross-section and IP rating with the cable and panel.
  • Choose housing material and pack quantity according to the mounting environment.

Frequently asked questions

What is Silicone-Coated Fiberglass Sleeves and where is it used?

A silicone-coated fiberglass sleeve is a flexible insulating sleeve, defined as heat class H, made by coating a fiberglass braid with silicone. It is used for additional insulation of conductors on electric motor, generator and transformer winding outlets, in resistance heater and oven connections, and in the internal wiring of devices that run hot.

What should I compare when choosing Silicone-Coated Fiberglass Sleeves?

Choose the sleeve according to whether the inner diameter suits the conductor or bundle diameter, the continuous and short-term operating temperature, the insulation class and the roll length.

Where can I find technical details for Silicone-Coated Fiberglass Sleeves products?

The silicone-coated type should not be confused with PVC-insulated fiberglass sleeve; the temperatures the two products withstand are different.

Silicone-Coated Fiberglass Sleeves Selection Guide: Technical Criteria and Engineering Practice