Do you know how many types of firesleeve(silicone coated fiberglass sleeve) in the market?
Based on its substrate sleeve construction, 3 types of firesleeve are prevailing in the market.
1) Normal Firesleeve：
Construction: braided sleeve with plain fiberglass yarn.
This firesleeve is the most economical type in the market, representing by those firesleeve manufactured from China. Among them, Hantai New Material is now the biggest manufacturer in China, supplying the premium quality with competitive price.
2) Industrial firesleeve:
Construction: Knitted sleeve with texturized yarn.
Represented by ADL’s Pyrojacket, it is still the most common choice for heavy industries like OEM and iron and steel factory, especial those with highly demanding requirements.
In China, the technique of this firesleeve is still under early development, as no one but only Hantai New Materials has succeeded in the trail production of this knitted firesleeve. As its new equipment moving in the factory, this industrial firesleeve from Hantai with more affordable price can be available in the market in the coming future soon.
3) Aerospace Firesleeve:
Construction: braided sleeve with texturized yarn.
This firesleeve provides the highest level of protection for thermal insulation and flame resistance in critical areas, such as aerospace, military and high-end technique fields. Compliance with SAE AS1072 standard is a must for this braided firesleeve to be applied in the aerospace field.
To learn more professional info about firesleeve, you may check more info on website: www.firesleeve-china.com
