3M™ Nextel™ Braided Sleeving AS-40 is made from 312 Grade continuous fiber that is designed to maintain strength and flexibility at continuous high temperatures. These products are available in multiple diameters (1/16 inch up to 2.5 inches) – internal diameter (ID) with a nominal wall thicknesses of 0.04 inches.
3M™ Nextel™ Braided Sleeving AS-40 is ideal for continuous high temperature applications requiring thermal insulation, electrical insulation, or where flame resistance is needed. AS-40 braided sleeving is made from 3M’s continuous Nextel™ 312 ceramic fiber that retains strength and flexibility at high temperatures. Applications Cable and insulation wraps and ties Fire zone cable protection Heater wire and thermocouple insulation Thermal shields Hose protection Furnace door seals High temperature metal treatment
- Flexible braided sleeving from 3M™ Nextel™ 312 high temperature continuous ceramic oxide yarn
- Protective and conformable tubular shape
- Good chemical and flame resistance
- Maintains mechanical properties at high temperatures
- Electrically insulative
- Multiple diameters and internal diameter (ID) wall thicknesses available to meet user needs
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Capabilities
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Temperature Resistance
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Density (g/cc)
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2.7
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Fiber Input Denier
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900
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Fiber Type Input
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1/2 Yarn
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Industries
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Aerospace, Electrical, Fuel Cell, Industrial
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Length Coverage Factor
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0.6
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Melting point
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3272°F (1800°C)
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Overall Diameter (Metric)
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64 mm
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Overall Length (Metric)
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22.86 m
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Picks per Unit Length (metric)
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3.1 per Centimetre
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Product Composition
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312
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Product Form
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Sleeving
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Wall Thickness (metric)
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0.94 mm
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Yield as Packaged (metric)
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9 Metre per Kilogram
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Yield on Nominal Diameter Mandrel (metric)
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6.2 Metre per Kilogram
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