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EX901 is made of precision-woven Nomex fiber. It is self-extinguishing, flexible, and resistant to acid, oil, and alkali corrosion, ensuring that cable assemblies, hoses, and harnesses are protected from high temperatures, flames, cuts, and abrasion.
The Nomex Braided Sleeving-EX901 is a precision-woven textile sleeve made from Nomex fiber, engineered for sustained service between -200°C and 350°C. This broad operating range places the Nomex Braided Sleeving-EX901 well above conventional cable wrapping products, which are rated for more limited temperature ranges. EX901 is designed for environments where thermal exposure, open-flame risk, chemical contamination, and mechanical abrasion occur together — aerospace engine harnesses, military vehicle cables, racing engine-bay hoses, and industrial furnace wiring.
Unlike a standard split loom cable wrap that relies on physical coverage for abrasion protection, the Nomex Braided Sleeving-EX901 incorporates inherent flame retardancy at the material level. Nomex fiber is self-extinguishing: when an ignition source is removed, the sleeving stops burning and does not propagate flame. This property is not a surface coating but a fundamental characteristic of the Nomex polymer chemistry.
The protective profile of the Nomex Braided Sleeving-EX901 covers six critical dimensions for extreme-environment cable management:
A general-purpose cord protector wrap is designed for office or light industrial cable management — adequate for abrasion prevention at ambient temperatures but not rated for sustained high heat or direct flame contact. The gap between that performance baseline and the requirements of an aerospace engine compartment or a race car engine bay is precisely where the Nomex Braided Sleeving-EX901 is specified.
From inspection experience in high-temperature installations, materials rated below the actual working temperature begin showing surface discoloration and texture changes within the first operating cycle. These visible signs indicate internal structural weakening before physical failure occurs. By specifying Nomex Braided Sleeving-EX901 from project outset, engineers eliminate this degradation risk across the full service life of the cable assembly.
Nomex Braided Sleeving-EX901 protects flight-critical wiring running through engine nacelles and exhaust-proximate zones. For aerospace harness engineers specifying sleeving at the design freeze stage, EX901 delivers documented thermal and flame performance backed by ISO 9001 and military GJB9001C manufacturing certification. The combination of self-extinguishing behavior, wide temperature range, and chemical resistance makes the Nomex Braided Sleeving-EX901 suitable for primary harness protection in aircraft engine environments.
Military vehicles combine extreme operational heat, open-flame exposure risk, and chemical contamination from fuels and lubricants. The Nomex Braided Sleeving-EX901 addresses all these threat dimensions with a single sleeving product. IATF 16949 manufacturing certification supports the batch traceability and supplier documentation requirements of defense procurement and Tier 1 supply chain qualification.
Racing engine-bay temperatures near exhaust components can reach high levels at peak load. EX901 provides inherent flame retardancy and flexible fit around complex hose and harness geometries in confined spaces. For motorsport applications with FIA or sanctioning body safety requirements, the self-extinguishing properties of Nomex Braided Sleeving-EX901 provide the baseline flame safety that standard abrasion sleeves cannot.
Metallurgy lines, glass manufacturing, and industrial furnace operations require cable sleeving that resists sustained radiant heat without cracking or losing flexibility. EX901 performs consistently across its full rated range in these industrial environments, providing more durable service than lower-rated conventional materials in sustained high-temperature zones.
| Part No. | Reference Width (mm) | Applicable Range (mm) | Reel Length (m/reel) | Art. No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX901000308 | 3 ± 1 | 1 ~ 4 | 200 | NX-003 |
| EX901001008 | 10 ± 2 | 7 ~ 11 | 100 | NX-010 |
| EX901001308 | 13 ± 2 | 14 ~ 18 | 100 | NX-013 |
| EX901001608 | 16 ± 2 | 15 ~ 20 | 100 | NX-016 |
| EX901002008 | 20 ± 3 | 20 ~ 23 | 100 | NX-020 |
Reference widths correspond to the nominal covered bundle diameter. When selecting a part number, confirm the actual cable bundle outer diameter against the applicable range column rather than the reference width alone. Standard reel lengths can be cut to fixed sizes as required. Additional reference widths are available upon request for project-specific configurations.
The Nomex Braided Sleeving-EX901 is manufactured at a facility certified to ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and military GJB9001C. ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 cover quality management and process control; ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 reflect environmental and occupational health commitments relevant to green supply chain audits. GJB9001C addresses military-grade manufacturing requirements. For procurement teams conducting supplier qualification reviews in automotive Tier 1, aerospace, or defense supply chains, full product specification documentation and test report categories are available. Confirming certification coverage against your target market standard requirements at the inquiry stage prevents schedule disruption during supplier approval.
The Nomex Braided Sleeving-EX901 is available in five standard reference widths from 3 mm to 20 mm, covering the majority of aerospace, military, and industrial harness bundle diameters. Custom widths can be arranged for non-standard project requirements. Standard reel lengths of 100 m or 200 m support both prototype validation and production-volume orders. Contact our technical team at inquiry to confirm size availability, documentation requirements, and lead time for your specific application.
EX901 is made of precision-woven Nomex fiber. It is self-extinguishing, flexible, and resistant to acid, oil, and alkali corrosion, ensuring that cable assemblies, hoses, and harnesses are protected from high temperatures, flames, cuts, and abrasion.
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