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KST2565 is knitted from PET monofilament and multifilament. It has good abrasion resistance and noise reduction performance. The open structure makes it easy to install and remove.
The Knitted Self-closing Wrap-KST2565 is a PET-knitted wire harness protection sleeve designed for automotive, communication, railway, and industrial applications. Made from PET monofilament and multifilament, this self-closing wrap provides a soft, flexible, and lightweight protective layer that installs and removes without tools, tape, or additional fasteners. The open-knit structure closes automatically when released, allowing repeated access for harness inspection or maintenance without cutting the protective layer. Unlike conventional car wire tape or a standard zipped cable sleeve, the KST2565 self-closing design significantly reduces installation and servicing time on high-volume assembly lines.
The Knitted Self-closing Wrap-KST2565 is rated for the following verified performance parameters:
| Part No. | Nominal I.D. (mm) | Thickness (mm) | Reel Length (m/reel) | Art. No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KST25650601 | 6 | 1.0 ± 0.2 | 200 | PK-006 |
| KST25650801 | 8 | 1.0 ± 0.2 | 100 | PK-008 |
| KST25651001 | 10 | 1.0 ± 0.2 | 100 | PK-010 |
| KST25651301 | 13 | 1.0 ± 0.2 | 100 | PK-013 |
| KST25651601 | 16 | 1.0 ± 0.2 | 50 | PK-016 |
| KST25651901 | 19 | 1.0 ± 0.2 | 50 | PK-019 |
| KST25652501 | 25 | 1.0 ± 0.2 | 50 | PK-025 |
| KST25652901 | 29 | 1.0 ± 0.2 | 25 | PK-029 |
| KST25653201 | 32 | 1.0 ± 0.2 | 25 | PK-032 |
| KST25653801 | 38 | 1.0 ± 0.2 | 25 | PK-038 |
| KST25654501 | 45 | 1.0 ± 0.2 | 25 | PK-050 |
Custom sizes and cut-to-length options are available upon request. This self-closing sleeve covers nominal inner diameters from 6 mm to 45 mm in 11 standard sizes.
The Knitted Self-closing Wrap-KST2565 closes around the harness bundle through the natural elastic tension of its knitted PET structure. No locking clips, adhesive tape, or secondary fasteners are needed to keep the sleeve in place. On high-volume assembly lines, this self-closing mechanism is faster than a zipped cable sleeve requiring manual fastening. The sleeve opens and reapplies multiple times for harness rerouting or inspection — reducing both initial assembly time and long-term maintenance labor costs.
With an operating range of -50°C to +150°C, the KST2565 performs across both extreme cold and sustained high heat. The low-temperature rating is a verified performance point. In cold-climate vehicle assembly or refrigerated equipment environments, harness sleeve materials that have not been validated for low-temperature flexibility can crack during installation, causing rework and harness damage. The KST2565 addresses this risk directly. In high-temperature zones near the engine compartment, the +150°C continuous rating and the 175°C/336-hour heat ageing result — no cracking or fracture — confirm suitability for sustained elevated-temperature deployments.
The knitted structure distributes contact forces across multiple interlaced fiber points, providing effective resistance against mechanical friction, metal-edge scraping, and repetitive chafe at harness brackets and routing clips — which are the most common causes of insulation wear in long-term harness installations. The same construction dampens vibration-induced rattle between harness branches and body panels, contributing to vehicle NVH targets. Reduction of harness contact noise is a defined quality requirement in automotive cabin routing, and this self-closing wrap meets that requirement without adding protective bulk to the harness bundle.
The Knitted Self-closing Wrap-KST2565 passes FMVSS 302 and is self-extinguishing after ignition source removal. For buyers sourcing a fireproof wire sleeve for automotive, transportation, or energy storage system harnesses, flammability certification is a hard procurement requirement in regulated markets. FMVSS 302 compliance at material selection reduces re-qualification risk when a harness design moves from a non-regulated application into an automotive or storage system project. Confirming flammability certification during initial supplier evaluation avoids costly delays at prototype sign-off.
The open-knit structure provides dustproofing that prevents airborne particulate from infiltrating the harness bundle over time. The knitted PET construction adds no significant profile to the wire harness, keeping the overall harness diameter compact. This is a practical advantage in space-constrained automotive routing zones and enclosed industrial equipment enclosures where harness volume directly affects installation difficulty.
The Knitted Self-closing Wrap-KST2565 is widely used for automotive wire harness protection in engine compartments, vehicle cabins, door panels, and floor routing channels. The combination of self-closing installation, -50°C to +150°C operating range, FMVSS 302 compliance, and abrasion resistance addresses the principal performance requirements for OEM harness protection across high-temperature and standard cabin zones. For Tier 1 harness manufacturers supplying automotive OEMs, the IATF 16949-certified supply chain and available technical documentation support supplier qualification workflows. Unlike high voltage shrink tubing, which provides a permanent sealed installation, this knitted self-closing wrap remains accessible after installation — a practical advantage for harness variants or model-year update scenarios where periodic inspection is required.
Beyond automotive applications, this self-closing sleeve protects wire harnesses in communication equipment enclosures, railway and rail transit vehicles, and industrial machinery. The open-knit design facilitates cable additions and inspection in communication equipment without removing the sleeve. In railway applications, the abrasion resistance and wide temperature range meet the operating standards required for rail transit harness protection. In industrial automation and machinery, the sleeve reduces harness-to-component vibration noise and provides outer protection for pipes and hoses against abrasion and dust infiltration in active production environments.
The Knitted Self-closing Wrap-KST2565 manufacturing site is certified to ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and military GJB9001C. These certifications confirm that the production process meets international standards for quality management, automotive quality, environmental management, occupational safety, and military quality requirements. For procurement teams conducting supplier qualification audits or preparing technical submission packages, complete certification documentation is available. The IATF 16949 certification in particular demonstrates that this supplier meets the quality system requirements relevant to automotive Tier 1 supply chain evaluation — a meaningful point of differentiation when comparing wire harness protection material suppliers for automotive applications.
KST2565 is knitted from PET monofilament and multifilament. It has good abrasion resistance and noise reduction performance. The open structure makes it easy to install and remove.
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