EXPANDO® 686DM

Outstanding abrasion protection

VW-1 acc. to UL 1441

F.A.R. Part 25

Halogen-free

Low toxicity, smoke generation and offgassing

Does not trap heat or humidity

Rot-free

Expandable design accommodates a variety of sizes

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  • Product Description
    Expando® 686DM is an expandable oversleeve designed for mechanical protection in temperature extremes and hostile environmental conditions. Rated to +200ºC (+392ºF), Expando 686DM meets VW-1 and FAR Part 25 flammability requirements.

    Featuring a dual monofilament construction, Expando 686DM blends larger PEEK (polyetheretherketone) guard strands with PPS (polyphenylene sulfide) support strands. The inherent properties of the raw materials give Expando 686DM low levels of flammability, toxicity, smoke generation and hard vacuum offgassing.

    Expando 686DM is widely used in the aerospace industry for its outstanding properties in extreme environments. This product should be considered for aircraft, space, military, marine, and hostile-environment applications.

    Expando    ® products are tough, lightweight oversleeves used to protect cable assemblies, hoses and wire harnesses from chafing, cutting and abrading. The braided construction of Expando products enables each size to expand to fit several application shapes and diameters. This open textile construction also makes them highly flexible and resistant to trapping water, heat and humidity.
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  • Sizes / Availability

    Product Specifications

    Commercial Part Number
    Recommended Application Range mm (in)
    Min Ø
    Max Ø
    Max Weight
    g/m (lbs/ft)
    Standard Packaging
    m (ft)
    Expando 686DM 3-X
    2 (3/32")
    6 (1/4")
    2.3 (0.0015)
    610 (2000')
    Expando 686DM 6-X
    3 (1/8”)
    13 (1/2")
    4.9 (0.033)
    305 (1000')
    Expando 686DM 10-X
    5 (3/16")
    19 (3/4")
    10.2 (0.0068)
    152 (500')
    Expando 686DM 13-X
    6 (1/4")
    22 (7/8")
    13.1 (0.0088)
    152 (500')
    Expando 686DM 19-X
    13 (1/2")
    35 (1-3/8")
    19.7 (0.0132)
    152 (500')
    Expando 686DM 32-X
    25 (1")
    45 (1-3/4")
    26.2 (0.0176)
    76 (250')
    Expando 686DM 51-X
    38 (1-1/2")
    57 (2-1/4")
    49.1 (0.0300)
    76 (250')
    X = Color Code: 0 = black | 9 = natural

    Part Numbering System

    Example



    Product Name
    Size
    Color
    Quantity
    Expando 686DM
    13
    0 (black)
    152m (500 ft)
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  • Product Testing

    Performance Data - Expando® 686DM

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    Property
    Test Method
    Result
    Operating Temperature
    -70ºC to +200ºC (-94°F to +392°F)
    Low Temperature Flexibility
    MIL-DTL-23053E
    -70°C
    Flammability
    UL 1441
    FAR Part 25
    VW-1
    Pass
    Smoke Density
    ASTM E-662

    Dmc = 2.3
    Oxygen Index
    ASTM D-2863
    36.5%
    Hard Vacuum
           TML
       CVCM
    ASTM E-595
    Meets industry limits
    1.0% max
    0.1% max
    Fluid Resistance
    – Jet Fuel JP-4 (MIL-T-5624)
    – Hydraulic Fluid (MIL-H-5606)
    – Lube Oil (MIL-I-7808)
    – De-Ice Fluid (MIL-A-8243)
    – Reference Oil #2 (ASTM D-471)
    – Salt Water (O-S-1926)
    MIL-DTL-23053E
    No visible degradation

    All numeric performance data shows average or typical values. Please consult your sales representative for product drawings, test reports and OEM approvals.