Flame retardant wire wraps for aerospace and defence applications

Brady has introduced a new line of flame retardant wire wraps for identifying wires and cables in the aerospace and defence industries. Made from polyimide, these cable wraps are self-extinguishing and can prevent flames from propagating. In addition to meeting industry specifications, each wire wrap also offers a number of other benefits for wire identification in extreme environments.

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Its film can withstand attacks from chemicals such as solvents, oils, detergents and lubricating fuels.

Available in white or yellow in a variety of different stock sizes, these wraps are also available in label format for component identification.

The products are tested for the following industry specifications and standards:

- ASTM D1000 (Pressure-sensitive adhesive-coated tapes for electrical and electronic applications)
- Federal Motor Vehicle: FMV 302 (Flammability of interior materials)
- ASTM E162 (Smoke and flame)
- ASTM E662 (Surface flammability of materials)
- SAE-AS-81531 (Marking of electrical insulating materials)
- MIL-STD-202G, Method 215K (Resistance to solvents)