PTFE-insulated high-temperature cables for lambda sensors
The requirements for modern exhaust systems in vehicles are becoming increasingly demanding. Lambda probes and exhaust gas temperature sensors are crucial for the precise monitoring and control of emissions. Installed in proximity to the exhaust system, they are exposed to extreme heat and aggressive chemicals. These special requirements demand particularly resistant cabling – GREMCO provides[…]
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FITCO®Therm Heat Protection Tubing: Properties and Applications
The FITCO®Therm heat protection tubing is a hose optimized for thermal heat protection applications, consisting of resin-impregnated glass fiber braid. The additive use of resins gives the heat protection tubing from stability, moderate mechanical resistance, and a reduced risk of splitting of the hose ends. In addition, the product withstands prolonged heat exposure up to[…]
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Dual-walled PTFE/FEP heat shrink tubing
A unique GREMCO product is the dual-walled PTFE/FEP shrink tubing. This is a special, dual-layer shrink tubing consisting of the semi-crystalline fluorocarbon polymer polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and the copolymer tetrafluoroethylene-hexafluoropropylene (FEP). In this way, the unique properties of the materials are combined in one product and complement each other reciprocally. Furthermore, heating the dual-walled PTFE/FEP shrink[…]
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Silicone rubber-coated fiberglass tubing for heat protection
For particularly temperature-sensitive applications on open flames and embers, GREMCO offers FireShield®, a silicone rubber-coated fiberglass tubing. Used to protect hoses, cables, and wire harnesses from high heat exposure to flames, metal spatter and welding sparks, this high-temperature protective product is made of fiberglass with high-quality extruded silicone rubber. Properties of FireShield® fiberglass tubing[…]
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Heat protection in electromobility: products and applications
Applications for optimized heat protection represent a significant part of the GREMCO product range. As a central application area of such shrink and fabric tubes, our product range in the automotive industry is to be emphasized. Although the topic of heat protection is primarily of importance in the area of combustion engines, especially since particularly[…]
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Kynar® heat shrinkable tubing for the industry
Kynar® is a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) corridor plastic, and the polymer’s fluorine content is 57%. Pile plastics in general exhibit high-temperature resistance, high specific dielectric strength, and good chemical resistance. Kynar®, on the other hand, is additively characterized by its clarity and optional transparency, as well as high mechanical strength, compared to other corridor polymers.[…]
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Glass fiber hoses for heat protection: Variants and applications
To ensure optimized heat protection, GREMCO manufactures glass fiber hoses for temperature-sensitive applications such as coolant hoses or brake and fuel lines. For this purpose, we produce our glass fiber hoses with different coatings depending on the application. These are primarily used within applications in the automotive industry. They can be divided into two areas.[…]
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Kevlar® alternative for crash protection in case of an accident
In the automotive industry, the behavior of the vehicle in a crash scenario plays an important role in terms of safety. In this context, it is particularly important to protect sensitive cables and wires, which would quickly suffer damage if left unprotected and, in the worst case, could become an additional safety risk for the[…]
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