Source for wire bundle Sleeve?

[Dbro172]

I am looking for a source, or ideas for expandable sleeving (sometimes referred to as snakeskins??) to thread wire bundles through and keep a nice neat and tidy installation. I would hope these would also provide some protection to the wire while passing through the bushing. I imagine i could find use for this in the wings, fuse, and possibly firewall forward.

Here are some products found on McMaster-Carr - would any of these be ideal?

http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-ca...eeving/=iy4qsg
http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-ca...eeving/=iy4r6z
http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-ca...eeving/=iy4rbx

Thanks!

[Paul K]

If you plan to use it forward of the FW, try to get the high temp stuff. Usually has a white thread woven through it. I found that the smaller sizes are better than the large size. They expand to cover a large bundle but the large sizes don't shrink to hold small bundles tight. Real neat and clean when you shrink wrap the ends.

I bought a whole roll of it but don't remember where. Also have a ton left and may be willingto sell it if I can remember what I paid for it. Try to guess how much you need and let me know.

[craigvince]

I get mine from Amazon. They have all the different sizes and you don't have to buy 100 feet at a time.

[az_gila]

By the foot here, and it's even FAA approved...

http://www.cabletiesandmore.com/ExpandableSleeving.php

This one may not be high temp, but it is rated to 275 F

[RV7Guy]

I bought mine from dmiller108@comcast.net. His name is Dana Miller.

He has an ebay store but you can buy direct from him. The 1/8" was 14 cents a foot and the 1/4" was 18 cents a foot.

He also has heat shrink and other related wiring stuff. Can't find his web site right now.

Very good service.

BTW, 100' doesn't last long!!!!

[OregonRVguy]

I saw some spiral wrap on the aviation aisle at harbor freight the other day...

[Dbro172]

Originally Posted by az_gila

By the foot here, and it's even FAA approved...

http://www.cabletiesandmore.com/ExpandableSleeving.php

This one may not be high temp, but it is rated to 275 F

Good source Gil; even FAR aprooved, exactly what I was looking for. Have you used this product or supplier in the past? Looks like i might need to add some heat shrink or zip ties to the order

Thanks,

[az_gila]

Originally Posted by Dbro172

Good gource Gil; even FAR aprooved, exactly what I was looking for. H

ave you used this product or supplier in the past? Looks like i might need to add some heat shrink or zip ties to the order

Thanks,

Bought some non-aviation use stuff from them several years ago - no problems.

Their on-line site is a bit better than some at describing the product.

[Ron B.]

Aircraft Spruce PN 11-01903 etc.
Ron

[az_gila]

Originally Posted by Ron B.

Aircraft Spruce PN 11-01903 etc.
Ron

100 ft minimum is the issue here...