Polyester Braided Sleeving (Cable Sleeve)

Polyester braided sleeving, often simply called cable sleeve or "snake skin", is a flexible, braided tube made of polyester filaments. It's an excellent solution for protecting, organizing, and aesthetically finishing wire harnesses in FPV drones, RC models, computers (PC modding), and other electronic projects.

The main advantages of using polyester braided sleeving include:

• Mechanical Protection: Effectively protects wires from abrasion, cuts, and mechanical damage, which is especially important in moving parts or tight spaces.
• Wire Organization: Allows gathering multiple individual wires into one tidy bundle, eliminating clutter and facilitating cable routing.
• Aesthetics: Gives the project a professional and neat appearance, hiding multi-colored wires under a uniform braid (available in various colors).
• Flexibility and Expandability: The sleeving is flexible and can significantly expand its diameter, making it easier to slide over wires and even some smaller connectors.

We offer polyester sleeving in the most popular sizes (diameters) and colors, sold by the meter, so you can get the exact amount you need.

To achieve the best effect and ensure effective protection, select and apply polyester sleeving correctly:

• Diameter Selection: Choose sleeving with a nominal diameter suitable for the total diameter of the wire bundle you want to cover. The sleeving must be easy to slide onto the cables (it's expandable) but should fit relatively snugly afterward. It's better to choose a slightly larger size than one that's too small. Check the diameter range the sleeving can cover.
• Color: Match the color to the aesthetics of your project or use different colors to mark individual wire bundles. Black is the most universal.
• Cutting and Sealing Ends: Polyester sleeving tends to fray at the ends after cutting. To prevent this, the ends must be heat-sealed. The best method is to use a special hot knife, which cuts and melts the fibers simultaneously. Alternatively, you can carefully melt the end with a lighter immediately after cutting with sharp scissors.
• Installation: To slide the sleeving over the wires, push it together lengthwise – this will cause it to expand. After sliding it over the entire length, gently pull it taut to conform to the cables. The ends of the sleeving can be further secured with heat shrink tubing or zip ties.
• Temperature Rating: Standard polyester sleeving has good resistance to temperatures encountered in most RC/electronics applications.

Carefully arranging wires in sleeving significantly enhances the professionalism and durability of your project.

Want to organize and protect the wires in your drone, but don't know what size polyester sleeving to choose for motor wires or the VTX harness? Wondering how best to cut it to prevent fraying? Looking for a specific color to match the rest of your build?

Our team is happy to help! We can advise on selecting the appropriate diameter and color of sleeving (cable sleeve) for your needs. We'll also provide tips on how to install it correctly for the best visual and protective effect.

We stock polyester braided sleeving in various popular sizes and colors, sold by the meter and available off-the-shelf with fast shipping from our warehouse in Poland. Give your projects a professional look and protect your wires!

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