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'''Firesleeve''' is a common term{{Citation needed|date=March 2010}} for a [[Silicone]] coated [[fiberglass]] sleeve, generally used in industrial or aerospace applications.  

Fiberglass acts as an insulator or barrier for constant temperatures up to 540C degrees{{Citation needed|date=March 2010}}.  Silicone is generally able to withstand temperatures up to about 260C degrees continuous{{Citation needed|date=March 2010}}.  Silicone, however, has the added benefit of being able to withstand and repel much higher temperatures for short durations{{Citation needed|date=March 2010}}, including liquid molten metals.

Firesleeve is used as a protective sleeve on industrial hoses, hydraulic hoses, cables, wires, etc.

Firesleeve generally refers to two variations: An aerospace version is made with a braided fiberglass substrate and is commonly used in the aerospace industry{{Citation needed|date=March 2010}}. Its construction enables qualified hose assemblies to meet the SAE standards  which have been established relative to the protection which this product provides{{Citation needed|date=March 2010}}.

An industrial version, constructed of a knitted fiberglass substrate is also available.  Because it is less expensive it is more commonly used in hot industrial applications where this type of protection is needed.  The industrial version will not meet the SAE standards{{Citation needed|date=March 2010}}.

Fiberglass sleeve—without the Silicone rubber coating—has a higher continuous temperature rating, up to 1000F or 540C{{Citation needed|date=March 2010}} and is available as a knitted or braided sleeve for protection of hoses and cables where molten splash protection or weld splatter protection is not required.
   
[[Category:Insulators]]
[[Category:Passive fire protection]]
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