Deem Expandable Polyester (Base) | Low-voltage cable management (offices, home theaters) | - Material: 100% polyester/PET (RoHS/UL certified) - Expansion ratio: 2:1 (ISO 3175) - Abrasion resistance: ASTM D3389 Level 4 (500 cycles) | ▲ Lightweight, flexible ▲ Cost-effective ▲ Meets basic safety standards | Limited to low-voltage applications ▲ Lower heat resistance (max 85°C) |
Deem Expandable Polyester (Advanced) | Industrial/automotive systems (high-flex cables) | - Material: Reinforced polyester/PET + flame retardant (UL 94 V-0) - Expansion ratio: 3:1 (ISO 3175) - Abrasion resistance: ASTM D3389 Level 6 (1,000 cycles) | ▲ ▲ Flame-resistant ▲ ▲ Enhanced durability ▲ ▲ Wider temp range (-20°C to 105°C) | Higher cost ▲ Requires precise installation for optimal performance |
Standard Braided Sleeve (Industry) | General cable bundling (AV setups, appliances) | - Material: Nylon/PVC (CE certified) - Fixed diameter (non-expandable) - Abrasion resistance: ASTM D3389 Level 3 (300 cycles) | Affordable ▲ Easy to source ▲ UV-resistant in basic models | ▲ Inflexible for varying cable sizes ▲ Limited expansion capability |
PVC Insulation Sleeving (Industry) | Moderate-temperature environments (HVAC, lighting) | - Material: PVC (RoHS compliant) - Flexibility: ASTM D1322 (hardness 60 Shore A) - Flame resistance: UL 94 HB | ▲ Chemical resistance (ASTM D543) Cost-effective for bulk orders | ▲ Stiff at low temps ▲ Heavier than polyester ▲ Poor abrasion resistance |
Heat-Shrink Tubing (Industry) | Electrical splicing/terminal protection | - Material: Polyolefin (ASTM D495) - Shrink ratio: 2:1 (IEC 61191-1) - Temp rating: 80°C to 125°C | ▲ Compact fit ▲ Waterproof seal (IP67) | ▲ Single-use ▲ Requires heat gun ▲ Not expandable post-installation |
Rigid Conduit Systems (Industry) | Industrial/underground cabling | - Material: PVC/steel (IP68 rated) - Impact resistance: ASTM D256 (notched Izod 10 ft-lb/in) | ▲ ▲ Ultimate physical protection ▲ ▲ Grounding compatibility | ▲ High cost ▲ Bulky installation ▲ Inflexible routing |