Para-aramid spun yarn braided sleeve for hose, cable and tubing protection. Flexible braided construction for abrasion, cut and heat protection. Custom sizes and constructions available.

Material

100% Para-Aramid Fiber

Yarn Type

Staple-Fiber Spun Yarn

Construction

Braided Sleeve

Color

Natural Yellow

Typical Continuous Temperature

Up to approx. 160°C

Nominal Inside Diameter

6–150 mm or custom

Standard Roll Length

50 m / 100 m

Packaging

Roll+cardboard box / Customized Packaging

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Para-Aramid Spun Yarn Braided Sleeving Features

What Is a Para-Aramid Spun Yarn Braided Sleeve?

A para-aramid spun yarn braided sleeve is a tubular protective textile made from para-aramid staple fibers. The fibers are first spun into yarn. The yarn is then braided into a flexible sleeve.

This is different from a sleeve made from continuous aramid filament. The finished sleeve is commonly installed over: hydraulic hoses, industrial hoses, cable bundles, wiring, tubing, flexible assemblies.

Its purpose is simple: keep the hose or cable itself from taking the full wear. Where a hose repeatedly rubs against a steel frame, bracket or another hose, the sleeve becomes the contact layer. Where cables pass through tight machine spaces, it adds an extra layer against surface damage.

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Why Para-Aramid Spun Yarn Braided Sleeve？

Although both para-aramid continuous filament sleeves and para-aramid spun yarn sleeves are made from para-aramid, they differ in surface texture and handling characteristics. Spun yarn is produced by twisting shorter aramid fibers together, a structure that gives the sleeve a more fabric-like surface.

For hose and cable protection, that can be useful where the sleeve needs to sit closely around the component and follow bends without behaving like a rigid cover.

Typical reasons customers specify spun yarn include: softer textile contact surface, flexible handling, good conformity around hoses, suitable for repeated rubbing applications

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Spun Yarn Aramid Sleeve vs Filament Aramid Sleeve

Item	Para-Aramid Sleeve	Nylon Sleeve	PBO Sleeve	Fiberglass Sleeve	HPPE Sleeve
Abrasion / Cut Protection	High	Good for general abrasion	Very high	Moderate	Very high cut and abrasion resistance
Heat Resistance	High	Moderate	Very high	Very high	Low to moderate
Flexibility	Good	Very good	Good	Moderate	Very good
Weight	Low	Low	Very low	Moderate	Very low
Moisture / Chemical Considerations	Good resistance to many oils and solvents; prolonged UV exposure should be considered	Good general resistance to oils and common industrial fluids	Sensitive to prolonged UV and moisture exposure	Good thermal and electrical insulation	Good resistance to moisture and many chemicals
Typical Use	Hydraulic hoses, industrial hoses, cable bundles, tubing, machinery protection	Hydraulic hose bundling, general hose protection, cable protection	Aerospace, high-performance cable protection, advanced industrial systems	High-temperature hose, cable insulation, electrical and thermal protection	Cut-resistant sleeves, lightweight cable and hose protection
Main Limitation	Higher cost than nylon; UV exposure can reduce long-term performance	Lower heat and cut resistance than high-performance fibers	High cost; requires more careful environmental protection	Less suitable where repeated abrasion and flexing are the main concerns	Limited high-temperature capability compared with aramid, PBO and fiberglass

How to Choose the Right Para-Aramid Yarn Spun Sleeve Size?

1. Measure the actual OD of the hose, tube or cable bundle.

2. Check the Expansion Range A braided sleeve normally has: Minimum diameter, Nominal diameter, Maximum expanded diameter

3. Allow for Fittings and ConnectorsIf the sleeve needs to pass over: Hydraulic fittings, Connectors, Cable plugs, Couplings, Clamps

Not sure which size to use?
Tell us the maximum outside diameter as well.Send us: Hose OD + Maximum fitting OD + Required length + Quantity and we can check a suitable size.

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Applications of Para-Aramid Spun Yarn Braided Sleeve

Hydraulic Hose Protection

On excavators, loaders, lifting systems and industrial equipment, the hose may move every time the machine cycles. Typical wear points include: hose against frame, hose inside narrow routing areas. A para-aramid hose protection sleeve provides an outer wear layer in these areas.

Cable and Wire Protection

Aramid braided sleeving can be used where normal cable jackets or light PET sleeving are not enough. Typical uses include: machine wiring, cable bundles, electrical control systems, transport equipment, moving cable assemblies. The sleeve adds mechanical protection without making the cable bundle rigid.

Automotive and Mobile Equipment

In vehicles and mobile equipment, hoses and cables often run through compact spaces. Possible applications include: engine-area hose routing, battery cables, wiring harnesses, hydraulic lines, utility vehicles, off-road equipment

Industrial Machinery

Machine builders often use protective sleeves around flexible hoses and cables that move during operation. Typical equipment includes: automation systems, packaging machinery, production equipment,

FAQ-Para-Aramid Braided Spun Yarn Sleeving

Is spun yarn the same as aramid filament yarn?

No. Spun yarn is produced from short staple fibers. Filament yarn is made from continuous fibers.
Both can use para-aramid, but the yarn structure and finished surface are different.

How do I choose the right sleeve size?

Send us the actual outside diameter of the hose, cable or bundle. Also tell us whether the assembly is fixed or moving.

Can you make custom diameters?

Yes. SHENGHE can Custom diameters and braid constructions are available, subject to production requirements.

Can it be used at high temperature?

Para-aramid is suitable for higher-temperature environments than many common thermoplastic sleeving materials.

Can it be used outdoors?

Para-aramid can degrade under long-term UV exposure. For outdoor use, please tell us the expected exposure conditions so we can review whether additional protection is needed.