Why Choose the Partex SUP6GREY Supaflex Braided Sleeving?
The Partex SUP6GREY Supaflex Braided Sleeving is a flexible, expandable cable protection and management solution designed to organise, bundle and provide supplementary protection for electrical wiring, cable harnesses and compatible small hoses. Featuring an expandable diameter range of 5–10 mm and a professional grey finish, this braided sleeving is suitable for electrical, electronic, industrial automation and mechanical equipment installations.
Part of the Partex Supaflex range, SUP6GREY features an expandable braided construction that adapts to different cable bundle diameters within its specified range. The flexible mesh structure allows the sleeving to follow bends and changes in cable routing direction, making it a practical alternative to rigid cable containment where flexibility and compact installation are important.
The 5–10 mm cable accommodation range makes the SUP6GREY particularly useful for individual cables and smaller wiring bundles. Its grey braided finish provides a neat appearance that integrates well with industrial control equipment, electrical enclosures and machinery wiring. By grouping compatible cables within a flexible protective sleeve, the product helps improve cable organisation while providing an additional layer against incidental rubbing and general handling wear.
Key Advantages
- Expandable 5–10 mm diameter: Accommodates a range of compatible cable and wiring bundle sizes.
- Flexible braided construction: Allows cable assemblies to follow bends and equipment routing paths.
- Professional grey finish: Provides a neat, consistent appearance for industrial and electrical installations.
- Improved cable organisation: Helps group individual wires into manageable cable bundles.
- Supplementary abrasion protection: Provides an additional covering against incidental rubbing and general handling wear.
- Compact cable management: Offers a flexible alternative to bulkier rigid cable containment methods.
- Adaptable installation: The expandable braid accommodates compatible variations in cable bundle diameter.
- Suitable for cable harnesses: Helps organise wiring assemblies in electrical and electronic equipment.
- Flexible cable routing: Useful where cables must pass around machinery components and follow curved routes.
- Versatile industrial applications: Suitable for control panels, machinery wiring, automation equipment and maintenance projects.
Key Features
- Genuine Partex Supaflex braided sleeving.
- Manufacturer part number: SUP6GREY.
- Product range: Supaflex.
- Expandable braided cable protection sleeve.
- Nominal cable accommodation range: 5–10 mm.
- Colour: Grey.
- Flexible mesh construction for adaptable cable routing.
- Designed to surround compatible cables and wiring bundles.
- Provides supplementary protection against incidental surface abrasion.
- Suitable for electrical cable harnessing and equipment wiring organisation.
- Can be cut to the required installation length using an appropriate cutting method.
- Practical for industrial machinery, electrical control panels and electronic assemblies.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Partex
- Manufacturer part number: SUP6GREY
- Product range: Supaflex
- Product category: Braided Cable Sleeving
- Product type: Expandable braided sleeving
- Colour: Grey
- Nominal cable accommodation range: 5–10 mm
- Construction: Flexible expandable braid
- Primary function: Cable bundling, organisation and supplementary protection
- Installation format: Sleeving fitted around compatible cables or cable bundles
- Typical applications: Electrical wiring, cable harnesses, machinery wiring and equipment cable management
- Application sectors: Electrical engineering, industrial automation, electronics and mechanical equipment assembly
Reliable Flexible Cable Protection for Electrical and Industrial Installations
Effective cable management supports organised electrical installations, easier maintenance and consistent equipment assembly. Loose or poorly arranged wiring can make electrical systems more difficult to inspect, service and modify. The Partex SUP6GREY Supaflex braided sleeving provides a flexible method of grouping compatible cables into tidy assemblies while adding a supplementary protective covering.
The expandable braided construction allows the sleeving to accommodate cable bundles within its specified 5–10 mm diameter range. As the braid expands, it adjusts to the shape and size of the enclosed cable bundle. This flexibility is particularly useful in machinery and electrical equipment where wiring must follow curved routes or pass around components. Installers should allow for changes in the sleeve's effective length when expanded over larger bundles.
The grey braided finish provides a professional appearance for equipment wiring, electrical control panels and industrial cable harnesses. In addition to improving cable organisation, the sleeve helps reduce direct rubbing between compatible cables and nearby surfaces. However, braided sleeving should not be treated as a substitute for appropriately specified electrical insulation, rigid conduit, mechanical guarding or protection against sharp edges and severe abrasion.
For dependable results, installers should select the sleeving according to the completed cable bundle diameter, required flexibility and operating environment. Appropriate cutting and end-finishing methods should be used to minimise fraying, with suitable retention methods applied where necessary. Temperature resistance, flame performance, chemical compatibility and UV suitability should be confirmed against the manufacturer's technical information before use in demanding environments.
Typical Applications
- Electrical control panels: Organising compatible wiring bundles within control cabinets and electrical enclosures.
- Industrial automation: Managing cables associated with sensors, actuators and automated equipment.
- Machinery wiring: Providing flexible supplementary protection along suitable machinery cable routes.
- Electrical cable harnesses: Grouping individual wires into tidy, manageable assemblies.
- Electronic equipment: Organising internal and external cable bundles in compatible electronic assemblies.
- Panel building: Supporting neat cable routing during electrical panel manufacture and assembly.
- Equipment refurbishment: Improving cable organisation during machinery upgrades and modifications.
- Mechanical engineering: Providing flexible sleeving around compatible cables and small hoses.
- Industrial maintenance: Replacing damaged or unsuitable cable coverings where braided sleeving is appropriate.
- Commercial electrical equipment: Organising wiring and cable assemblies in suitable installations.
- Prototype development: Supporting flexible cable harness management during equipment assembly and testing.
