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McMaster-Carr 6172T Equivalent Firesleeve


SAE AS1072E Aerospace/Aviation Grade for Wire, Cable and Hose Protection from high temperature, heat, flame & fire

Allows qualified hose assemblies to pass AS1055D

500°F / 260°C Continuous Exposure;  2200°F / 1205°C Excursions;  3000°F / 1650°C Peak Short Term Exposure

McMaster-Carr 6172T equivalent aviation / aerospace grade high temperature, heat, flame and pyro resistant firesleeve jacket  is manufactured to SAE AS1072E standards so it can pass the fire testing standards of AS1055D; and the requirements of FAA TSO - C53a and TSO - C75. It is a tube sleeve with extra thick spark resistant silicone coating.

It may be used for all fuel lines, oil lines, hydraulic lines, fire extinguisher and prop feathering lines. "Fire-proof" hose lines, as defined by the FAA, must withstand a direct flame for fifteen minutes under specified flow conditions without failure. Fire-resistant lines must withstand a 5 minute exposure under these conditions.

Fire-proof hose lines are fabricated when the proper size Firesleeve is selected and properly assembled with appropriate clamps.

Standard colors for firesleeve are oxide-red and black - other colors are silver-grey, blue, yellow and green.  Available in sizes ranging from 0.25" Inside Diameter through 5" I.D. in 25 size steps.

Part Numbers (with SAE marking):

6172T11, 6172T12, 6172T13, 6172T14, 6172T15, 6172T16, 6172T17, 6172T18, 6172T19, 6172T21, 6172T22


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mcmaster carr 6172T extra thick spark resistant tube sleeve
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