Sleeves

• Sleeves are used to create loop ends on cable assemblies, but they can also be used to attach two assemblies together.
• Hourglass (duplex) shaped sleeves allow for the smoothest swage (crimp).
• Stainless steel sleeves, which meet military spec are only manufactured in oval shapes.
• Custom sleeve lengths are available in bulk.
• Three custom length sleeves are currently in stock:
  • 5/16" x 1" Aluminum Hourglass - #516AS
  • 3/8" x 1" Aluminum Hourglass - #381AS
  • 3/16" x 11/16" Aluminum Hourglass - #142
• Combination sleeves can also be made to order, for example:
  • 1/8" x 1/16" Aluminum Hourglass Combo - #18X116CAS
  • 3/16" x 1/8" Aluminum Hourglass Combo - #316X18CAS

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Stainless Steel MS51844

SS Type 304

This table includes part number, rope/sleeve size, weight per 100 pieces, and dimensions for Stainless Steel Type 304 Oval Sleeves. 
All dimensions meet MS51844.
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 SS Type 316                                                                  

This table includes part number, rope/sleeve size, and sleeve length for Stainless Steel Type 316 Oval Sleeves.  Stainless Steel T316 sleeves meet MS51844 dimensions, but cannot be certified as MS51844.
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Aluminum

Lexco's aluminum sleeves are available in RoHS compliant.

The aluminum sleeves table includes part number, rope/sleeve size, dimensions, and approximate weight per 1,000 pieces.

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Fiber Rope

These are commonly available fiber rope sleeves. The table includes part number, rope/sleeve size, dimensions (in) and approximate weight per 1,000 pieces (lbs).

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Copper MS51844

These are commonly available Hourglass Copper Sleeves The table includes part number; rope/sleeve size (in); dimensions (in); number of presses required per sleeve; after swaged outer diameter (in); and the approximate weight per 100 pieces (lbs).  
All dimensions meet MS51844.

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Zinc Plated Copper MS51844

These are commonly available Hourglass Zinc-plated Copper Sleeves. The table displays part number, rope/sleeve size (in) and weight per 100 pieces (lbs).
All dimensions meet MS51844.

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Flemish Eye Carbon Steel Sleeves

CAUTION:

• Flemish Eye Carbon Steel Sleeves are recommended for use on 6 x 19 or 6 x 37 IPS or XIP, EIP, RRL, FC or IWRC wire rope.
• Proper swaging practices are the sling manufacturers responsibility.
• A color change will not indicate proper swaging.
• Before using sleeves with other type lay, construction or grade of wire rope, it is recommended that the termination be proofloaded to prove the adequacy of the assembly

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