Cable Sleeves are used to enclose a single wire or a group of wires.  Cable sleeves are used to arrange a set of wires going through a panel or to an equipment like a motor.  Cable sleeves are made of different materials from braided metals to rubber and even kevlar. 

Sleeves serve to protect the wires and their insulation from sharp edges.  They can protect wires from UV radiation, moisture, oil and temperature.  cable sleeve

In automobiles, special heat resistant sleeves are used to protect the wires from hot surfaces. 

Teflon sleeves have great cut resistance.  Nylon sleeves have great abrasion resistance. 

Sleeves are available in two broad categories depending on the method of installation. 

The first is the slit sleeve which is cut and the wires are inserted into the sleeve.  The second is the wrap-around, side entry type of sleeve. 

Heat Shrinkable Sleeves

Some sleeves are heat shrinkable.  Heat shrinkable sleeves are made of a polymer which contracts when heat is applied. A stream of hot air from a blower is passed on the sleeve.  This results in the sleeves shrinking and wrapping the wires.  



Electrical Safety Mats are important safety equipment.  Safety mats protect personnel from electric shock by providing an insulated surface to work on.  If the worker comes in contact with a live conductor by mistake, he will not get an electric shock as his feet are insulated from the ground by the safety mat.Electrical Insulation Mats

Safety mats come in different colours.  They are usually made of rubber.  The surface of the mats is ribbed to provide an anti-slip surface to workers. 

Safety mats are also designed to resist aging and ozone. 

Safety mats should also be age and fire resistant.

Safety mats come in different voltage ratings.   They should also be resistant to acids and oils. 

The following is the list of mats and their working voltages

 

Class of Mats Working Voltage Colour
0 1000 Red
1 7500 White
2 17000 Yellow
3 26500 Green
4 36000 Orange

 

The most common class of safety mats is the type 0 which is rated for a working voltage of 1000 V.