Connector Sleeve Fabric Selections
Victor Nylon
Fiber Content | Weight | Permeability | Temperature Range | Note |
100% Nylon | 15 ounces/square yard | 4 CFM @.5" water gauge | 200° F contin., 275° F Max. | Slightly more durable than Nylon Duck, very soft hand, well suited for sifter applications |
RCN/Super (Rubber Coated Nylon)
Fiber Content | Weight | Permeability | Temperature Range | Note |
Neoprene w/ Nylon backing | 20 ounces/square yard | 0 CFM @.5" water gauge | 150° F contin., 250° F Max. | Very pliable soft rubber coated on a two-way stretch nylon backing. Popular uses include sifter sleeves, load-out and transfer sleeve, etc. |
Polyester Sateen
Fiber Content | Weight | Permeability | Temperature Range | Yarn Type |
100% Polyester | 9.1 ounces/square yard | 20-25 CFM @.5" water gauge | 275° F contin., 300° F Max. | Spun |
Nylon Duck
Fiber Content | Weight | Permeability | Temperature Range | Note |
100% Nylon | 14.2 ounces/square yard | 5 CFM @.5" water gauge | 200° F contin., 275° F Max. | Soft hand fabric suitable for constantly flexing applications such as gyratory/vibrating sifters |
Cordura Nylon
Fiber Content | Weight | Permeability | Temperature Range | Note |
100% Nylon | 14.9 ounces/square yard | 3 CFM @.5" water gauge | 200° F contin., 275° F Max. | Tough fabric suited for use as transfer and loadout sleeves requiring high abrasion resistance |
#1212 Willstretch Nylon
Fiber Content | Weight | Permeability | Temperature Range | Note |
100% Nylon | 6.5 ounces/square yard | 70 CFM @.5" water gauge | 200° F contin., 250° F Max. | Soft hand fabric suitable for constantly flexing applications such as gyratory/vibrating sifters |
White Vinyl Coated Nylon
Fiber Content | Weight | Permeability | Temperature Range | Note |
Vinyl w/ Nylon scrim | 18 ounces/square yard | 0 CFM @.5" water gauge | 180° F contin., 225° F Max. | All purpose vinyl suitable for connecting sleeves, equipment covers, catch cloth, curtains etc. |
Dacron Filament FV-367
Fiber Content | Weight | Permeability | Temperature Range | Yarn Type |
100% Polyester | 4.4 ounces/square yard | 20-25 CFM @.5" water gauge | 275° F contin., 300° F Max. | Filament |
Cotton Sateen
Fiber Content | Weight | Permeability | Temperature Range | Yarn Type |
100% Cotton | 8.2 ounces/square yard | 20-25 CFM @.5" water gauge | 180° F contin., 225° F Max. | Spun |
Canton Flannel-8oz
Fiber Content | Weight | Permeability | Temperature Range | Yarn Type | Note |
100% Cotton | 8 ounces/square yard | 40-45 CFM @.5" water gauge | 180° F contin., 225° F Max. | Spun | Also available in 10oz wt, 20-30 CFM |
Canton Flannel-14oz
Fiber Content | Weight | Permeability | Temperature Range | Yarn Type | Note |
100% Cotton | 14 ounces/square yard | 30-35 CFM @.5" water gauge | 275° F contin., 300° F Max. | Spun | Also available in 12oz wt, 20-25 CFM |
Nylon Satin
Fiber Content | Weight | Permeability | Temperature Range | Yarn Type |
100% Nylon | 5.4 ounces/square yard | 20-25 CFM @.5" water gauge | 200° F contin., 250° F Max. | Filament |
#322 Polyester
Fiber Content | Weight | Permeability | Temperature Range | Yarn Type |
100% Polyester | 3.5 ounces/square yard | 70-90 CFM @.5" water gauge | 250° F contin., 275° F Max. | Filament |
#8 Cotton Duck
Fiber Content | Weight | Permeability | Temperature Range | Note |
100% Cotton | 18 ounces/square yard | 0 CFM @.5" water gauge | 180° F contin., 225° F Max. | Very heavy canvas type material best suited for bin cover and transfer sleeves |
NCN (Neoprene Coated Nylon)
Fiber Content | Weight | Permeability | Temperature Range | Note |
Neoprene Coated Nylon | 16 ounces/square yard | 0 CFM @.5" water gauge | 200° F contin., 250° F Max. | More durable than Vinyl Coated Nylon, well suited for any connecting sleeve application |
C.I. White Rubber
Fiber Content | Weight | Permeability | Temperature Range | Note |
Neoprene w/ Nylon scrim | 24 ounces/square yard | 0 CFM @.5" water gauge | 200° F contin., 250° F Max. | Cloth impregnated rubber suitable for use as loadout sleeve or isolation joint. Also available at a lower cost: C.I. Black Rubber |
C.I. Black Rubber
Fiber Content | Weight | Permeability | Temperature Range | Note |
Neoprene w/ Nylon scrim | 24 ounces/square yard | 0 CFM @.5" water gauge | 200° F contin., 250° F Max. | A lower cost alternative to C.I. White Rubber, suitable for loadout sleeves and isolation joints |