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Insultherm® Ultra Flex®

High Performance Thermal Protection


High Temperature Protection

Insultherm® Ultra Flex® fiberglass sleeving is ideal for the protection of wires and hoses exposed to the heat generated from high performance engine and exhaust components. The heat treated sleeving cuts with scissors and is highly flexible. Ultra Flex® expands slightly, allowing it to slide easily over wires and follow curves and contours without binding. Ultra Flex® is available in Natural.


  • Cuts Easily With Scissors
  • Will Not Burn or Support Combustion
  • Operating Temps: -94°F to 1,202°F (-70°C to 650°C)
  • Extremely Abrasion and Cut Resistant
  • Resists Common Chemicals & Solvents
  • Melt Temp: 2,048°F/1,120°C

About The Insultherm® Family of Products

Insultherm® products are extremely high temperature resistant material commonly used as thermal protection for wires, cables and hoses that are subjected to continuous and extreme high temperature environments, such as engine manifolds and exhaust systems.

Insultherm®:This traditional sleeving is tough and durable, maintaining its tight structure under extreme vibration, abrasion, mechanical stress, and temperature variations.

Insultherm® Heavy Duty: This is a braided fiberglass sleeving made in a heavy wall construction with a high temp cord braided into the sleeving. Insultherm® HD is saturated with high temperature acrylic resins which adds rigidity and reduces fray when cut.

Insultherm® Tru-Fit: Tru-Fit is often used as primary insulation on low voltage applications such as leads in toasters, coffee makers, ranges, and other appliances. This product is available in a wider range of colors than standard Insultherm®.

Insultherm® Ultra Flex®: Ultra Flex® expands slightly, allowing it to slide easily over wires and follow curves and contours without binding. It is compatible with most bonding & saturation systems.

Insultherm® Ultra Flex® Pro: Ultra Flex® Pro cuts easily with scissors, and special heat treated construction minimizes fraying and dusting during assembly. The Increased wall thickness adds value to insulation.

Insultherm® Spark Plug Boots: These innovative sleeves offers high temperature protection in an easy slip on sleeve that will extend the life of expensive spark plug wires by protecting them where they need it most... at the boot. Just slip these 3/4” diameter double thickness (triple thick at the sewn end) sleeves over any spark plug cable and boot (even right angle boots) to protect them from engine temperatures up to 1,200°F.

Insultherm® Header Wrap: Insultherm® Header Wrap is an extremely high temperature resistant wrap commonly used to contain and manage hot gases in automotive and high performance headers and exhausts.

Insultherm® Header Wrap SI: This exhaust wrap is made from texturized amorphous silica filament yarn woven into a strong and flexible form. Because the yarn is texturized into a bulky form it provides excellent insulating values. Header Wrap SI is not made from leached fiberglass, resulting in a much more wear resistant finished product


Tips for Installing & Terminating Braided Sleeving

determining the diameter of your wire bundle
How To Determine What Diameter Sleeving You Need

Bundle the cords that you’ll be covering and measure the diameter of the bundle. If you want a snug fit, choose a braided sleeving option with a slightly smaller diameter than that of your cables. If you want a loose and flexible fit, choose a braided sleeving option with a diameter that is equal to or slightly larger than that of your cables. Keep in mind that braided sleeving loses 2% to 3% of its length when it expands. Be sure to plan accordingly!


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How To Terminate Sleeving with Heatshrink Tubing

Heatshrink Tubing is the ideal way to create a tight, professional finish on any wire, hose or cable management project. Once shrunk, the tubing will hold its reduced state, even at elevated temperatures. This application can be used to protect, color code, brand, or secure ends or sections of braided sleeving. A Heat Gun is required to properly apply heatshrink tubing. You can find a guide to the proper technique for working with heatshrink tubing Here.


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FHN0.25NT

Insultherm® Ultra Flex® - 1/4" - Natural

Price/Ft:  $0.65
Price/Ft:  $0.65
Total: $3.25
FHN0.38NT

Insultherm® Ultra Flex® - 3/8" - Natural

Price/Ft:  $0.95
Price/Ft:  $0.95
Total: $4.75
FHN0.50NT

Insultherm® Ultra Flex®- 1/2" - Natural

Price/Ft:  $1.52
Price/Ft:  $1.52
Total: $7.60
FHN0.31NT

Insultherm® Ultra Flex® - 5/16" - Natural

Price/Ft:  $0.93
Price/Ft:  $0.93
Total: $4.65
FHNG.08NT

Insultherm® Ultra Flex® - 8 AWG - Natural

Price/Ft:  $0.49
Price/Ft:  $0.49
Total: $4.90
FHN0.75NT

Insultherm® Ultra Flex® - 3/4" - Natural

Price/Ft:  $2.10
Price/Ft:  $2.10
Total: $10.50
FHN0.44NT

Insultherm® Ultra Flex® - 7/16" - Natural

Price/Ft:  $1.26
Price/Ft:  $1.26
Total: $6.30
FHN0.63NT

Insultherm® Ultra Flex® - 5/8" - Natural

Price/Ft:  $2.01
Price/Ft:  $2.01
Total: $10.05
FHNG.10NT

Insultherm® Ultra Flex® - 10 AWG - Natural

Price/Ft:  $0.38
Price/Ft:  $0.38
Total: $3.80
FHN1.00NT

Insultherm® Ultra Flex® - 1" - Natural

Price/Ft:  $2.20
Price/Ft:  $2.20
Total: $11.00
FHNG.05NT

Insultherm® Ultra Flex® - 5 AWG - Natural

Price/Ft:  $0.57
Price/Ft:  $0.57
Total: $5.70
FHNG.04NT

Insultherm® Ultra Flex® - 4 AWG - Natural

Price/Ft:  $0.575
Price/Ft:  $0.575
Total: $5.75
FHNG.07NT

Insultherm® Ultra Flex® - 7 AWG - Natural

Price/Ft:  $0.55
Price/Ft:  $0.55
Total: $5.50
FHNG.09NT

Insultherm® Ultra Flex® - 9 AWG - Natural

Price/Ft:  $0.43
Price/Ft:  $0.43
Total: $4.30
FHNG.12NT

Insultherm® Ultra Flex® - 12 AWG - Natural

Price/Ft:  $0.305
Price/Ft:  $0.305
Total: $3.05
FHNG.06NT

Insultherm® Ultra Flex® - 6 AWG - Natural

Price/Ft:  $0.565
Price/Ft:  $0.565
Total: $5.65
FHNG.14NT

Insultherm® Ultra Flex® - 14 AWG - Natural

Price/Ft:  $0.28
Price/Ft:  $0.28
Total: $2.80
FHNG.28NT

Insultherm® Ultra Flex® - 28 AWG - Natural

Price/Ft:  $0.247
Price/Ft:  $0.247
Total: $2.47
FHNG.24NT

Insultherm® Ultra Flex® - 24 AWG - Natural

Price/Ft:  $0.25
Price/Ft:  $0.25
Total: $2.50
FHNG.16NT

Insultherm® Ultra Flex® - 16 AWG - Natural

Price/Ft:  $0.275
Price/Ft:  $0.275
Total: $2.75
FHNG.02NT

Insultherm® Ultra Flex® - 2 AWG - Natural

Price/Ft:  $0.585
Price/Ft:  $0.585
Total: $5.85
FHNG.00NT

Insultherm® Ultra Flex® - 0 AWG - Natural

Price/Ft:  $0.595
Price/Ft:  $0.595
Total: $5.95
FHNG.20NT

Insultherm® Ultra Flex® - 20 AWG - Natural

Price/Ft:  $0.26
Price/Ft:  $0.26
Total: $2.60
FHNG.17NT

Insultherm® Ultra Flex® - 17 AWG - Natural

Price/Ft:  $0.27
Price/Ft:  $0.27
Total: $2.70