Federal-Mogul Demonstrates Latest Sleeving and Electromagnetic Interference Protection Technologies at MRO Conference and Exhibition 2003

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 15 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation is exhibiting its latest aerospace sleeving and electromagnetic interference (EMI) protection products at the 2003 MRO Conference and Exhibition April 15- 17 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The annual conference features the latest in aviation maintenance, repair and operating supplies (MRO). Major attendees include managers from airlines, original equipment manufacturers, parts suppliers and distributors.

Federal-Mogul's Systems Protection group designed aerospace sleeving and EMI protection technologies to improve the performance and increase the life span of aerospace wire and cables. In addition to providing product demonstrations, Federal-Mogul's specialists will be available to talk about how the right sleeving and EMI-shielding products can help companies prevent damage from abrasion and EMI, as well as how self-wrapping sleeving is ideal for reworking components without disconnecting them, reducing installation and maintenance time and cost.

"In today's competitive aerospace market, nothing is more critical to success than reliable, long-lasting, state-of-the-art technology and equipment," said Janice Maiden, director of product development, Federal- Mogul, Systems Protection. "Yet companies continue to lose time and money because of wire and cable components that chafe or expose sensitive equipment to electromagnetic interference due to the lack of proper protection. With Federal-Mogul's broad product line, companies can reduce their maintenance and repair costs by boosting equipment performance, preventing wire damage, and reducing installation time."

Federal-Mogul is demonstrating the following products:

* Roundit(R) 2000 NX self-wrapping oversleeve -- This non-halogenated oversleeve, constructed of a woven blend of Nomex and polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) with an oil and water-repellent treatment, provides outstanding protection of cable assemblies, hoses, and wire harnesses from chafing, cutting, and abrading in aerospace applications. Rated to 200 degrees Celsius, Roundit 2000 NX is ideal for high-temperature bundling and abrasion resistance. It has passed the FAR Part 25 flammability test, a key criteria for use on Federal Aviation Administration-approved aircraft. This self- wrapping oversleeve can be applied or removed without disturbing connectors or fittings.

* Roundit 2000 NX Ptr -- Based on the original Roundit 2000 NX design, Roundit 2000 NX Ptr incorporates an easy-to-see pink tracer to identify fuel lines. It also retains the ivory tracer, which indicates the maximum operating diameter, used in the original Roundit 2000 NX product. Its 100 percent covering ratio provides excellent cut-through and abrasion resistance, and its wrappable design provides innovative solutions for the protection of breakout areas as well as ease of removal when inspection or maintenance of the cables is necessary.

* R2000NX EMI - The first textile-based sleeving product to provide electromagnetic interference protection for the aerospace industry, R2000NX EMI is a dual layer product designed for mechanical protection and EMI shielding. The outer, abrasion-resistant layer incorporates Nomex and PPS with an oil and water repellent treatment, while the inner layer is made from tin plated copper, which provides the EMI protection. Initial testing has shown that this product can provide EMI shielding up to 80 dB at 100 MHz. Based on the original Roundit construction, the self-wrapping feature of R2000NX EMI allows for quick and easy installation and removal of the product when necessary.

* Expando 686DM - This halogen-free oversleeve resists damage from high temperature air guns used with heat-shrinkable elements, such as strain reliefs, terminations, and identification sleeves. Rated to 200 degrees Celsius, the oversleeve is a UL-recognized component, meets VW-1 flammability requirements, and has passed the FAR Part 25 flammability test. In addition, it features low flammability, toxicity, smoke generation, and hard vacuum off- gassing. The open-weave construction of Expando 686DM enables it to expand to fit many application shapes and sizes and also prevents it from trapping water, heat, and humidity.

Federal-Mogul is a global supplier of automotive components and sub- systems serving the world's original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket. The company utilizes its engineering and materials expertise, proprietary technology, manufacturing skill, distribution flexibility and marketing power to deliver products, brands and services of value to its customers. Federal-Mogul is focused on the globalization of its teams, products and processes to bring greater opportunities for its customers and employees, and value to its constituents. Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in 1899 and today employs 47,000 people in 24 countries. For more information on Federal-Mogul, visit the company's Web site at http://www.federal-mogul.com/ .

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