Automotive Design Engineers Can Minimize Hose and Cable Abrasion With Federal-Mogul's NyloGard(TM) 2452 Woven Nylon Sleeving

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 3 -- A recent study by Federal-Mogul Corporation reveals that automotive design engineers can achieve four times better abrasion resistance with Federal-Mogul's NyloGard(TM) 2452 nylon woven sleeving than with competing textile sleeving products.

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NyloGard 2452's superior abrasion resistance was determined by the weight loss of a number of protective sleeving products in abrasion testing conducted by Federal-Mogul's Systems Protection group in Exton, Pennsylvania. The weight loss was measured after 50,000 cycles on an SAE ARP 1536A abrasion tester.

NyloGard 2452 is custom-designed to provide enhanced abrasion protection over hoses, cables, wires, and other applications that are vulnerable to chafing and other damage in rugged environments. Tightly woven from high- density nylon yarns, NyloGard 2452's dense construction provides maximum coverage of the hoses and cables it protects, assuring enhanced abrasion and cut-through resistance. Automotive design engineers who use NyloGard 2452 in their products can extend the service life of the protected component and reduce the costs associated with hose replacements.

In addition, Federal-Mogul's NyloGard 2452 is fluid resistant and flame retardant, and can withstand temperatures as high as 250 degrees F. NyloGard 2452 also demonstrates excellent low temperature flexibility to -94 degrees F. The sleeving is available in a variety of sizes, and custom printing is available.

About Federal-Mogul's System Protection Group

From its facilities in Exton, Pennsylvania, Federal-Mogul's Systems Protection Group manufactures sleeving products that bundle and protect wire harnesses, hoses, tubing, and cables used in automotive, electrical, thermal, aerospace, and other applications. In addition, the facility houses a comprehensive development lab to assist in advanced product engineering. Quality certifications include QS-9000 and ISO 9001. It has also been honored with Lockheed Martin's AMMC Star Award.

Federal-Mogul is a global supplier of automotive components, sub-systems, modules and 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 25 countries. For more information on Federal-Mogul, visit the company's web site at http://www.federal-mogul.com/ .

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