Dragon Arm®
High Heat Welding Sleeve Protection
You hold flames and produce fire from your fingertips. But, as they say, when you play with fire you’re gonna get burned — until now. A weld at an extremely awkward angle or a quick adjustment under the hood no longer need to result in scorched flesh. Constructed from proprietary Dragon Fiber, Dragon Arm is personal protection from flame and heat. Welders, mechanics, and fabricators, you need not char your skin, arm yourself with Dragon Arm®.
Benefits & Uses of Welding Sleeves
Protection from burns: Dragon Arm® is made from materials that are heat-resistant and flame-retardant, providing protection to the arms from burns caused by sparks, hot metal, and other hazards.
Preventing clothing ignition: Loose or flammable clothing can easily catch fire during welding, causing serious injuries or even fatalities. Dragon® Arm can help to prevent clothing ignition by providing a barrier between the clothing and the heat and sparks generated during welding.
Comfort: Dragon Arm® is designed to fit snugly and comfortably, providing a greater range of motion than bulky protective clothing. This can help to improve comfort and mobility during long welding jobs.
Compliance with safety regulations: Many workplaces and industries have specific safety regulations that require the use of protective clothing, including welding sleeves, during welding and other hot work operations.
About The Dragon® Family of Products
Techflex® has developed the Dragon line of protection products to carefully protect your delicates in the harshest environments. Picture the fire breathing, metal melting, armor-piercing arena that today’s welders and fabricators work in every day.
Dragon Blanket® - This blanket will protect the million dollar hood of that priceless classic or use it to halt the weld splatter of your rusty work stand. Weld blanket can be cut and sewn into an infinite variety of protection gear for your factory or facility or simply drape it over anything for the ultimate protection from it all.
Dragon Arm® - A weld at an extremely awkward angle or a quick adjustment under the hood no longer needs to result in scorched flesh. Constructed from proprietary Dragon Fiber, Dragon Arm® is personal protection from flame and heat. Welders, mechanics, and fabricators, you need not char your skin, arm yourself with Dragon Arm®.
Dragon Sleeve® - The Sleeve is a truly non-flammable product created for use in the most extreme environments. If your application comes in contact with flames, molten metal, sparks or any variety of high temperature hazard Dragon products are available to take the abuse. Industries like motorsports, welding, fabrication, and fire safety will appreciate the versatility.
Tips for Installing & Terminating Braided Sleeving
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!
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.