Braids

Find our braid product types and specification information – including sizing, width, and thickness information – and in the documents below:

• Flat – A flat braid has a specific current carrying capacity. High currents are easily carried at low voltages. Typically used as a ground strap when flexibility, strange configurations and solder-ability are of prime importance. Braid provides a low resistance ground path.
• Rope – Manufactured with fine strand wire to achieve the ultimate in flexibility and where extended flex-life is a primary consideration. Excellent for shunts, grounds, leads, and flexible jumpers.
• Tubular – Tubular braid has a specific current carrying capacity. High currents are easily carried at low voltages. Typically used as a ground strap or to add Shielding to a wire or cable. Shielding is achieved by insertion of the wire or cable into the braid or inserting a shielded cable to maximize braid coverage. Braid provides a low resistance path to ground.

Bare Copper
Soft annealed bare copper complies with A. S. T. M. B3.

Tinned Copper
Soft tinned copper complies with A. S. T. M. B33.

Silver Plated
Minimum of 40 micro-inches of silver. For use where the wires are subjected to temperatures exceeding 200°C or if special corrosion resistance is required.

Nickel Plated
Minimum of 50 micro-inches of nickel. For use where the wires are subjected to temperatures up to 450°C or if special corrosion resistance is required.

Stainless Steel
Wires conform to MIL-W-423, composition 304. For use where wires are subjected to temperatures up to 650°C or where mechanical strength and protection are important considerations.

Aluminum
Alclad 5056 aluminum alloy. Higher resistance to corrosion.