Flat Braided Cable, 1/4 inch

Product Description

*Values based on copper in free air at 65°F and intended as guide only.

Flat braid cable, also known as tinned braided copper, is a weave of soft drawn tinned copper wire. Originally it is constructed as a tube that is then rolled flat to create a specific width. What is a braided cable? In the cable industry, a braid is a tubular sheath constructed from braided strands of wire. These strands range from tens to hundreds of different strands. Where would you use 1/4" flat braid cable? Well, it has a wide range of uses. It is excellent when used as a low impedance ground path. Also, it is useful when shielding a wire bundle. 1/4" Flat braid cables are also popular for use as RF grounding straps. Many times, it is used as a strong connection between various sized components. To make it even better, 1/4" flat braid cable is very flexible. This tinned copper cable is easy to use. This makes it an excellent choice for use in marine conditions.

Features:

• Annealed tinned soft copper braid, tightly woven
• Low resistance way to create a point-to-point ground strap

Applications:

• For grounding batteries
• Bonding strap for aircraft, vehicles, marine equipment
• Eliminates interference in the ignition.