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Flexible Braided Copper Connectors (Flexbraids)

Braided Copper Connector - Flexbraid - Jumper - Flexible Lead

Industrial or electrical engineers know that generators, turbines and transformers are the primary causes of vibration that affects performance at key distribution points in electrical power supplies, substations and industrial plants. Braided copper connectors provide a flexible electrical connection and dampen vibration.

different sized flexbraids

Even with the addition of dampening pads and mounts, vibration still occurs throughout these power distribution networks, loosening lugs and other connectors attached to rigid electrical connectors like bus bars and grounding bars. While upkeep and synchronization can reduce the scale of vibration from generators and turbines, ultimately the remaining vibration takes its toll over time.

Loose connections result in a loss of performance, equipment failure and expansion from heat that dramatically increases the chance of fire.

Flexible braided copper connectors (a.k.a. flexbraid, flexible electric shunt, flexible lead, flexible jumper) solve high-voltage connectivity problems created by vibration from generators and transformers. When used as the initial connector from vibration-producing equipment to a power distribution network, flexbraids isolate the main electrical grounding bus work from the menace of vibration.

In addition to the positive aspects of flexbraid power shunts, the most advantageous feature of this versatile copper connector is evident in its name – flexibility.

Questions to ask in order to know exactly what specifications your flexbraid will require include...

  1. What is the current carrying capacity required?
  2. What size of ferrules (landing pads) will be needed on each end?
  3. Do you need round or flat braid material? Do you have a preference?
  4. Unplated or tin-plated copper braid material?
  5. How many braids will you need in the ferrule?
  6. Does your application require the ferrule itself to be electroplated?
  7. Do you know the hole size and pattern needed to bolt the braid?
  8. What circular mils of braids do you think you will need?
  9. Does the flexible braided connector need UL© certification?

→ For more information on these flexible connectors, a.k.a. flexbraids, visit our Specialized Capabilities page.

STORM POWER FLEXBRAID SPECIFICATION CHART

 

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Flexbraid
Series
Braid
AWG
Maximum
Ampacity
Circular
Mills
Width Ferrule
Thickness
# Braids Braid
Code
SC-BD #1 190 96000 1.190" .13" 1 1 x 48 - 20-30
SC-BE 3/0 340 168000 1.250" .21" 1 2 x 24 - 35-30
SC-BF 4/0 375 230000 1.380" .28" 1 2 x 24 - 48-30
SC-BG 300 kcmil 510 336000 1.630" .36" 1 2 x 48 - 35-30
SC-B2D 154 kcmil 380 192000 1.190" .23" 2 1 x 48 - 20-30
SC-B2E 308 kcmil 530 336000 1.250" .35" 2 2 x 24 - 35-30
SC-B2F 464 kcmil 600 460800 1.380" .375" 2 2 x 24 - 48-30
SC-B2G 600 kcmil 875 672000 1.630" .50" 2 2 x 48 - 35-30
SC-B3D 231 kcmil 470 288000 1.190" .27" 3 1 x 48 - 35-30
SC-B3E 462 kcmil 700 504000 1.250" .28" 3 2 x 48 - 48-30
SC-B3F 696 kcmil 900 691200 1.380" .52" 3 2 x 24 - 48-30
SC-B3G 900 kcmil 1000 1008000 1.630" .59" 3 2 x 48 - 35-30
SC-B4D 308 kcmil 600 384000 1.190" .41" 4 1 x 48 - 20-30
SC-B4E 616 kcmil 875 672000 1.250" .39" 4 2 x 24 - 35-30
SC-B4F 928 kcmil 1000 921000 1.380" .69" 4 2 x 24 - 48-30
SC-B4G 1200 kcmil 1200 1344000 1.630" .94" 4 2 x 48 - 35-30

CALL TO ORDER 1-800-394-4804

$200 line minimum on all orders

Storm stocks a wide range of flexbraid connectors. Not sure which ones? JUST ASK!

For a complete list of Storm's FlexBraids with pricing:

Braided Copper Grounding Straps

Available in custom cut lengths - SOLD BY THE FOOT

 

braided copper grounding strap

Don’t see it? We can make it! Sizes and combinations not shown and special drilling can be readily supplied upon request. Typical lead time for ground straps is 3 to 5 days, however, due to new extended lead times from our mills, many of our lead times have been extended. PLEASE CALL for current lead time.

Storm’s tinned copper-braid Grounding Straps and Jumpers are flexible grounding connectors intended to carry a charge to ground. These workhorse ground jumpers consist of tinned solid copper braid in a one-dimensional flex built to stand up to long term use. Storm fuses the ends of each ground strap to improve durability and tensile strength with low-RoHS solder to prevent fraying.

 

Please note: Storm does not recommend Braided Copper Grounding Straps for continuous current-carrying applications.

Uses include:

  • Electrical enclosures – where flexible connectors are needed to take charge to ground
  • Electrical panel doors – or switchgear doors with inadequate connections in the hinges
  • Security fences around substations and utilities
  • Fence and gate jumpers
  • Generators and transformers – for a continuous ground accommodating motion and vibration
  • Power and utility boards
  • Oil, gas and flammable liquid tanks – especially around lids, caps and spigots
  • Other equipment used in static grounding

CALL TO ORDER 1-800-394-4804

$200 line minimum on all orders

Braid
AWG
Maximum
Ampacity
Circular
Mil Area
Size: Thickness & Width Braid ID No.
12 40 7200 .030" Thick x .375" Wide JXB-48636-T
11 53 9600 .032" Thick x .500" Wide JXB-48836-T
8 70 18000 .063" Thick x .625" Wide JXB-481536-T
6 93 26400 .075" Thick x .500" Wide JXB-241130-T
5 110 40800 .080" Thick x .700" Wide JXB-483436-T
4 130 48000 .065" Thick x 1.000" Wide JXB-484036-T
3 135 56900 .063" Thick x 1.375" Wide JXB-4812040-T
1 190 80600 .125" Thick x 1.000" Wide JXB-243230-T
1 200 86400 .090" Thick x 1.187" Wide JXB-481830-T
1 230 100800 .080" Thick x 1.620" Wide JXB-488436-T
1/0 235 105600 .125" Thick x 1.500" Wide JXB-482230T-1
1/0 240 110400 .093" Thick x 1.750" Wide JXB-482330-T
2/0 290 153600 .187" Thick x 1.25" Wide JXB-2-243230-T
2/0 290 153600 .250" Thick x 1.500" Wide JXB-2-483230-T
3/0 320 168000 .125" Thick x 1.620" Wide JXB-483530-T
3/0 320 168000 .125" Thick x 2.500" Wide JXB-483530T-1
4/0 211200 .187" Thick x 1.380" Wide JXB-2-244430-T
3/0 360 168000 .300" Thick x 1.250" Wide JXB-2-243530-T
4/0 390 225600 .150" Thick x 2.750" Wide JXB-484730-T
300 mcm 465 307200 .250" Thick x 1.500" Wide JXB-2-483230-T
300 mcm 510 336000 .312" Thick x 1.500" Wide JXB-2-483530-T