At the core of reliable electrical grounding and EMI shielding lies the precision-engineered 144C Tinned Copper Braided Mesh Tube. This component is designed for demanding environments where conductivity, corrosion resistance, and mechanical flexibility must work in perfect harmony. Our product line has been developed to cover a wide spectrum of applications, ensuring you can find the exact specification you need. For installations that demand maximum coverage and minimal signal leakage, consider the High Density Tinned Copper Braided Mesh Tube, which features a tighter weave pattern for superior shielding effectiveness. When your wiring harnesses require repeated motion and vibration dampening, the Flexible 120C Tinned Copper Braided Mesh Tube provides exceptional pliability without compromising its electrical properties. The standard-build 120C Tinned Copper Braided Mesh Tube remains a popular choice for general-purpose bonding and cable management, balancing cost and performance across a broad temperature range. And for weight-critical designs such as aerospace assemblies or portable equipment, the Lightweight 120C Tinned Copper Braided Mesh Tube reduces mass while still delivering the required shielding and current-carrying capability. Each variant shares a common DNA: high-purity tinned copper strands woven into a continuous, seamless tube that resists oxidation and maintains low contact resistance over its lifetime. The tinning process not only fights corrosion but also improves solderability, making termination straightforward during field installation or factory assembly.
The 144C Tinned Copper Braided Mesh Tube pushes performance further with its elevated continuous operating temperature rating of 144°C, making it suitable for high-heat zones near engines, industrial ovens, and power conversion systems. It retains full mechanical integrity and electrical conductivity under thermal cycling that would degrade lesser materials. The construction begins with fine, oxygen-free copper wires that are individually tinned before braiding, ensuring the plating is consistent and uniform even deep within the tube wall. This tube is extremely flexible and can be bent, flattened, or compressed to fit irregular cavities, all while providing a low-impedance path to ground. The mesh structure naturally dissipates heat and allows for ventilation, which is an added advantage when bundling heat-generating cables. Below we present the core technical specifications and dimensional details that define this product.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Nominal inner diameter | 3.0 mm to 25.0 mm (custom diameters up to 50.0 mm) |
| Strand diameter | 0.10 mm – 0.15 mm |
| Carrier count | 16, 24, 32, or 48 |
| Maximum DC resistance | ≤ 5.0 mΩ/m (for standard 10 mm ID tube) |
| Current carrying capacity | Directly proportional to cross-sectional copper area (refer to derating curve) |
| Shielding effectiveness | >55 dB from 30 MHz to 1 GHz (typical with 90% coverage) |
| Flame retardancy | UL 94 V-0 equivalent (material base performance) |
Installation of the 144C Tinned Copper Braided Mesh Tube is uncomplicated. The tube can be cut cleanly with scissors or a rotary blade without unraveling, thanks to a proprietary edge-binding technique applied during braiding. It is fully compatible with standard crimp lugs, clamps, and solder sleeves. Because the braid expands radially when compressed lengthwise, it creates a snug fit around cable bundles and connector backshells, eliminating the need for additional strain relief in many cases. Field reports confirm that the 144C Tinned Copper Braided Mesh Tube maintains stable contact resistance after thousands of flex cycles and prolonged exposure to salt spray, confirming its reliability for marine, rail, and renewable energy infrastructures.