168C Tinned Copper Braided Mesh Tube

The 168C Tinned Copper Braided Mesh Tube stands as a premium solution for effective electromagnetic shielding, grounding, and thermal management across industrial and commercial systems. Its tinned copper construction delivers exceptional conductivity while resisting oxidation and corrosion, making it ideal for harsh environments. Whether you need maximum coverage, enhanced flexibility, or reduced weight, our product family addresses every requirement. For high-density shielding cages, the High Density Tinned Copper Braided Mesh Tube ensures near-total EMI isolation. In dynamic installations where bending and routing are constant, the Flexible 120C Tinned Copper Braided Mesh Tube maintains integrity over thousands of cycles. For continuous elevated-temperature operations, the base-grade 120C Tinned Copper Braided Mesh Tube offers reliable performance without compromise. When mass constraints matter, the Lightweight 120C Tinned Copper Braided Mesh Tube trims grams while upholding shielding effectiveness. These interconnected options empower engineers to match the braid to the precise thermal, mechanical, and electrical demands of their design.

The 168C Tinned Copper Braided Mesh Tube delivers robust durability and extended temperature capability beyond standard models, rated for continuous use up to 168°C. Its dense yet pliable weave conforms tightly around cables, connectors, and irregular shapes, forming a low-impedance path that channels interference to ground. Each strand is uniformly tinned to prevent oxidation, maintaining surface contact even in humid or salt-laden atmospheres. The tubular design accommodates snap-on, expandable, or wrap-around installation methods, speeding assembly and reducing labor. When combined with appropriate end terminations, this braid provides consistent shielding attenuation from low-frequency magnetic fields to high-frequency radiated emissions, supporting compliance with FCC, MIL-STD, and IEC standards. Its braid angle and strand count are optimized to balance flex life and coverage, making it a versatile workhorse in power generation, telecommunication racks, marine electronics, and aerospace harnesses.

Core Technical Specifications

• Continuous operating temperature rating: -40°C to +168°C
• Conductor material: Electrolytic tough pitch copper, hot-dip tinned
• Tinning thickness: Minimum 5 μm per strand, ensuring solderability and corrosion resistance
• Braid construction: Tubular, 2- or 3-carrier weave available
• Coverage factor: Typically 85%–95% depending on diameter and strand count
• Surface resistivity: ≤ 0.01 Ω/sq under normal conditions
• Standard color: Silver-tin matte finish
• Packaging: Spools of 50 m, 100 m, or custom-cut lengths

Dimensional & Electrical Parameter Table

Mechanical and Environmental Properties

• Elongation at break: ≥ 15% for individual strands, preserving flexibility
• Heat aging resistance: ≤ 5% increase in DC resistance after 500 hours at 168°C
• Salt spray test (ASTM B117): No visible corrosion after 96 hours
• Flammability: Self-extinguishing per UL 94 V-0 when used with appropriate jacket
• Halogen-free: Compliant with IEC 60754 upon request

Industrial sectors count on the 168C Tinned Copper Braided Mesh Tube for transformer neutral grounding, cable shielding in variable-frequency drives, and RF gasketing in shielded rooms. Its customizable braid density allows fine-tuning of shielding effectiveness from 40 dB to over 80 dB across a wide frequency spectrum. End finishing options include ferrules, lugs, or solder-dipped tips, all applied without compromising the tinned surface’s integrity. For large-scale projects, the braid can be supplied in continuous lengths up to 500 meters or pre-cut and terminated to exact specifications, reducing on-site handling. Regular quality checks verify concentricity, tin adhesion, and resistance uniformity, ensuring each shipment performs identically to the sampled prototype. Whether retrofitting legacy equipment or launching a new product line, integrating this braided tube simplifies EMI compliance and extends system lifetime in challenging electrical environments.