Engineered for demanding grounding, bonding, and electromagnetic shielding tasks, the high density tinned copper braided mesh tube delivers exceptional electrical performance with long-term corrosion resistance. Our comprehensive product family addresses diverse installation and design requirements through finely tuned material and construction variants. The Flexible 120C Tinned Copper Braided Mesh Tube is purpose-built for installations requiring tight bend radii and repeated movement, while the standard 120C Tinned Copper Braided Mesh Tube offers a robust all-round balance of conductivity and mechanical strength. For weight-constrained designs such as aerospace structures or portable equipment, the Lightweight 120C Tinned Copper Braided Mesh Tube dramatically reduces mass without compromising shielding effectiveness. Where conformance to irregular surface geometries is critical, the Soft 120C Tinned Copper Braided Mesh Tube provides unmatched pliability and easy formability. All variations are constructed from high-purity copper strands that receive a uniform tin coating before being woven into a dense, tubular mesh. This pre-tinning process guarantees complete strand protection, eliminating oxidation paths and ensuring stable contact resistance even under high humidity or mild chemical exposure. The dense braid architecture—typically employing 16 to 48 carriers of fine wire ranging from 0.10 mm to 0.25 mm in diameter—yields optical coverage above 95%, making these tubes highly effective attenuators of radiated EMI and RFI. Combined with a continuous temperature rating of 120°C, the product line excels in power generation, telecommunications, automotive harness sheathing, and industrial control cabinets where reliable low-impedance paths are mandatory.
Selecting a High Density Tinned Copper Braided Mesh Tube means prioritizing reliable signal integrity and equipment safety across a wide frequency spectrum. The woven geometry creates a flexible Faraday cage that efficiently redirects interference to ground, while its low-inductance cross-section handles high-frequency transients that would choke solid conductors. Unlike bare copper alternatives, the tin coating prevents the formation of high-resistance patina over years of thermal cycling and vibration. This property is especially valuable in EV battery packs, medical imaging systems, and military-grade communication shelters where service continuity cannot be compromised. During assembly, the tube’s hollow design slides easily over cable bundles or connectors and can be terminated with standard compression ferrules or clamps, streamlining field installations. Its ability to absorb mechanical stress without fracturing makes the High Density Tinned Copper Braided Mesh Tube a durable linking element in busbar jumpers, transformer grounds, and generator bonding straps. Engineers also favor it as a replacement for rigid copper straps when routing through tight equipment chambers, because the braided construction maintains a large surface area for current conduction while distributing bending forces evenly across thousands of wire intersections, thereby minimizing fatigue failure in high-vibration environments.
| Property | Value / Description |
|---|---|
| Conductor Material | Tinned Copper (pre-plated electrolytic copper wire) |
| Braid Structure | High-density tubular, circular weave with multiple carrier sets |
| Continuous Temperature Rating | -40°C to +120°C (derating factors apply above 100°C under mechanical load) |
| Typical Optical Coverage | ≥ 95% (varies slightly with diameter and wire gauge) |
| Carrier Count | 16 to 48 carriers, depending on size and flexibility grade |
| Wire Diameter Options | 0.10 mm, 0.12 mm, 0.15 mm, 0.20 mm, 0.25 mm standard |
| Standard Inner Diameter Range | 2 mm to 50 mm; custom sizes up to 100 mm available |
| DC Resistance (typical @20°C) | ≤ 0.5 mΩ/m for 16 mm² equivalent cross-section; scales with size |
| Continuous Current Rating | Based on cross-sectional area; consult engineering for specific ampacity curves |
| Elongation at Break | ≥ 15% (ensures flexibility during installation and dynamic use) |
| Corrosion Performance | Passes 96-hour salt spray test (ASTM B117) with no base metal exposure |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes (2011/65/EU and amendments) |
| Standard Packaging | Spools of 10 m, 25 m, 50 m; cut lengths available on request |