This document discusses flexible electrical connectors and busbars made from braided copper or alternative materials. It describes features like durable assemblies, customization to meet performance needs, and carrying over 3500 amps continuously. Materials offered include electro-tin plated copper, plain copper, and nickel-plated copper. Flexible busbar assemblies use multiple layers of braided copper in parallel or stacked formats to achieve desired current densities.

1. Braids, Strands & Flexible Connectors
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2. Features
Complete product ready to fit
Durable, heavy duty assembly
Robust design for power applications
Custom made to meet specific mechanical and
electrical performance criteria
Option to manufacture to drawing or replicate
existing product
Continuous current carrying capacity in excess
of 3500 amps
Available with various forms of insulation
as appropriate
Low resistance heavy duty terminations
Choice of Materials
Electro tin-plated copper
Plain copper
Nickel-plated copper
Alternative non-ferrous & ferrous materials
on request
Flexible Busbar Assemblies
Multiple layers of flat braid are used and
assembled in a parallel or stacked format to achieve
the required cross sectional area or agreed current
density. In certain circumstances flexible strand is a
practical alternative.
Busbars can be supplied insulated either over the
whole assembly or individual layers of braid.
Technical assistance is available to ensure Mettex
supplies the optimum solution for your specific
application.
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SLEEVING BRAID FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FLEXIBLE BUSBAR/FLAT&ROUND BRAIDS STRAND/MESH/STOCKING BRAID OVERBRAIDING