Grounding Braids provide crimped lug grounding alternative.July 26, 2005 -
ERIFLEX® products are suited for earthing applications and power connections. Resistant to vibration and fatigue, earth braids with integral palms come in 9 cross sections from 6-100 mm² and have working temperature up to 221°F. Flat braids and round/tubular braids come in respective cross sections of 3-100 and 6-100 mm² and are available in tinned or plain copper, bare or insulated. For corrosive environments, stainless steel braids are offered from 16-25 mm².
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ERICO
34600 Solon Rd.
Solon, OH, 44139-2631
USA
ERIFLEX® Grounding Braids are a Cost-Effective Alternative to Grounding Cables with Crimped Lugs
ERICO® offers a wide range of ERIFLEX Grounding Braids made from electrolytic copper or stainless steel for earthing applications and power connections. Offerings include earth braids with integral palms, flat braids, round and tubular braids and stainless steel braids.
ERIFLEX earth braids with integral palms have excellent tensile strength and achieve higher electrical contact due to the direct contact of the integral palms. The time-saving compact braids are easy to install because they can bend very close to the contact area. They offer excellent resistance to vibration and fatigue and are recommended for earthing by the EMC directives. In addition, the braids eliminate the cost of the lugs and improve RFI/EMI shielding characteristics. ERIFLEX earth braids are available in nine cross sections - 6 to 100 mm², six lengths and nine hole diameters. They have a working temperature of up to 221°F (105°C).
Flat braids from ERIFLEX come in a complete range of 16 cross sections from 3 to 100 mm². The braids are available in tinned copper or plain copper, bare or insulated. Round and tubular braids are available from 6 to 100 mm² in tinned or plain copper, bare or insulated. Tubular braids for screening are supplied with draw wire. The ERIFLEX line of stainless steel braids for corrosive environments is offered from 16 to 25 mm² with a standard wire diameter of 0.25 mm.
ERICO can also provide made-to-order (MTO) custom braid configurations to your drawing specifications. ERIFLEX copper braids can be made to custom lengths, widths, thicknesses and hole patterns. The braids come with PVC insulation in flat or tubular shapes in continuous coils or with soldered studs or crimped lugs. Custom lengths of MTO braid and bulk lengths up to 1,000 feet are available. Additionally, ERICO provides press welds.
ERICO® is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of precision-engineered specialty metal products serving global niche product markets in a diverse range of electrical, commercial and industrial construction, utility and rail applications. The company is headquartered in Solon, Ohio, USA with a network of sales locations serving more than 25 countries and with manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide. ERICO's well-known brand names include: CADDY® fixings and fasteners; CADWELD® welded electrical connections; CRITEC® surge protection devices; ERICO® rail bonds; ERIFLEX® low-voltage components; ERITECH® lightning protection and grounding; and LENTON® mechanical rebar splices. Visit ERICO online at www.erico.com.
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