Robust Flexible Braided Connectors

Watteredge offers braided flexible connectors specifically designed for bus systems where vibration and thermal expansion/contraction is present. They provide a low resistance flex connector between two rigid bus bar sections that have dynamic motion.

These braided connectors are also used as thermal straps in applications that require a flexible high thermal conductivity connector.

UL Listed Grounding and Bonding Braids

We also offer UL 467 Listed grounding and bonding braids and jumpers specially designed as flexible grounding connectors intended to carry a charge to ground.  Manufactured from hard-drawn electrolytic tough pitch 110 alloy solid copper, they will stand up to long-term use in any environment.

Watteredge grounding braids are a reliable and convenient grounding solution for telecommunications applications as well as other applications that require flexibility and durability.

Flexible Connector Design Options

• Our braided flexible connectors can be made to exact specifications. We also offer cost effective alternatives that include:
• Uncoated, bare electrical grade copper
• Tin plated copper
• Nickel plated copper for high temperature applications
• Solid Nickel or Stainless steel for ultra-high temperature applications
• Press welded process for secondary connectors results in homogeneous terminal; this process creates a cable termination with half the resistance, minimal voltage loss and a more balanced flow of current over typical compression terminals.

Standard Braid Widths

• 1”
• 1-1/4”
• 1-3/8”
• 1-1/2”
• 2”
• 3”
• 4”
• 5”
• 6”

Braided Cable Options

• Bare Stranding & Terminals
• Plated Stranding & Terminals
• Silver Plated Stranding & Terminals
• Nickel Plated Stranding & Terminals
• Compression Terminals/Press Welded Terminals
• Insulation Covers (Rubber, Heat Shrink, Coated Fiberglass)

Drilling patterns are NEMA standards. Ferrules are typically 3” long (max 5-7/8”).

Any combination of material finishes can be provided. Current capacity to 3200 amps is available in a single braid assembly.

Braided Flexible Connectors Ideal Applications and Industries

• Computer and Communication
• Electrolytic Processes
• Fuel Cells
• ISO-Phase
• Plating Operations
• Power Generation and Transmission
• Switchgear
• Telecommunication
• Transformer and Rectifiers