A flat braid is a flat metal mesh consisting of metallic wire elements that cross over each other. This metal mesh is also called flat braid. This flat braid is a very flexible electrical conductor that can be designed in different shapes. As the individual strands cross over each other, the braiding remains tightly bound together even under static or dynamic loads.
This property distinguishes metal braids from conventional cables with stranded wires or strands. Bare copper is the most widely used material. Tinned copper, nickel-plated copper or silver-plated copper are increasingly being used in electrical engineering. Other common materials for flat braids and flat strands are aluminium, galvanized steel, stainless steel, nickel, brass and precious metals such as silver and gold.
- Surface finishes: bare copper, tinned copper, silver-plated copper, nickel-plated copper
- Standard cross-sections: 2mm2 to 500 mm2
- Wire diameter: 0.10 mm to 0.20 mm
Classification of copper Standard: according to NF EN 13602
Designation: Cu-ETP
Minimum copper content: 99.9 %
Max. Reciprocal value of the specific electrical conductivity at 20°C: 1.7241 µ Ω .cm (100%I ACS)
Properties of the copper Mechanical strength: min. 200 MPa
Metallurgical state: Annealed (state 0)