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FLEXIBLE COPPER BRAID

Custom Copper Braids & Copper Laminations

Flexible connectors are often the most economical connec- Additional options/features:
tion when considering all of the design criteria of a partic- • Braid material may be bare or tin plated copper
ular application. Penn-Union has a long history of building
• Ferrule material is seamless pure copper tubing
“special application” Flexible Copper Braid connectors and
we welcome the opportunity to assist you in coming up • Tin plating or silver plating is available
with the best solution for your application. • All ferrules have rounded inside edges to prevent chafing
Penn-Union has the capability to produce & test a wide - The inside edge of a ferrule also can be “belled” or
range of high quality products that include small pigtails “flared” to prevent braid damage in applications
1/8” in diameter, up to large assemblies with 12” wide x where there is extreme movement
12” long x 2-3/4” thick ferrules. In addition to flat braid, we - Ferrules can be made with slotted holes to
manufacture many braids using rope-lay stranded copper.
accommodate 1/2” or 3/8” diameter mounting
hardware on 1-1/2” to 1-3/4” hole centers

Custom Variations
FLEXIBLE COPPER BRAID In addition to standard Flexible Copper Braid, Penn-Union

can manufacture a Flexible Copper Braid to your exact
specifications. A few of our configurations are depicted here:

90°
Twist
Bend
Bow

Bow and Offset
Vertical &
Horizontal Offset

Horizontal Offset
Ferrules Bend

Single to Double Ferrules Vertical Offset

Wide & Narrow Ferrules

Insulating Sleeve
Copper Laminations Three or More Ferrules

Crimp Lugs

NOTE: All sizes of FXB and FXBJ braid between 12” and 48” lengths are listed to UL467
and are certified to CSA C22.2 No. 41 grounding and bonding equipment standards
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