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GENERAL USES: Tubular braid has a specific current carrying capacity. High currents are easily carried at low voltages. Typically used as a ground strap or to add Shielding to a wire or cable. Shielding is achieved by insertion of the wire or cable into the braid or inserting a shielded cable to maximize braid coverage. Braid provides a low resistance path to ground.

Values and dimensions are approximate. 

PART NUMBER
AWG SIZE
CIRCULAR MIL AREA
NOM. AMPS
NOMINAL ID WHEN ROUNDED
NO OF WIRES
AWG OF WIRES
96090
22
600
7
0.031
24
36
96086
19
1200
11
0.062
48
38
96085
19
1351
11
0.062
32
34
96080
18
1800
16
0.078
72
36
96075
16
2400
16
0.109
96
36
96077
16
2544
19
0.109
64
36
96070
15
3000
25
0.125
120
34
96063
15
3800
27
0.125
72
34
96060
14
4200
32
0.171
168
36
96062
14
4770
32
0.171
120
34
96061
13
5724
38
0.188
144
34
96065
12
6000
40
0.156
240
36
96059
12
6700
41
0.250
168
34
95055
11
7630
46
0.203
192
34
96054
11
7800
46
0.203
312
36
96052
10
9540
52
0.375
240
34
96050
10
9600
52
0.250
384
36
96040
10
9600
52
0.375
384
36
96045
9
12000
60
0.281
120
30
96030
9
13200
62
0.500
528
36
96019
9
13356
62
0.500
336
34
96018
8
14264
64
0.625
384
34
96017
7
19080
81
0.687
480
34
96016
7
21000
85
0.781
528
34
96015
7
21600
88
0.781
864
36
96035
6
24000
90
0.437
240
30
96010
5
33600
100
0.875
360
30
96007
5
36000
110
0.500
360
30
96005
4
38600
120
1.000
384
30
96000
4
43200
130
1.125
432
30
96024
3
48000
145
1.250
480
30
96025
3
48240
145
0.562
480
30
96023
3
52800
150
1.375
528
30
96022
2
57600
165
1.500
576
30
96021
2
67200
165
2.000
672
30
96020
1
77180
190
1.500
768
30

 

The direct current ratings are intended as a reference guide only. The values listed are for non-Insulated braid in free air at 30C/86F. Values should be derated If the braid is insulated or in close contact with other components. Actual values will depend on a temperature rise and/or a voltage drop in addition to all other factors of service.
OPTIONS: Available in bare copper, Silver plated copper, Nickel plated copper. Some sizes are available In stainless steel. Most sizes meet Federal Specification QQ-B-575. Braid is manufactured to achieve a 90% coverage.