More flexible than wire and ribbon, this braid is suitable for use in tight spaces. Braid with eyelets can be cut to length and mounted without terminating, so its good for applications that require the braid to be looped from ground point to ground point with no breaks.
Can I use wire instead of ground strap?
Braided straps typically have more conductors and are better suited for environments where the cable is subject to movement. Also, the exposure of the conductors has the added benefit of being air-cooled. Electrically, as long as you are using a cable of sufficient current carrying capability, there is no difference.Jun 9, 2004
Can you leave ground wires exposed?
Exposed Grounding Wires Grounding wires do not have electric current running through them most of the time, and commonly have exposed wires and connections. The grounding wires are safe to touch unless there is an electrical surge that causes electricity to flow through the grounding wire.
How long can a ground strap be?
The selection of Braided Ground Straps measures 1/4″ or 1/2″ in width. Options for lengths include 4″, 8″, 12″,16″, 20″ or 24″ which seem to fit most customer projects.
What are braided ground straps?
A ground strap consists of small strands of metal wires that are braided together and terminated with metal connectors. The braids supports higher amperages, greater heat dissipation, and dependable performance when there's linear movement, lateral motion, or repeated vibrations.
What is the purpose of a ground strap?
Ground Straps for Forklifts They are designed to touch the floor rather than connect to another part of the vehicle. This creates a designated path for electrical current to flow to a safe ground without causing harm to nearby people or damage to nearby equipment. Ground straps are vital to safe vehicle operations.
What is a ground strap for dryer?
The center post on the dryer terminal block may have a wire or strap that connects to ground. If this ground wire or strap is present remove it or your dryer will not be grounded properly and can cause electric shock just by touching the dryer. The four wire cord will have four wires: red, black, white and green wires.
What is braided cable used for?
Braided wire is a type of shielding that gets built into a cable for two reasons: To protect the cable from electromagnetic interference (EMI). To increase the flex life and mechanical strength of a cable.
Why are electrical wires braided?
Braided tubes of wire are used to surround inner signal conductors as shields against the radiation or admittance of electromagnetic interference. They provide flexibility of the cable while keeping the signals inside contained, and unwanted interference outside from getting into the inner conductors.
What is the reason for using braided copper wire?
The primary reason to choose a braided copper flexible connector wire is its flexibility and durability. These wires can take heavier electrical loads without breaking.