For many applications, the cable shield is the most important element in controlling EMI. Unfortunately, metal shielding—especially when applied in multiple layers—can be extremely heavy. The opportunity to provide robust EMI shielding at a fraction of the weight is the principal advantage of composite thermoplastic braid made from AmberStrand® thermoplastic material. Transfer impedance test reports demonstrate the effectiveness of the material as compared to conventional metal solutions. Mechanical properties are comparable to other non-metallic materials (see Table I).
The best of both braid worlds combines the light weight, abrasion resistance and elasticity of fabric braid with the EMI protection of metal. The Glenair AmberStrand® plated thermoplastic shielding offers all of the best performance characteristics of fabric and metal braid, but with only a fraction of the weight of metal.
Glenair's in-house braiding production capacity is truly impressive. More than 50 braiders, ranging from 16 to 96 carriers, provide the capability to produce large quantities of precise metal and non-metallic braid and expandable sleeving in tubular, tapered, and flat configurations in virtually any material and length to suit customer requirements.
Information
- AmberStrand® "The Weight Saver" Composite EMI/RFI Braided Shielding
- General Information
- Aircraft Utilization Analysis
- AmberStrand® Composite Braid Weight Analysis Comparison vs. NiCu (QQB) A-A-59569
- Assembly Instructions
Syscom Advanced Materials
Reports
- Characterization and Structural Behavior of AmberStrand® Braided Composites - Federal Aviation Administration, January 2009
- Accelerated Aging Test Report - Ali Saberi and Deniz Armani, Ph.D. - April 07, 2010
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
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QwikConnect, The Glenair Technical Marketing NewsletterJuly 2011 [ 6.6 MB pdf ]
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319-064Composite Swing-Arm Backshell with AmberStrand® Shield Sock and Self-Locking Rotatable Coupling |
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319-120Composite EMI/RFI Backshell with AmberStrand® Shield Sock and Self-Locking Rotatable Coupling |
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319-134Composite EMI/RFI Ultra Low-Profile AmberStrand® Shield Sock with Shrink Boot Porch and Self Locking Rotatable Coupling |
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319-136Composite EMI/RFI AmberStrand® Shield Sock with Shrink Boot Porch and Self-Locking Rotatable Coupling |
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319-137Composite AmberStrand® Shield Sock Strain Relief with Self-Locking Rotatable Coupling |
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319-138"Wide Mouth" Composite Swing-Arm Strain Relief with AmberStrand® Shield Sock and Self-Locking Rotatable Coupling |
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687-749Composite AS85049/93 Banding Split-Ring for use with AmberStrand® Braid |
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600-164 Large Broad Blade Utility ShearFor Cutting AmberStrand® and Braided Metal Shielding. Also Cuts Rubber, Cable Jacketing, Cable, Plastics and Rope. |
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AmberStrand® Suggested Soldering Procedure for Pull-On Braid Over Multiple Breakout Legs |
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