Aircraft All-Up Weight (AUW) has Met its Match: ArmorLite Micro-Filament Stainless Steel Braid Saves Pounds Compared to Standard QQB-A-A-59569 EMI/RFI Shielding
ArmorLite™ is an expandable, flexible, high-strength, conductive stainless steel microfilament material designed for use as EMI/RFI shielding in high-performance interconnect cabling. The principal benefit of ArmorLite™ is its extreme light weight compared to conventional Tin/Copper shielding. By way of comparison, 100 feet of 5/8 inch ArmorLite™ is more than four pounds lighter than standard QQB A-A-59569 shielding. Plus ArmorLite™ offers superior temperature tolerance compared to lightweight non-metallic braiding such as AmberStrand®.
- Tensile Strength: 220,000 psi (min)
- Ultimate Elongation: 2.5% (min)
- Operating Temp: -80°C to 260°C
- Thermal Cycling: No Adverse Effects
- Flame: Self Extinguishing
- Specific Gravity: 1.45% (max)
- Flex Test: 50,000 Cycles
- Salt Spray: 500 Hours
Presentations
- ArmorLite™ Lightweight Microfilament Stainless Steel EMI/RFI Braided Shielding
- ArmorLite™ Thermal Cycling Report [ 15.4 MB PowerPoint ]
Data Sheets and How-to-Order
- ArmorLite™ Specifications Data Sheet
- ArmorLite™ for Aircraft Applications
- ArmorLite™ for Space Applications
ArmorLite™ Braided Shielding Test Reports
| ARM - 100 | Salt Spray Test | March 10, 2011 |
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| ARM - 101 | Vertical Flammability | February 11, 2010 |
| ARM - 104 | Shielding Effectiveness Test, Pre and Post | |
| ARM - 105 | Tensile/Pull Strength | October 3, 2011 |
| ARM - 106 | Fluid Immersion Test | January 19, 2011 |
| ARM - 109 | Specific Gravity Test | December 28, 2011 |
| ARM - 110 | Lightning Current Test | December 2, 2011 |
| ARM - 112 | Flex Test | January 24, 2011 |
| ARM - 110/1 | Braid Resistivity Test, Pre and Post | December 28, 2011 |
| 121-152 | 121-152-xxx Shielded Conduit Assembly Bombardier B08171002-xxx (Ref) Lightning Transfer Function Test | |
| 121-186 | 121-186-xxx Shielded Conduit Assembly Bombardier B08171002-xxx (Ref) Lightning Transfer Function Test |
ArmorLite™ 103-051 Compared to Tinned Copper 100-001
| Dash Number | Braid Diameter | ArmorLite™ | Tinned Copper 100-001 | % Weight Savings per Foot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | .031 | .5 | .9 | 45% |
| 002 | .062 | 1.15 | 1.9 | 40% |
| 004 | .125 | 1.5 | 4.8 | 69% |
| 008 | .250 | 2.2 | 16.1 | 86% |
| 012 | .375 | 2.9 | 18.5 | 84% |
| 016 | .500 | 4.4 | 22.3 | 80% |
| 020 | .625 | 4.8 | 27.7 | 82% |
| 024 | .750 | 5.8 | 34.3 | 83% |
| 032 | 1.000 | 11.5 | 35.0 | 67% |
Related Catalogs
- High-Performance EMI/RFI Conduit and Convoluted Tubing Systems
- AmberStrand® Composite Metal-Clad Light Weight EMI/RFI Braided Shielding
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QwikConnect, The Glenair Technical Marketing NewsletterJuly 2011 [ 6.6 MB pdf ]
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ArmorLite™ Aircraft Utilization AnalysisUsing ArmorLite™ in place of Standard Nickel-Copper Braid Saves 54.6 Pounds |
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319-064Composite Swing-Arm Backshell with ArmorLite™ Shield Sock and Self-Locking Rotatable Coupling |
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319-120Composite EMI/RFI Backshell with ArmorLite™ Shield Sock and Self-Locking Rotatable Coupling |
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319-134Composite EMI/RFI Ultra Low-Profile ArmorLite™ Shield Sock with Shrink Boot Porch and Self Locking Rotatable Coupling |
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319-136Composite EMI/RFI ArmorLite™ Shield Sock with Shrink Boot Porch and Self-Locking Rotatable Coupling |
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319-137Composite ArmorLite™ Shield Sock Strain Relief with Self-Locking Rotatable Coupling |
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319-138"Wide Mouth" Composite Swing-Arm Strain Relief with ArmorLite™ Shield Sock and Self-Locking Rotatable Coupling |
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687-749Composite AS85049/93 Banding Split-Ring for use with ArmorLite™ Braid |
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ArmorLite™ EMI/RFI Shielding Termination InstructionsFor Glenair Series Connectors with Standard or Micro Banding Porches |
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ArmorLite™ Suggested Soldering Procedurefor Pull-On Braid Over Multiple Breakout Legs |
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600-164 Large Broad Blade Utility ShearFor Cutting ArmorLite™ and Braided Metal Shielding. Also Cuts Rubber, Cable Jacketing, Cable, Plastics and Rope |
