Braided Ground Straps
Braided Ground Straps are most often made with Tinned Copper Flat Braid Wire. The table below shows some of the common braid sizes we stock. Many other sizes and capacities are available.
Several Terminal Types are available and Hole(s) and Length are per customer specification.
Some Common Tinned Copper Flat Braid Sizes
| Braid Type |
width W |
Approx. Thickness of Braid |
Approx. Capacity AMPS |
Approx. AWG |
| VB231/1 |
1/4 |
0.025 |
40 |
12 |
| VB232/1 |
3/8 |
0.035 |
60 |
9 |
| VB233/2 |
1/2 |
0.025 |
53 |
10 |
| V0007 |
1/2 |
0.040 |
70 |
8 |
| VB240 |
1/2 |
0.070 |
93 |
6 |
| VB233/1 |
5/8 |
0.300 |
62 |
9 |
| VB242 |
5/8 |
0.080 |
120 |
5 |
| V0008 |
3/4 |
0.050 |
105 |
6 |
| VB237 |
3/4 |
0.070 |
125 |
4 |
| VB244 |
3/4 |
0.100 |
145 |
3 |
| V0029 |
1 |
0.130 |
195 |
1 |
| V0009 |
1.1 |
0.050 |
120 |
4 |
| VB290 |
1-1/8 |
0.250 |
250 |
2/0 |
| VB291 |
1-1/4 |
0.280 |
290 |
3/0 |
| VB268 |
1-1/2 |
0.075 |
145 |
3 |
| VB276 |
1-5/8 |
0.080 |
200 |
1 |
| VB238 |
1-5/8 |
0.085 |
230 |
1/0 |
The AMP capacities listed are for non-insulated tinned copper braid, and they are for general information not for specific design requirements. The actual capacity will be affected by other factors such as temperature, insulation, and close contact with other objects.
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