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EX-FLEX BRAID TNCU 1500A 2H 610MM
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Product Specs
- Cable Length:
- 610 mm
- Conductor Category:
- Very Flexible
- Conductor Shape:
- Flat
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Material Of Conductor:
- Tin-Plated Copper
- Product Group:
- Wire & Cable Management
- Product Type:
- Extra Flexible Braid Connector - 2-Hole
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Standards:
- IEEE/ANSI C37.34
- Type2:
- Flexible braid
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Connectors
Blackburn EXB150A1610 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the Blackburn EXB150A1610 flexible braid connector used for?
It is a flexible braid shunt connector used to carry current between two bolted points that need to move relative to each other, such as switchgear contacts, disconnect switch blades, bus expansion joints, and grounding connections. The braid is tin-plated copper, flat in cross section, and classed as very flexible, so it absorbs vibration and thermal movement that a rigid bar cannot. It has a lug pad at each end drilled with two bolt holes.
2) What current rating does this Blackburn EX-FLEX braid carry?
The EXB150A1610 is a 1500 amp braid connector, as the model designation and product name indicate. It is built to IEEE/ANSI C37.34, the standard covering high voltage air switches, so it is intended for switchgear and substation duty rather than general building wiring.
3) Does the EXB150A1610 have two bolt holes at each end?
It is a two-hole braid connector, so each terminal pad takes a two-bolt pattern. Two-hole pads resist rotation under fault current and vibration, which is why they are specified on switchgear and grounding connections instead of a single stud. Confirm your bus pad drilling matches before install; NEMA two-hole spacing on heavy bus is commonly 1-3/4 inches center to center.
4) Why choose a tin-plated copper braid instead of bare copper for a substation shunt?
Tin plating on the copper braid resists oxidation at the contact faces and in outdoor or humid environments, which keeps the joint resistance stable over time. Bare copper builds an oxide film that raises resistance and heats the connection. The EXB150A1610 is tin-plated copper throughout, and it also pairs well with aluminum or tin-plated bus pads where bare copper would set up a galvanic couple.
5) Is this braid connector suitable for expansion joints in a copper bus run?
Yes. A very flexible flat braid is exactly what is used to bridge a bus expansion joint, because it takes up thermal growth and vibration without loading the bolted pads. With 610 mm of braid and a 1500A rating, the EXB150A1610 suits heavy bus and switch connections. Leave a gentle loop rather than pulling the braid taut so the joint can actually move.
6) Does this braid meet the standard our substation switch spec calls out?
The EX-FLEX braid is built to IEEE/ANSI C37.34, the test code for high voltage air switches. If your drawing calls for flexible connectors on air break or disconnect switches referencing C37.34, this 1500A two-hole braid meets that reference.
7) Is the Blackburn EXB150A1610 sold individually or in a pack?
Sold each. The manufacturer part number is EXB150A1610 and the braid is made in the United States. If you are shunting several switch poles, order one per pole.
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