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FLEX BRAID 18 IN 1 HOLE LUGS
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Cable Length:
- 18 in
- Conductor Category:
- Flexible
- Conductor Shape:
- Flat
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Material Of Conductor:
- Tin-Plated Copper
- Product Group:
- Wire & Cable Management
- Product Type:
- Flexible Braid Connector - 1-Hole
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Type2:
- Flexible braid
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Connectors
Blackburn FB4G18-1 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) How long is the Blackburn FB4G18-1 flexible braid connector, and how many mounting holes does it have?
The FB4G18-1 is an 18 inch flexible braid bonding jumper with a single bolt hole lug on each end. One hole per lug means a single bolt at each termination point, so the pad or bus you are bonding to only needs one drilled and tapped hole rather than a two-hole NEMA pattern.
2) Should I use a flexible braid jumper or a solid copper bonding strap between two sections of bus or gear?
Use flexible braid where the two bonded points move relative to each other: expansion joints, generator or transformer connections that vibrate, hinged doors and covers, or gear sections that shift during installation. The FB4G18-1 is a flat, flexible braid conductor, so it flexes without work-hardening or loading the bolted joint. A solid strap is the choice for a fixed, rigid run where nothing moves and you want the lowest profile.
3) What is the Blackburn FB4G18-1 braid jumper made of, and will it hold up in a damp or corrosive electrical room?
The conductor is tin-plated copper braid. The tin plating is what gives it corrosion resistance at the surface and on the bolted joint, which is why braid jumpers like this get used in switchgear rooms, substations, and outdoor enclosures rather than bare copper strap.
4) Is the Blackburn FB4G18-1 made in the USA for jobs with domestic sourcing requirements?
Country of origin on the FB4G18-1 is the United States, which is what government, utility, and federally funded institutional buyers need for domestic-content documentation on a submittal.
5) Do I need to order lugs separately for this Blackburn braid jumper?
No. The FB4G18-1 comes with the one-hole lugs already attached to the braid at both ends, so it is a finished bonding jumper. All you supply is the bolt, nut, and washers appropriate to the pad you are landing on.
6) Why is the FB4G18-1 braid flat instead of round?
Flat braid gives more surface area for the same cross section and stays flexible in the bending plane, so it routes tight against a panel wall or around a hinge without the spring-back you get from round cable. The flat profile also seats evenly against a bus pad under the lug. The FB4G18-1 is a flat, flexible tin-plated copper braid.
7) Is the Blackburn FB4G18-1 sold individually or in a multi-pack?
It ships as a single piece, one jumper per unit. If you are bonding a run of gear sections or a row of enclosure doors, order one FB4G18-1 per connection point.
8) What is the correct part number to order for an 18 inch Blackburn one-hole flex braid?
Order Blackburn FB4G18-1. That is the manufacturer part number for the 18 inch flexible braid connector with one-hole lugs.
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Does the Blackburn FB4G18-1 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Blackburn FB4G18-1 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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