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Product Specs
- Cable Length:
- 304 mm
- 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:
- Standard Flexible Braid Connector - 1-Hole
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Standards:
- IEEE / ANSI C37, 34
- Type2:
- Flexible braid
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Connectors
Blackburn SWA035A1304 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the Blackburn SWA035A1304 flexible braid connector used for?
It is a flat, flexible tin-plated copper braid connector with a single bolt hole at each end, used to make a flexible current-carrying connection between rigid bus bars, switchgear terminals, or equipment that moves, vibrates, or expands thermally. The braid takes up that movement so the bolted joints do not fatigue. Built to IEEE / ANSI C37, 34.
2) Is a 1-hole braid connector right, or do I need a 2-hole pattern?
One bolt hole per end is what this braid gives you. That suits terminal pads and bus drilled for a single fastener, and it is common on smaller switchgear and equipment terminations. If your bus pad is drilled on NEMA two-hole centers, a single-hole pad will rotate under torque and is the wrong pattern, so order the 2-hole version of the braid instead.
3) Why tin-plated copper instead of bare copper for a bus braid?
The conductor here is tin-plated copper. The tin plating slows surface oxidation, which keeps the bolted contact resistance from creeping up over time, and it is the usual choice where the braid lands on aluminum or tin-plated bus so you are not making a bare-copper-to-aluminum joint. Bare copper works but wants more attention at the joint.
4) Does the SWA035A1304 come with bolts, washers, or Belleville hardware?
It is sold as the braid connector alone, one each. Bolts, nuts, flat and Belleville washers, and any joint compound are separate items you order to suit the bus you are landing on, so confirm the bolt diameter your terminal pad takes before you order hardware.
5) What standard does this Blackburn flexible braid meet?
It is built to IEEE / ANSI C37, 34, which is the switchgear-related reference on the spec sheet. If your submittal calls out a braid connector to that standard, this one satisfies the citation. It is manufactured in the United States.
6) What part number do I give my distributor for this Blackburn braid?
Order Blackburn SWA035A1304. That is the manufacturer part number for the 350 amp, 1-hole, 304 mm tin-plated copper flexible braid, sold each.
7) Can I use a flexible braid where a rigid bus link is currently installed?
Yes, and that is the usual reason to change. A rigid link transmits every bit of vibration and thermal growth straight into the bolted joints, while a flat flexible braid absorbs it. The condition is that the hole pattern and bolt size match what is already drilled, and that the 304 mm length gives you slack rather than tension across the existing gap.
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Does the Blackburn SWA035A1304 come with a warranty?
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