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FLEX.BRAID 76.8 KCMIL 30INL, 1 HOLE
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Cable Length:
- 30 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
- Standards:
- UL E3060, CSA LR29625
- Type2:
- Flexible braid
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Connectors
Blackburn FBD30-1 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) How long is the Blackburn FBD30-1 braid, and how many bolt holes does it have?
Cable length is 30 inches, and it is a 1-hole braid, meaning a single bolt hole at each terminal end. One-hole terminations let the braid rotate slightly around the bolt, which is usually fine on a bonding jumper but is worth noting if your spec calls for a two-hole, anti-rotation NEMA pad connection.
2) What conductor size is the FBD30-1 flexible braid rated at?
The braid is 76.8 KCMIL of tin-plated copper. Size your bonding jumper from the equipment ground or bonding conductor size your drawing calls for, then match to this cross-section; 76.8 KCMIL sits between a 1 AWG and 2/0 copper conductor in cross-sectional area.
3) Is the Blackburn FBD30-1 braid UL listed for grounding and bonding use?
It carries UL file E3060 and CSA file LR29625. That covers the inspection question on both sides of the border for a bonding jumper on a job that requires listed grounding components.
4) What is the Blackburn FBD30-1 flexible braid connector used for?
The FBD30-1 is a flat, flexible tin-plated copper braid used as a bonding or grounding jumper where two points need to be electrically connected but one of them moves, vibrates, or shifts. Typical uses are across expansion joints, on equipment doors and hinged panels, on transformer and switchgear connections, and across vibration isolators. The flat braid flexes without work-hardening the way a solid conductor would, and the tin plating protects the copper strands from corrosion.
5) Is the FBD30-1 flexible braid made in the USA?
Country of origin is the United States, which matters if you are buying to a Buy American or domestic-preference clause on a government, utility, or federally funded project.
6) Do I need a solid copper bar instead of a flexible braid for my ground connection?
If the two points you are bonding never move relative to each other, a rigid bus bar or a bolted cable lug is the simpler connection. Go with a flat flexible braid like the FBD30-1 where there is relative movement or vibration, across a structural expansion joint, on a hinged enclosure door, or on equipment mounted to isolators. A rigid connection in that spot fatigues and eventually fractures.
7) Does the FBD30-1 braid come with mounting bolts or hardware?
The FBD30-1 is the braid itself with a 1-hole terminal at each end. Bolts, nuts, flat and lock washers, and any anti-oxidant compound are separate, so pick hardware to suit the bolt hole and the pad you are landing on. Use bronze or stainless hardware where the connection is outdoors or in a corrosive area.
8) Is the Blackburn FBD30-1 sold individually or in a pack?
It is sold each, one braid per unit, under manufacturer part number FBD30-1. Order per connection point rather than expecting a bagged multiple.
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Does the Blackburn FBD30-1 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Blackburn FBD30-1 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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