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FLEXIBLE BRAID, 1 HOLD, 18 INCH
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
- Standards:
- UL and CSA Listed
- Type2:
- Flexible braid
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Connectors
Blackburn FB2XD18-1 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the Blackburn FB2XD18-1 flexible braid used for?
The FB2XD18-1 is a flat, flexible tin-plated copper braid connector used to bond or ground between two points that move, vibrate, or shift relative to each other, such as equipment frames, transformer enclosures, switchgear doors, and busbar connections. The braid construction lets the connection flex without breaking the bonding path the way a solid conductor would. It is 18 inches long with a single bolt hole at each terminal end.
2) Is the Blackburn FB2XD18-1 braid UL listed for a grounding inspection?
Yes. The FB2XD18-1 is UL and CSA Listed, so it can be used on jobs where the inspector requires listed bonding hardware. It is also made in the United States, which matters where Buy American or domestic sourcing requirements apply on government, institutional, or utility work.
3) Does the Blackburn FB2XD18-1 come with mounting bolts?
No hardware is included in the item. The FB2XD18-1 is a 1-hole braid, meaning each end has a single bolt hole, so you supply the bolt, nut, and washers or a tapped pad to land it on. It is sold as an each, not in a multi-pack, so order one per bonding point you need to make.
4) Can I use a flat braid like the FB2XD18-1 instead of a round stranded ground jumper?
For a connection that moves, the flat braid is the better choice. A round stranded jumper with compression lugs is fine for a static bond, but repeated vibration or door swing work-hardens stranded conductors and cracks them at the lug. The FB2XD18-1 is a flat, flexible braid built to take that cycling, and it sits flatter against a frame or pad where clearance is tight.
5) Why tin-plated copper instead of bare copper for a bonding braid?
The tin plating on the FB2XD18-1 slows oxidation at the braid surface and at the bolted termination, which keeps contact resistance stable over time and helps in damp, outdoor, or corrosive environments. It also reduces galvanic issues when the braid lands on aluminum or galvanized surfaces rather than copper.
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Does the Blackburn FB2XD18-1 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Blackburn FB2XD18-1 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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