CONMOLY / ENGINEERING & CONNECTIVITY
Reference configuration: ePTFE, silver-plated copper, nickel-plated copper or composite braid adds wide-temperature protection and EMI suppression to space harnesses while retaining small diameter and routing flexibility.
Secondary Insulation Systems
CM-PROTECT-BRAID
Protective Braids
Reference configurations only; specifications and certifications require confirmation.
Selection reference. Published third-party figures below describe specific reference configurations; they are not Conmoly guaranteed values or certifications. Confirm the final construction and test requirements with engineering.
Temperature limits depend on ePTFE, silver-plated copper, nickel-plated copper or composite construction; the dynamic-flex minimum is −100 °C.
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| Parameter | Reference value | Configuration / condition |
|---|---|---|
| ePTFE temperature | −200 to +260 °C | Static application |
| Silver-copper temperature | −200 to +200 °C | 2.5 μm minimum plating |
| Nickel-copper temperature | −200 to +260 °C | 1.2 μm minimum plating |
| Dynamic minimum temperature | −100 °C | Dynamic-flex application |
| Braid coverage | Up to 99% | Example ePTFE part number |
| Example diameter range | OD 3.5–16.0 mm | Example sizes |
Reference source: www.gore.com
| Lightweight ePTFE braid | Wide-temperature, flexible, high-coverage mechanical protection. |
|---|---|
| Silver/nickel copper braid | Shielding, grounding and mechanical reinforcement. |
| ePTFE over metal braid | Combines outer protection with internal EMI suppression. |
| Protected cable | Original diameter, temperature, motion and sensitive surfaces are confirmed. |
|---|---|
| Isolation buffer | Reduces imprint, friction and thermal effects from protection materials. |
| Main protection | Extruded jacket, ePTFE, fiber or metal braid provides the defense. |
| Closure and branch | Sleeving, wrapping, tying or custom branching supports installation and service. |
| End restraint | Rings, backshells or strain relief control fray and edge wear. |
| Harness size | Cable count, diameter range and branch layout |
|---|---|
| Damage mode | Abrasion, scrape, cut, crush or vibration |
| Motion | Relative movement, speed, stroke and bend radius |
| Environment | Temperature, fluids, flame, vacuum and cleanliness |
| Installation/service | Field fit, removability and connector backshell |
| Additional function | EMI suppression, grounding, color and marking |
Secondary protection changes harness diameter, mass, flexibility and cooling and must be assessed with the original cable and routing envelope.
Reference configuration: Thin, lightweight engineered fluoropolymer fiber braid directly protects high-speed copper cables, improving hot cut-through, scrape and repeated-abrasion durability without traditional sleeving.
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Reference configuration: Crush- and abrasion-resistant, chemically inert ePTFE/PTFE jacket systems package copper and fiber while allowing internal cables to move through complex routes, vibration and harsh fluids.
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