Glenair AmberStrand® Composite EMI/RFI Braid
AmberStrand® Composite EMI/RFI Braid Nickel Plated Composite Shielding Offers Unique Solution to Electromagnetic Compatibility Expandable, flexible, high-strength, conductive, thermoplastic material Provides abrasion resistance and EMI shielding at a fraction of the weight of metal braid
Glenair AmberStrand® Features “The Weight Saver” - average 78% less than tin/copper Shields from 80db to 40db in 1Ghz Superb optical braid coverage % Full mechanical function - Crimp, Band-It, Solder Extremely strong fiber coated with Nickel or Silver. Meets limits of 1.0% max outgas test to IAW ASTM and 0.10% max. CVCM Meets Lightning strike ANSVEIA specification at 3Kva, 6Kva & 10Kva wave form B High flexure strength and flexibility -80˚C to +220˚C Excellent Abrasion and Burn Resistance
Glenair AmberStrand® Market Applications Reduce the Size and Weight of Interconnect Systems Eliminate EMI Signal Distortion on interconnect assemblies Solve High Cycle/High Flexure Mechanical Assembly issues Perform in High Temperature Applications
Glenair AmberStrand® Weight Savings 100 feet of ¼” AmberStrand vs. Tin/Copper shield saves 3+ Lbs. 100 feet of 5/8” AmberStrand vs. Tin/Copper shield saves 5+ Lbs. Estimated system weight savings in a mix of AmberStrand sizes totaling 1000 feet in length could save 40 to 50 pounds or more. In a Jumbo Jet longer lengths of AmberStrand could add up to passengers being “lost” via weight savings.
Glenair AmberStrand® Weights
AmberStrand® Weight vs. Tin/Copper
AmberStrand® 100% Light Weight Metal Clad Composite Braid Nickel Plated Tensile strength590,000 psi (min.)ISO 37 Ultimate elongation2.5% (min.)ISO 37 Operating Temperature -80°C to 220°C 85% Shielding effectiveness 1000 hours Specific gravity1.45% (max.)ISO 1183 Thermal Cycling No adverse affects in visual inspection or resistance after 50 cycles -65°C to +200°C Lightning CurrentGlenair Qual. Test Report AMBANSI/EIA Wave Form B Surface Transfer ImpedanceGlenair Qual. Test Report AMBIEC , Amendment 2 Vertical Flammability Self extinguishing ≤ 2 sec Burn length 0.1 in max - Dripping 0.0 seconds 14 CFR part (a) AMdT Appendix F Part I (a) (1) (ii) Fungus Resistance Testing 28-day Incubation Test – Results - no fungus growth MIL-Std 810F, Method Mass loss and Collected Volatile Condensable Materials 1.0% max. mass;.10% max CVCMASTM E-595
AmberStrand® 100% Light Weight Metal Clad Composite Braid Nickel Plated Flex Test 50,000 cyclesNo tearing or visible damage 90° - 120° bend Salt Spray 500 Hrs DC Resistance IAW AS millohm; No evidence of base metal on braid ASTM B Sodium Chloride 5% Salt Fog N/SO2No damage or adverse affectsASTM G 85 Annex Hours JP-8 (Mil-T-83133) Military Jet Aircraft Fuel (70°C) No fraying, DC resistance within limits (AS85049 paragraph 4.6.3) Mil-Std 810F Method 504 (modified) Skydrol Military Jet Aircraft fuel (90˚C) No fraying, DC resistance within limits (AS85049 paragraph 4.6.3) Mil-Std 810F Method 504 (modified) Hydraulic Fluid Mil-H-5606 (70°C) No fraying, DC resistance within limits (AS85049 paragraph 4.6.3) Mil-Std 810F Method 504 (modified) Silicate Ester Base Coolanol 25R (70°C) No fraying, DC resistance within limits (AS85049 paragraph 4.6.3) Mil-Std 810F Method 504 (modified) Polyalphaolefin Mil-C (70°C) No fraying, DC resistance within limits (AS85049 paragraph 4.6.3) Mil-Std 810F Method 504 (modified)
AmberStrand® Data Sheet xxx Test results, Mil-Std 810F Method 504 (modified), for all Substances Listed Below: No fraying, DC resistance within limits (AS85049 paragraph 4.6.3) Lubricating Oil Mil-L °C, followed by 72 65°C Isopropyl Alcohol 8 50°C, followed by 72 65°C Cleaner Fluid Mil-C °C, followed by 72 65°C De-Icer Fluid AMS °C, followed by 72 65°C Fire Extinguishing Foam 8 23°C, followed by 72 65°C R-134 Refrigerant 8 23°C, followed by 72 65°C
AmberStrand® – Two Versions xxx 100% AmberStrand xxx AmberStrand/NiCu
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