Specification

Thomas and Betts Corporation
Product Guide Specification
COMPRESSION AND MECHANICAL GROUNDING CONNECTORS
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I. Flexbraids:
1. Flexbraids shall be used to connect transformers, generators or busbars wherever there is
severe vibration or misalignment.
2. Flexbraids shall have 99.9% pure copper ferrules on each end for high conductivity.
3. Flexbraids shall have individual wire tinned prior to weaving for maximum corrosion
protection.
4. Flexbraids shall be available to cover an ampacity at 60ºC range of 350A to 4000A. The
ampacity at 60ºC shall be based upon the temperature rise test per CEI/IEC 60694 and
IEEE/ANSI C37.34.
5. Flexbraids shall be available in the following series:
a. FBE1H series – 1-hole NEMA extra-flexible
b. FBE2H series – 2-hole NEMA extra-flexible
c. FBE4H series – 4-hole extra flexible
d. FBS1H series – 1-hole flexible series
e. FBS2H series – 2-hole flexible series
f. FBS4H series – 4-hole flexible series
6. Flexbraids extra-flexible versions shall use 36 AWG individual wires in braid construction.
7. Flexbraids flexible versions shall use 30 AWG individual wires in braid construction.
PART 3 – EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Installation shall be in accordance with the NEC and CEC guidelines where applicable and
manufacturer’s instructions.
1. All connectors shall have the cable stripped to the proper length as defined by the
manufacturer.
2. For the correct compression tool and die reference manufacturer’s supplied literature.
3. All connectors shall have the wire termination screws torqued to that specified by UL486A-
486B, UL486C or the manufacturer’s instructions.
END OF SECTION