Ultra-Lightweight Stainless Steel Micro-Filament EMI/RFI Braid

Average 60+% less weight than standard metal braid Provides abrasion resistance

and EMI shielding at a fraction of the weight of standard metal braid

Expandable, flexible, high-strength, lightweight, conductive, micro-filament material

Maintains metallic core conductivity in event of plating damage during assembly or maintenance

Solves high flexure mechanical assembly issues

Performs in high temperature environments up to 260° C

Reduces Aircraft All-Up Weight Even as it Solves Major Mechanical and Environmental Problems

100 feet of ¼” ArmorLite vs. Tin/Copper shield saves +3.4 Lbs. 100 feet of 5/8” ArmorLite vs. Tin/Copper shield saves +5.0 Lbs. Estimated system weight savings in a mix of ArmorLite sizes

totaling 1000 feet in length could save 40 to 50 pounds or more.

vs. Metal Braid Summary

Aircraft Utilization AnalysisArmorLite™ vs. NiCu Braid

Total Weight Savings = 54.6 Pounds

Principal Performance Attributes Shields from 80db to 40db in 100Khz @ 1Ghz Superb optical braid coverage – min. 85-90% Full metal mechanical function - Crimp, Band-It, Solder Excellent Tensile Strength @ -80˚C to +260˚C Readily accepts Nickel or Silver Plating Meets limits of 1.0% max outgas test to IAW

ASTM-595-90 and 0.10% max. CVCM Meets Lightning strike ANSVEIA-364-75 specification

at 3Kva, 6Kva & 10Kva thru 25Kva wave form 5B High flexure strength, flexibility Excellent Abrasion and FAR Burn Resistance

100% Nickel Plated 103-051 Specification

100% Nickel Plated 103-051 Specification

Test results – Customer /MIL-STD 810F Method 504 (modified), for all Substances

No fraying, DC resistance within limits (AS85049 paragraph 4.6.3)

103-051 Fluid Immersion Test Resistance

Braid Comparison Surface Transfer Impedance 0–2.5GHz 100% vs. Copper

Braid Comparison Surface Transfer Impedance 0–2.5GHz 100% vs. Copper

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ArmorLite LtWt Stainless Steel 103-051-024

Braid Comparison - Surface Transfer Impedance9/30/2010

– Thermal Cycling – D.C. Resistance

Cycle # A to B

0 5.81

5 6.58

10 6.63

15 6.63

20 6.54

25 6.44

30 6.53

35 6.63

40 6.87

45 6.85

50 7.29

How to Order -103-051-xx

Need Something Even Lighter? 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