ELE-3COP-361

Title – Application of RaybraidTM and InstaliteTM Braid to Hand Laid

cables.

Before starting work please read this document carefully and note the guidance given.
1 Purpose and Scope

This COP describes the procedure to be used when installing both single and double layers of
RaybraidTM and InstaliteTM Braid. The instructions in this document take preference over IPC/WHMA
requirements, as do the drawing and any customer documentation.

2 Performance Objective

This code of practice is produced to support operators already trained in the installation of heat
shrinkable and harnessing products. It identifies the procedure to be used when installing both single
and double layers of RaybraidTM and InstaliteTM Braid to a cableform to give 3600 screening.
RaybraidTM is supplied in two product types,
RAY-90. Standard tin plated copper shield with 90% optical coverage.
RAY-10X. Available in tin plated copper (RAY-101) or nickel plated copper (RAY-103) for high
temperature application with 93% optical coverage.

InstaliteTM Braid is supplied as LWB-10X. Available in tin plated copper alloy (LWB-101) or nickel
plated copper alloy (LWB-103) for high temperature application with the coverage specified on
the SCD.

RaybraidTM and InstaliteTM Braid are supplied on a tube former which facilitates assembly and is
more robust than shield provided in flattened form.

3 Materials and Equipment:

Cable to be shielded
Raybraid™ or InstaliteTM Braid of the appropriate size. See Section 6 or SCD for InstaliteTM
Paper Adhesive Tape
Cord Gloves
Holding Fixture (Small Bench Vice)

4 Health and Safety

Adhere to local Codes and Regulations relating to Safe Working practices. For the U.K. adhere to
requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and subsequent amendments.
Always wear gloves when pulling shields tight.

5 Procedure

Using paper adhesive tape attach the end of the cable to be shielded, to the end of the
Raybraid™ or InstaliteTM Braid former tube.
Feed the Raybraid™ or InstaliteTM Braid off of the former onto the cable. When all of the braid is
fed onto the cable remove the former and paper tape from the cable.
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Pull the end of the braid over the end of the cable and twist to lock into place. Secure this end in
the holding fixture.
Wearing cord gloves and starting from the clamped end, pull the Raybraid™ tight onto the cable
and twist the free end of the shield (InstaliteTM Braid twist and tape) to lock into place
Remove from the holding fixture.
For double shields using the paper adhesive tape attach the former of the second shield to the
cable.
Feed the braid off of the former on to the cable. When all of the Raybraid™ or InstaliteTM is fed
onto the cable remove the former and paper tape.
Pull the end of the braid over the end of the cable and twist to lock into place. Secure this end in
the holding fixture.
Wearing cord gloves and starting from the clamped end, pull the braid tight onto the cable and
twist the free end of the shield (InstaliteTM Braid twist and tape) to lock into place
Remove from the holding fixture

6. Table of Dimensions

RAY-90

Part Number Usable Cable Diameter Range Max Weight Max DC resistance at
Min (mm) Max (mm) Kg/Km 200C ohms/Km
RAY-90-3.0 2.0 3.5 13 28.0
RAY-90-4.0 3.0 5.0 17 18.3
RAY-90-5.0 4.0 6.0 21 13.8
RAY-90-6.0 5.0 8.0 26 12.2
RAY-90-10.0 7.0 12.0 53 6.0
RAY-90-12.5 11.0 14.0 67 6.1
RAY-90-15.0 13.0 18.0 101 3.0
RAY-90-20.0 17.0 23.0 169 2.2
RAY-90-25.0 22.0 28.0 207 1.6
RAY-90-30.0 27.0 40.0 314 1.0

RAY-101

Part Number Usable Cable Diameter Range Max Weight Max DC resistance at
Kg/Km 200C ohms/Km
Min (mm) Max (mm)
RAY-101 RAY-103
RAY-10X-3.0 2.5 5.0 14.5 17.0 17.3
RAY-10X-4.0 3.5 7.5 19.0 10.3 10.5
RAY-10X-6.0 4.5 9.5 31.0 8.0 8.1
RAY-10X-7.5 7.0 14.0 47.0 5.2 5.23
RAY-10X-10.0 8.0 22.0 59.0 3.96 4.02
RAY-10X-12.5 11.0 24.0 75.0 3.23 3.28
RAY-10X-20.0 16.0 38.0 109.0 2.32 2.35

7. Inspection Requirements

Ensure strands are not scraped, nicked, severed, flattened, untwisted, buckled, kinked or
otherwise deformed. Ensure that the Raybraid™ or InstaliteTM Braid is pulled tight onto the
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cableform and there is no bird caging. Weave of Raybraid™ should be consistent and of even
coverage.

8. Visual Standards

ACCEPTABLE NOT ACCEPTABLE

Damaged and Nicked Conductors

NOT ACCEPTABLE NOT ACCEPTABLE

Uneven Coverage Window in Shield

Rev No CR No Date Raised Approved

3 CR06-DM-071 25/04/06 John Cronin Ken Wallington
4 CR09-DM-018 02/02/09 Paul Newman Neil Dorricott
5 Visual Identity 06/06/11 Paul Newman Neil Dorricott
6 InstaliteTM Braid included 30/03/15 Nina Przybylska Helen Smith

All of the above information is believed to be reliable. Users, however, should independently evaluate the
suitability of each product for their application. TE makes no warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of
the information and disclaims any liability regarding its use. TEs’ only obligations are those in the Standard Terms
and Conditions of Sale for theses products and in no case will TE be liable for any incidental/ indirect or
consequential damages arising from the sale, resale, use or misuse of the product. TE Specifications are subject
to change without notice. In addition TE reserves the right to make changes in materials or processing, without
notification to the Buyer, which do not affect compliance with any applicable specification.
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