Why Choose the Cembre 2518990 Flexible Tin-Plated Copper Braided Connector?
The Cembre 2518990 is a premium flexible tin-plated copper braided connector designed to provide dependable electrical continuity while accommodating vibration, movement and thermal expansion in industrial electrical installations. As part of the trusted Cembre FL-ST series, it is ideally suited for switchboards, busbar systems, transformers, electrical panels and grounding applications.
Manufactured from high-purity annealed electrolytic copper with a durable electrolytic tin-plated finish, the connector combines excellent electrical conductivity with outstanding corrosion resistance. The flexible braid helps reduce mechanical stress on fixed electrical joints, improving the long-term reliability of industrial power distribution equipment.
The FL16-320-ST model features a 16 mm² copper braid, an overall length of 320 mm, a 300 mm centre distance between fixing holes, and two factory-crimped M8 eyelet terminals, making it ideal for industrial grounding, bonding and flexible electrical connections.
Key Advantages
- Flexible tin-plated copper braided connector.
- 16 mm² conductor cross-section.
- 320 mm overall length for versatile installations.
- Factory-crimped M8 eyelet terminals.
- Tin-plated finish provides excellent corrosion resistance.
- Suitable for switchgear, transformers, busbars and grounding systems.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Cembre.
- Series: FL-ST Flexible Braids.
- Model: FL16-320-ST.
- Part number: 2518990.
- Tin-plated annealed electrolytic copper braid.
- 16 mm² conductor cross-section.
- 320 mm overall length.
- 300 mm centre distance between fixing holes.
- 2 × M8 eyelet terminals.
- UL (cULus) approved construction.
Reliable Flexible Electrical Connections
Flexible copper braided connectors provide excellent electrical conductivity while allowing movement between connected components. They minimise mechanical stress caused by vibration, thermal expansion and equipment movement, helping improve long-term electrical reliability in industrial installations.
The Cembre FL-ST range combines the conductivity of electrolytic copper with the corrosion resistance of electrolytic tin plating, making these connectors particularly suitable for demanding industrial environments requiring dependable grounding and bonding.
Typical Applications
- Electrical switchboards.
- Industrial control panels.
- Busbar systems.
- Grounding and bonding installations.
- Transformer connections.
- Industrial machinery and OEM equipment.
