Knitted Mesh Tape is a double-layered strip of knitted wire mesh providing an effective EMI shield for electrical and electronic cable assemblies. The knitted construction maximizes conformability and flexibility while minimizing bulk and weight. Knitted mesh tape uses Sn/Cu/Fe knitted or Monel wire to provide good physical strength and shielding effectiveness.
Cross Section of Sn/Cu/Fe Wire – Figure 1
Material Description
Wire Mesh
Sn/Cu/FE (tin-coated, copper-clad steel — see Figure 1)
0.114 + 0.012 mm (.0045 + .0005 in.) diameter in accordance with ASTM B-520.
Width
25.4 mm (1.00 in.) nominal
Thickness
0.45 mm (.02 in.) nominal
Weight
745 grams per 100 meters
(8.0 oz. per 100 feet)
Performance Characteristics
Pull Strenght
222 Newtons (50 lbs.)
Elongation
(Maximum)
100 percent
Necking
(Typical)
47 percent at 111 Newtons (25 lbs.)
75 percent at 222 Newtons (50 lbs.)
Material
H-Field
100 KHz
E-Field
100 KHz
Plane Wave
1 GHz
100GHz
Sn/Cu/Fe
45
60
40
30
Part Number
Sleeve Dia.
Mesh Width
1008-07004-xx
0.437”
0.312” to 0.437”
1012-07006-xx
0.625”
0.500” to 0.625”
1016-07007-xx
0.750”
0.625” to 0.750”
1020-07008-xx
0.875”
0.750” to 0.875”
1026-07010-xx
1.125”
1.000” to 1.250”
1026-07016-xx
1.250”
1.250” to 1.500”
1026-07022-xx
2.250”
2.000” to 2.500”
1026-07065-xx
5.500”
7.000” to 8.000”
Tape Lenght vs Cable Size – Figure 2
Recommended lead for most applications is 13mm (0.50 in.), although some additional shielding will be achieved when utilizing a 6mm (0.25 in.) lead. The length of EMC Shielding Tape required for each cable using these two types of lead wraps can be obtained by referring to Figure 2.
