A skeleton braid is a widely separated, open braid of fiber, copper, or steel used to hold a core together, reinforce a jacket, or provide partial shielding.
A skeleton braid is an open, widely spaced braid, made of fiber, copper, or steel strands, applied over a cable element. Unlike a dense braid that provides full coverage, a skeleton braid leaves large open spaces between its strands, providing a light, partial covering. It is used to hold a cable core together, to reinforce a jacket, or to provide a degree of shielding without the weight and cost of a full braid.
Because it is open and light, a skeleton braid adds mechanical support or partial shielding while keeping the cable flexible and economical. The choice of material, whether fiber for reinforcement or copper for partial shielding, depends on the function the braid serves.
In commercial and industrial cable, skeleton braids contribute reinforcement or partial shielding in constructions where a full braid is not required. Recognizing the construction helps in understanding how cable balances support, shielding, and flexibility.
Because it is open and light, a skeleton braid adds mechanical support or partial shielding while keeping the cable flexible and economical, with the choice of material, whether fiber for reinforcement or copper for partial shielding, depending on the function the braid serves.
Recognizing how an open braid provides light reinforcement or partial shielding helps illustrate the range of constructions available for commercial and industrial cable.
At Windy City Wire, attention to construction details such as skeleton braids reflects a focus on matching cable to its application. Recognizing how an open braid provides light reinforcement or partial shielding helps illustrate the range of constructions available for commercial and industrial cable.