Overview
The extreme temperatures inherent in spacecraft can impair cables and their performance, so critical to any space mission.
Gore offers protective braids installed over cable bundles that provide durable protection in extreme temperatures, and enhanced EMI suppression for reliable signal integrity. Our high-strength braids are also smaller and more flexible than competitors’ braids, allowing for easier routing in the tight areas of a spacecraft.
Features & Benefits
Protective Braids from Gore feature an:
- ePTFE construction
- smaller and more flexible construction than competitors’ braids
- enhanced EMI suppression
These features benefit manufacturers and end users by providing:
- easy routing in tight areas
- increased reliability of signal integrity
Additionally, Gore’s worldwide engineering team provides sales and technical support. If you have any questions about the space cables’ features or benefits, please contact us.
Specifications
Protective Braids from Gore meet these technical specifications:
| Braid Type | Plating | Operating Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| ePTFE | N/A | -200°C to +260C° |
| Copper | Silver (2.5μm min.) | -200°C to +200C° |
| Copper | Nickel (1.2 μm min.) | -200°C to +260C° |
| ePTFE over copper | Silver (2.5μm min.) | -200°C to +200C° |
| ePTFE over copper | Nickel (1.2 μm min.) | -200°C to +260C° |
Resources
Learn more about our Protective Braids in the product brochure and a white paper discussing the properties of cables that ensure peak electrical performance.
Catalog: GORE® Space Cables for Traditional Space Applications
Product Selection Guides, 4.33 MB
Improving Cable Performance in Harsh Environments
White Papers, 1.16 MB
Recent News
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Gore is Virtual at 2020 V-MDEX
May 20, 2020 - May 21, 2020
Due to the ongoing challenges of COVID-19, the Michigan Defense Exposition has been moved to a free virtual environment — now called V-MDEX.
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Gore Launches New Online Microwave/RF Assembly Builder
Posted April 21, 2020
W. L. Gore & Associates has launched its updated GORE® Microwave/RF Assembly Builder, a step-by-step tool that allows the user to configure and request a quote for an assembly with a variety of connector & cable options, assembly lengths, and frequencies.
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Gore at Satellite 2020
March 9, 2020 - March 12, 2020
Visit us in Booth 1731 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. We’ll be showcasing our comprehensive portfolio of reliable solutions for traditional space applications and the NewSpace economy.
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Gore Featuring Qualified, High-Performance Solutions at Satellite 2020
Posted March 3, 2020
W. L. Gore & Associates will showcase a broad portfolio of GORE® Space Cables and Assemblies for traditional and NewSpace applications at Satellite 2020 in Washington, DC on March 9 to 12 in Booth 1731.
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