3M 7620-T-95 manual Constant Force Spring Shield Wires

13.2Position pre-formed ground braid with short tail directly over cut edge of folded back shield wires. Position long tail of ground braid, extending over cable semi-conductive jacket with solder block over mastic strip (Figure 19). Secure ground braid to cable semi-conductive jacket 3 1/2" (89 mm) from cable semi-con edge using vinyl tape (Figure 19).

NOTE: Position vinyl tape with care, it also serves as a marker for positioning the termination.

3 1/2" (89 mm)

Semi-Con Edge

Shield Wires

Ground Braid

Solder Block

1ST Scotch® Mastic Sealing Strip 2230

Vinyl Tape Marker

Figure 19

13.3Wrap ground braid around cable shield wires one complete wrap, trim excess to prevent overlap and secure in place with constant force spring. Wrap spring in same direction as ground braid (Figure 20). Cinch (tighten) the spring after wrapping the final winding.

13.4Select second Scotch® Mastic Strip 2230 from kit and remove white release liners. Apply a second single wrap of mastic over solder block on ground braid and previously applied mastic (Figure 20). Cut off excess.

Constant Force Spring
Shield Wires
Ground Braid	Trim
1ST Scotch® Mastic Sealing Strip 2230
Solder Block	Cable
2ND Scotch® Mastic Sealing Strip 2230
	Wire
	Shield
	Ground Braid Leg

Figure 20

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