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Flexible bonding strap

A bonding strap connects metal parts that cannot be bonded with rigid conductors, such as hinged doors carrying equipment, gland plates, cable tray across expansion joints and equipment on anti-vibration mounts. Braided straps also provide low impedance at high frequency, which helps with EMC bonding in drive panels.

Drawing use: Schematic / GA
Application: Connections & wiring
Reference family: IEC / IEEE / ANSI

A distinction that matters

A bonding strap is a flexible protective or EMC bond; a flexible conductor is a circuit conductor that must flex in service.

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BOND PE

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Protective equipotential bonding

Protective equipotential bonding connects documented conductive parts as part of the protective arrangement. The schematic and layout identify the actual bonding network and connection points.

Drawing use: SLD / Schematic
Application: Connections & wiring
Reference family: IEC / Manufacturer

A distinction that matters

Bonding connects parts together; an earth electrode establishes a connection to earth.

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