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Banding System Shield Termination Tools
How
to Order

BAND-IT Tools and Tool Kits
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for Reliable Shield Termination

Fast, Cost-Effective Field and
Factory Terminations

The BAND-IT clamping system provides quick
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and highly reliable termination of braided metallic
shielding or fabric braid. Banding technology was first
introduced in our industry in 1985 as a solution to the
field repair of magnaformed shield terminations on Band-It clamping bands are precision constructed of 300
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installed cable assemblies for the B-1 bomber. Band- Series SST/Passivate, and designed for use with Band-It Hand
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ing has been a staple of the industry ever since. Banding Tool or the Pneumatic Banding Tool.
The bands are offered in the following four configurations to
suit a wide range of requirements: Double-wrapped, the Stan-
dard Band will accommodate diameters up to approximately 1.8
inches. The Extended Length Standard Band when double-
wrapped will accommodate diameters up to approximately 2.5
inches (63.5mm). The Micro Band will accommodate diameters
up to approximately .88 inches (22.5mm) when double-wrapped.
The Extended Length Micro Band will accommodate diameters
to approximately 1.88 inches (47.8mm) when double-wrapped. All
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Band-It clamping bands may be ordered flat or precoiled in
bagged and tagged quantities from 1 to 100.
Quick, Easy Field Terminations
with the Precalibrated Hand Tool
Reliable termination is quickly and easily accomplished in
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the field with Band-It precalibrated pocket-sized hand tools. High- The precalibrated hand tool is lightweight and pocket-
speed, mass termination production is afforded by the pneumatic sized, affording fast braided RFI/EMI/EMP shield ter-
clamping tool. mination in the field.
Reliable RFI/EMI/EMP Terminations Pneumatic Banding Tool
for High-Speed Mass Production
The unique low profile and smooth inside diameter of
the one-piece type 304 austenitic stainless steel clamping The pneumatic clamping tool offers the capability to
band virtually eliminates RFI/EMI/EMP leakage paths. tackle high volume braided shielding terminations
The lock maintains constant tension under extreme envi- quickly and easily.
ronmental conditions. BAND-IT has passed severe Glenair Assembly Tools Help Prevent
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shock, vibration and thermal cycle testing with negligible
deterioration of shell conductivity. Distortion and False Tightening Problems
Backshell tightening tools are available which pro-
Single Piece Band Construction vide virtually a full 360° gripping surface on backshell
No welding, soldering, magna forming, and no crimp- coupling nuts. These innovative tools minimize the
ing! The clamping bands provide quick, easy and cost- possibility of coupling nut distortion and false tighten-
effective shielding terminations. (Note: Bands must be ing problems which can be caused by soft-jaw pliers
double coiled.) or strap wrenches.
Clamp Small Diameters Easily, Reliably Reliable Installation of Glenair
Double-wrapped, the clamping band is designed to Backshells on Circular Connectors
clamp small diameters as easily, quickly and reliably as When used with the appropriate connector holders
large diameters. and torque wrenches, Glenair Backshell Assembly

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