New England Wire Technologies Corporation Silver Plated Copper Wire Shielding Braid, AA59569

In accordance with the specification, all items are manufactured with a minimum plating thickness of 40 micro-inches. Federal Specification QQ-B-575C, dated September 22, 1993 was cancelled on November 20, 2000 and replaced by Commercial Item Description (CID) A-A-59569. This CID covers tin- or silver-plated copper wire braids supplied in tubular or flat form intended for use as shielding over electrical conductors, controller contacts and grounding bonds. USE: Silver plating, in lieu of tin plating, is necessary when the shielding is to be subjected to temperatures exceeding 150° C or if special corrosion resistance is required.