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ZERO GROUND dBzSHIELD® SHIELDED FLEXIBLE CONDUIT BRANDS
Type SBS, Type L-SBS
Type IBC, Type L-IBC
Type BBS, Type L-BBS
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10 HP or Less @ 33 Amps
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ZERO GROUND LLC
dBzSHIELD Conduit Sales Office
401-377-8389
425-930-3626 (fax)
service@zero-ground.com


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ZERO GROUND dBzSHIELD® shielded flexible liquidtight conduits are designed for wiring applications requiring shielding effectiveness from Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference (EMI / RFI)

dBzSHIELD® EMI/RFI FLEX SHIELDED CONDUITS - FREE SAMPLE OFFER

dBzSHIELD combines the durability of flexible conduit with robust EMI shielding as the only company that specializes in EMI-shielded conduits. Try a sample, and see just how effective Zero Ground conduits are, and how easy they are to install.

Click here to request your free sample now (please include name and delivery address). Delivery usually within 7 to 10 days.

Choose the dBzSHIELD brand that meets your shielding requirements;

SBS® and L-SBS®– Great Shielding
IBC® and L-IBC™ – Better Shielding
BBS® and L-BBS™ – Best Shielding

These conduits are used to protect sensitive electronic circuits such as communications, radar, and data transmission from outside interference or "noise". The reverse situation is also an issue. Today's Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are finding that, if they wish to ship electrical equipment into the European community, they may need to be in compliance with the European CE standard, which reduce the allowable amount of EMI/RFI emissions from electrical apparatus. All dBzSHIELD Shielded Flexible Conduits are RoHS compliant.

dBzSHIELD Shielded Flexible Conduits have been designed for Modified Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) applications, offering a lower cost and standard fittings alternative to high-end mil-spec shielded conduits, which typically require expensive custom fittings. Complete specifications are available on the links below.

dBzSHIELD's Shielded family of Liquid Tight Flex Conduits are designed to accept industry standard liquidtight fittings (ZERO GROUND recommends Thomas & Betts T&B fittings) and address the problems of assembly and grounding. Fittings of this type include a grounding ferrule, which contacts the internal metallic material of the conduit and the fitting body. The grounding ferrule to internal connection produces a direct shield-to-drain or ground, simply by tightening the connector.

Listed below are simple product descriptions for dBzSHIELD Shielded Flexible Conduits:


dBzSHIELD brands and constructions:

SBS = Flexible Shielded Steel Conduit with Tinned Copper Braid and PVC Outer Jacket

L-SBS = Flexible Shielded Steel Conduit with Tinned Copper Braid and Polyurethane Outer Jacket

IBC = Flexible Shielded Bronze Conduit with PVC Outer Jacket

L-IBC = Flexible Shielded Bronze Conduit with Polyurethane Outer Jacket

BBS = Flexible Shielded Bronze Conduit with Tinned Copper Braid and PVC Outer Jacket

L-BBS = Flexible Shielded Bronze Conduit with Tinned Copper Braid and Polyurethane Outer Jacket

(L = Polyurethane outer jacket)

Click here to request a data sheet on your choice of dBzSHIELD shielded flexible conduits by email.

Are you currently using or evaluating Zero Ground Flexible Shielded Conduits Types LAS®, ZHLAS®, EMS, ZHEMS, EMSP® or ZHEMSP®? Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Conduit Trade Sizes* (inch):

3/8"
1/2"
3/4"
1"
1 1/4"
1 1/2"
2”

*Larger Sizes Available Upon Request

 

SHIELDING EFFECTIVENESS

 

The table below depicts the shielding effectiveness (attenuation in dBs) of the BBS, IBC and SBS conduits over a spectrum of test frequencies from 1 MHz to10 MHz Electric field, to 100 MHz to 1 GHz (1000 MHz) Planewave field. Tests were performed per MIL-STD-285 on 1/2" trade size conduit.

  1 MHz 10 MHz 100 MHz 450 MHz 1 GHz
BBS 127 130 136 116 118
IBC 126 122 131 98 97
SBS 126 98 75 76 66
Unshielded 110 80 53 63 51

 

dBzSHIELD Type SBS


Type SBS is a liquidtight flexible steel conduit, augmented with a tinned copper shielding braid located over the inner steel core and under its protective PVC jacket. The braid offers a minimum of 90% coverage resulting in a shielding effectiveness range from 126dB @1 MHz to 66 dB @ 1GHz.

Email us to request Type SBS or type L-SBS data sheet.

For dBzSHIELD Shielded Flexible Conduits Trade sizes, Dimensions, Bend Radius and Weights in INCH-POUND measurements, click here.

For dBzSHIELD Shielded Flexible Conduits Trade sizes, Dimensions, Bend Radius and Weights in METRIC measurements, click here.

For cutting instructions and conduit capacity chart, dBzSHIELD Shielded Flexible Conduits, click here.

APPLICATION:

-PVC jacket is resistant to a wide variety of Oils, Acids, Alkaline and Ultraviolet Light.
-For a low smoke, low flame spread, zero halogen version, ask for Polyurethane jacket Type L-SBS
-Accepts Standard Liquidtight Fittings
-Consult factory for UL and CSA information
-ROHS and WEEE compliant

STANDARD COLORS:

Black. Other colors and jacketing materials available upon request.

WORKING TEMPERATURES:

-20°C to 60°C. Optional ratings available.

 

dBzSHIELD Type IBC


Type IBC has an inner core that is made from a fully interlocked bronze strip. Even though it does not contain a braided shield, it offers a shielding effectiveness from 126 dB @ 1MHz to nearly 100dB @ 1GHz. Email us to request information on compatible metallic brass (nickel-plated) fittings available for this bronze conduit.

Email us to request Type IBC or Type L-IBC data sheet.

For dBzSHIELD Shielded Flexible Conduits Trade sizes, Dimensions, Bend Radius and Weights in INCH-POUND measurements, click here.

For dBzSHIELD Shielded Flexible Conduits Trade sizes, Dimensions, Bend Radius and Weights in METRIC measurements, click here.

For cutting instructions and conduit capacity chart, dBzSHIELD Shielded Flexible Conduits, click here.

APPLICATION:

-PVC jacket is resistant to a wide variety of Oils, Acids, Alkaline and Ultraviolet Light.
-For a low smoke, low flame spread, zero halogen version, ask for Polyurethane jacket Type L-IBC
-Consult factory for UL and CSA information
-ROHS and WEEE compliant

STANDARD COLORS:

Black. Other colors and jacketing materials are available upon request.

WORKING TEMPERATURES:

-55°C to 105°C

 

dBzSHIELD Type BBS


Type BBS is a hybrid of SBS and IBC. It utilizes the same bronze core and PVC jacket as IBC, but gets further screening protection from a tinned copper braid as found in the SBS product. Its range of shielding effectiveness is from 126 dB @ 1MHz to 120dB @ 1GHz.

Email us to request Type BBS or Type L-BBS data sheet.

For dBzSHIELD Shielded Flexible Conduits Trade sizes, Dimensions, Bend Radius and Weights in INCH-POUND measurements, click here.

For dBzSHIELD Shielded Flexible Conduits Trade sizes, Dimensions, Bend Radius and Weights in METRIC measurements, click here.

For cutting instructions and conduit capacity chart, dBzSHIELD Shielded Flexible Conduits, click here.

APPLICATION:

-PVC jacket is resistant to a wide variety of Oils, Acids, Alkaline and Ultraviolet Light.
-For a low smoke, low flame spread, zero halogen version, ask for Polyurethane jacket Type L-BBS
-Consult factory for UL and CSA information
-ROHS and WEEE compliant

STANDARD COLORS:

Black. Other colors and jacketing materials available.

WORKING TEMPERATURES:

-55°C to 105°C

 

TRADEMARK INFORMATION:

BBS, EMSP, IBC, L-BBS, L-IBC, L-SBS, LAS, SBS, ZHLAS, ZHEMSP, DBZSHIELD are trademarks of Zero Ground LLC.

 

   
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