Abstract: A sensor device has improved stability and includes: a sensor member having a core using a core material having a residual strain at 2% elongation of 0.4% or less, a conductor which has an electrical resistance of 1 k?/m or less and which is wound round an outer surface portion of the core in a coil form, an electromagnetic wave shielding layer for shielding the conductor from an extraneous electromagnetic wave, and an insulating layer having an electrical insulation function between the conductor and the electromagnetic wave shielding layer; and a measuring means for detecting an electric signal from the sensor member to measure an elongation of the sensor member based on a change of the electric signal; wherein the core material has various properties including a tensile modulus of 1 to 250 GPa and the core has a diameter of 0.08 to 0.6 mm.

Abstract: A quad-shield coaxial cable includes an insulator portion configured to encircle an inner conductor portion, an inner conductive foil portion configured to encircle the insulator portion, an inner braided shield portion configured to encircle the inner conductive foil layer portion, an outer braided shield portion configured to encircle the inner braided shield portion, an outer conductive foil portion configured to encircle the outer braided shield portion, and a jacket portion configured to encircle the outer conductive foil portion.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for increasing the lifespan of welding cable covers are described. In some examples, a cable cover is wrapped around a welding cable to protect the welding cable from hazards of the welding environment. Complementary fasteners attached to the cable cover are fastened together to hold the cable cover in place around the welding cable. The fasteners are arranged and the cable cover is wrapped such that a protective region of the cable cover overlaps with the fasteners, shielding vulnerable stitching used to attach the fasteners to the cable cover. This added protection may prolong the time that fasteners remain attached to a cable cover, thereby prolonging the usable life of the cable cover, and/or prolonging the life of the welding cable(s) protected by the cable cover.

Abstract: A cable connector assembly includes: an electrical connector; and a cable electrically connected with the electrical connector, the cable including plural high-speed wires for transmitting high-speed signal, a pair of low-speed wires for transmitting low-speed signal, a pair of power wires for transmitting power signal, a pair of standby wires, a detection wire for transmitting detection signal, and a power supply wire; wherein the pair of standby wires, the detection wire, and the power supply wire are arranged in a line along a horizontal direction; the high-speed wires are evenly distributed on both sides of the line along a thickness direction vertical to the horizontal direction; the low-speed wires are disposed on a side of the line along the thickness direction; and the power wires are disposed on another side of the line along the thickness direction.

Abstract: A cable includes at least one core that has a conductor and an insulating coating layer that covers the conductor; and a sheath layer that covers the at least one core. The sheath layer includes an inner sheath layer and an outer sheath layer that covers the inner sheath layer. The inner sheath layer contains a silane-crosslinked very low density polyethylene. A main component of the outer sheath layer is polyurethane; a content of the very low density polyethylene per 100 parts by mass of a resin component in the inner sheath layer is 20 parts by mass or more and 100 parts by mass or less. A content of silicon atoms constituting silane crosslinks in the very low density polyethylene is 0.05 mass % or more and 1 mass % or less.

Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a downhole cable, the method including, forming a helical shape in an outer circumferential surface of a metal tube, the metal tube having a fiber element housed therein, and stranding a copper element in a helical space formed by the metallic tube. Also provided is a downhole cable including, a metallic tube having a helical space in an outer circumferential surface thereof, wherein the metallic tube has a fiber element housed therein, and a copper element disposed in a helical space formed by the steel tube. Double-tube and multi-tube configurations of the downhole cable are also provided.

Abstract: A phase conductor arrangement for an electricity transmission device has an electroconductive main member. The electroconductive main member extends along a main axis. A substantially slit-shaped opening extends along the main member. The main member is a hollow cylinder, and the opening extends along an outer wall of the hollow cylinder. The outer wall opposite the opening is closed.

Abstract: A cable (100) includes a plurality of wires (10) and a jacket (20) enclosing the wires. The wires includes a plurality of differential signal wires (11) for transmitting high speed signal, a detection signal wire (12), at least one auxiliary signal wire (13), and a plurality of lower speed signal wires (14). All of the differential signal wires, the detection signal wire and the at least one auxiliary signal wire are arranged at an outer peripheral of and enclosing the lower signal wires. Each two adjacent differential signal wire pairs are separated by one of the detection signal wire and the at least one auxiliary signal wire.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electrical conductor (1) comprising a core of multiple stranded bare wires (2) and an insulating layer (4) surrounding the core, wherein substantially all interstices and/or spaces (3) between the bare wires are filled with a water immiscible viscous fluid (4), such as a jelly or gel; and a method for manufacturing such a conductor.

Abstract: An apparatus to support a cable is provided and includes a channel shaped track, in which the cable is retained, which is formed to define a plurality of pairs of holes on opposing sides of the track at substantially equal intervals and slots that each extend from respective tops of each of the holes to an exterior surface of the track, and a plurality of support members, each of which extends across the track and between at least a portion of adjacent pairs of the holes, to thereby be respectively positioned to prevent the cable from propagating toward the exterior surface of the track.

Abstract: An electrical power transmission line includes: at least one electrical cable; a raceway made of ferromagnetic material including a base and a cover defining an inner housing space for housing the electrical cable; a wet basic filling material having a pH between 11 and 13 housed in the inner housing space and embedding the at least one electrical cable. In order to achieve corrosion protection of the raceway, the inner surface of the cover is in contact with a basic passivating material having a pH between 11 and 13.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved insulated conductor with a low dielectric constant and reduced materials costs. The conductor (12) extends along a longitudinal axis and an insulation (14, 14<1>) surrounds the conductor (12). At least on channel (16, 16<1>) in the insulation (14, 14<1>) extends generally along the longitudinal axis to form an insulated conductor. Apparatuses and methods of manufacturing the improved insulated conductors are also disclosed.

Abstract: A gas insulated device includes a grounded metal container that covers a high-voltage conductor with a space interposed between itself and the high-voltage conductor; and an insulating spacer that is held and fixed between an end flanges on its outer side and supports the high-voltage conductor on its inner side. The insulating spacer has an internal shield that is buried in the insulating portion so as to surround the high-voltage conductor; grounding bars having conductivity whose one end is electrically connected to the internal shield and the other end extends to the outside of the insulating portion so as to be connected to the grounded metal container; a measurement bar having conductivity whose one end is electrically connected to the internal shield and other end extends to the outside of the insulating portion so as to be connected to the partial discharge measurement terminal.

Abstract: The present arrangement provides an umbilical 1 for subsea application having at least one power phase 9, each power phase comprises at least one conductor 2. The at least one conductor is a massive conductor made in aluminium, or any suitable alloy thereof, and has sufficient tensile strength to ensure that the umbilical supports operating loads without requiring any additional load bearing elements.

Abstract: A method of coating the junction area between elongated elements, in particular between electric cables. This method includes the steps of: arranging a rigid tubular support having two axially separable tubular halves; mounting an elastic tubular sleeve in an elastically radially expanded condition on an outer surface of the support; interposing a lubricating material between the support and sleeve; arranging a circumferentially continuous sealing element between the halves to prevent the lubricant from percolating between the halves; positioning the support around the junction area; and moving the halves apart from each other to enable the sleeve to collapse on the junction area. A device for coating the junction area between elongated elements and a method of making the device and a joint for electric cables.

Abstract: A shielded cable includes a core comprising an insulated wire including an inner conductor and an insulation layer formed on an outer periphery of the inner conductor, a shield layer formed on an outer periphery of the core, and a jacket layer formed on an outer periphery of the shield layer. The shield layer includes a stranded conductor shield layer including a stranded conductor spirally wound around the core, and the stranded conductor includes a plurality of conductor strands stranded together. The shield layer may further include a tinsel copper braided shield layer or a metal plated strand braided shield layer that is formed between the core and the stranded conductor shield layer.

Abstract: A cam lock mechanism for securing a conduit cover to a conduit body includes a fastener extending from a cam lock. The fastener includes a fastener shaft situated between a fastener head and the cam lock. The fastener may include a flare portion, allowing the fastener to be secured to the cam lock by inserting the flare portion into a cam lock opening and deforming the flare portion. The cam lock may include an at least partially helical cam lock outer portion extending radially outwardly farther than the fastener shaft. When the cam lock mechanism is used to secure a conduit cover to a conduit body, the conduit cover is brought closer to the conduit body as the cam lock mechanism is rotated. A cam lock stopper, such as an upward bend, may be provided in the cam lock to resist overturning of the cam lock mechanism.

Abstract: An electrically tuned composite tube comprises a tubular arrangement of a knitted reinforcement layer. Selected knitted patterns provide desired density or spacing between fibers of the reinforcement layer. A mesh element is also incorporated in the tube construction to precisely control resistivity and conductivity performance characteristics by selecting the mesh element from one or more conductive or non-conductive fibers or wires. The mesh element may include a tubular arrangement of fiber or wire provided in a knitted pattern or a woven pattern. A matrix material is applied over the knitted reinforcement layer and mesh element, and is allowed to cure for a single matrix layer. Alternatively, a first tube can be constructed with only the knitted reinforcement layer and matrix material, and the mesh element is added afterwards with another layer of matrix material applied over the exterior surface of the first tube.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to processes (methods) for harnessing flow-induced electrostatic energy in an oil and/or gas well and using this energy to power electrical devices (e.g., flowmeters, electrically-actuated valves, etc.) downhole. The present invention is also directed to corresponding systems through which such methods are implemented.

Abstract: A gas-insulated bus bar includes a metal container, a main circuit conductor that is accommodated in the metal container, an insulation spacer of a one-legged structure that includes one end portion attached to the metal container and the other end portion holding the main circuit conductor in the metal container, a shield that is substantially barrel-shaped, attached to the other end portion, and having an outer diameter larger than an outer diameter of the main circuit conductor, and a branch pipe provided on a side of the metal container and branched in a direction substantially perpendicular to an axis line, thereby including an inside portion where the one end portion is arranged. When viewing from a direction parallel to a branching direction of the branch pipe, the insulation spacer and the shield have respective sizes that are arranged within an area defined by an inner diameter of the branch pipe.

Abstract: An apparatus consisting of sheaves/rollers is for guiding cables from a single pulling location through conduit that extends continuously between manholes and end points of conduit runs. The cable is set up at one end of the conduit run and a power driven tugger is set up at the other end of the cable pull. The apparatus is installed at each end of the run to guide the cables into the conduit through the manhole or out conduit stub. A rope is installed through the sheaves/rollers and into the conduit and then through another sheave at the other end and then connected to the cable. A power driven tugger is energized which causes tension on the rope and cable and pulls the cable through the end of the sheave.

Abstract: An electrical bushing structure includes a central conductor (19) designed to have one (26) of its two ends connected to a superconductor element situated in an enclosure (11) at cryogenic temperature, and its other end (25) connected to an article at ambient temperature. An electrically insulating sheath (20) surrounds the conductor over substantially the entire length of the conductor. A metal tube (24) surrounds the conductor over substantially its entire length and is interposed between the insulating sheath (20) and the conductor (19), the tube being mechanically fastened to the conductor close to one of the ends (25, 26) of the conductor, referred to as its first end, and not being mechanically fastened to the conductor close to the other one of the ends of the conductor, referred to as its second end. A space between the conductor and the tube containing a gas. The tube is in electrical contact with said second end of the conductor.

Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, an electric motor is provided that includes a housing, a stator, and a rotor, wherein the stator and rotor are disposed within the housing. The housing, the stator, and the rotor define an internal volume within the housing, said internal volume configured to receive a dielectric fluid. The electric motor further includes at least one electric cable configured to electrically power the electric motor, wherein the electric cable includes at least one electrical conductor disposed within at least one protective layer, and wherein the electrical conductor and the protective layer define at least one channel configured to deliver the dielectric fluid to the internal volume. An electric submersible pump system is also provided.

Abstract: A novel method of reducing the undesired skin effect in electrical conductors is presented. Specific applications including efficient power transmission and high frequency magnetic field generation are discussed, and the advantages over prior art are mentioned. The present invention modifies the inductance of a given conductor with depth into said conductor, allowing the current flowing in the surface of the conductor due to skin effect to diffuse through the remaining conductor area. Inductance is modified in a distributed, continuous fashion via external magnetic structures, ensuring both manufacturability and usability of the resultant conductor. When skin effect inside a conductor is reduced, power loss of transmitted electrical signals is reduced accordingly. Therefore, the present invention represents a significant improvement over prior art.

Abstract: A system for mounting conductors, such as electrical wires, optical fiber cables, conduits and the like, to the floor beams of an aircraft cabin floor, having: an elongate raceway a longitudinal routing rails spanning between adjacent pairs of floor beams, each routing rail having an interior channel for housing conductors; conductor cradle blocks disposed in the interior channel, each cradle block including a mounting cushion adapted to engage a bottom portion of said conductors; and rail support brackets, each rail support bracket removably clamped on at least one of: the top flange; the bottom flange; and the web of a beam and removably mounted to the rail ends.

Abstract: A fluid-insulated electrical apparatus includes a grounded tank which is an airtight metal vessel filled with an insulating fluid. A conductor to which a high voltage is applied is disposed in the grounded tank. A metal plate that is press-processed to have an inclined portion and a groove between adjacent head top portions is fixed to and electrically connected to an inner wall of the grounded tank.

Abstract: Gas-insulated bus is provided with: current-carrying conductor disposed along axial direction of metallic container that is filled with insulating-gas; shield fitting through which passes current-carrying conductor and that has depressed portion formed on portion of barrel-shaped outer surface; insulating support that has second end thereof fixed in depressed portion of shield fitting and has first end thereof fixed to metallic-container, and that supports current-carrying conductor via shield fitting; internal conductor being implanted in second end of insulating support and being, along with second end, positioned in depressed portion and fixed to shield fitting; and contact being attached to inner surface of shield fitting, being disposed in space formed on inside of shield fitting, and that makes contact with current-carrying conductor so as to maintain shield fitting and current-carrying conductor at same electric potential, wherein internal conductor has such shape that internal conductor and shield fit

Abstract: Corrosion resistant coaxial cable. In one example embodiment, a method for manufacturing a coaxial cable includes various steps. First, a dielectric is extruded around a center conductor. Next, the dielectric is surrounded with an outer conductor. Then, a corrosion-inhibiting composition is applied to the outer conductor. Finally, the outer conductor is surrounded with a jacket. The corrosion-inhibiting composition includes a synthetic sulfonate salt dispersed in a paraffinic mineral oil. The synthetic sulfonate salt is present in the composition in an amount of from about 5% to about 10% by weight. The paraffinic mineral oil is present in the composition in an amount of from about 90% to about 95% by weight.

Abstract: Shear thickening compositions can function in an energy or communications transmission cable to provide enhanced protection against externally applied forces, e.g., cutting or puncture from a shovel. As a free or bound layer, or when used via impregnation into a substrate used for an internal component or wrap, the shear thickening composition provides protection against mechanical damage that far surpasses conventional technologies. In foamable compositions for cable components, the shear thickening composition provides enhanced integrity of the polymer melt for enhanced foam performance. As a flame retardant component, the shear thickening composition provides an enhanced char formation mechanism for superior flame retardance.

Abstract: A system and method for a down-hole cable with a liquid bonding system is provided. Generally, the system contains at least one insulated conductor fully insulated by an insulation coating. An armor shell is positioned exterior to the insulating coating and fully surrounds the insulated conductor. A liquid bonding material is applied between at least a portion of an exterior surface of the insulation coating and at least a portion of an interior surface of the armor shell, wherein the liquid bonding material creates a bond between the insulation coating and the armor shell.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, the gas insulated device has a grounded metal container that covers a high-voltage conductor with a space interposed between itself and the high-voltage conductor; and an insulating spacer that is held and fixed between an end flanges on its outer side and supports the high-voltage conductor on its inner side. The insulating spacer has an internal shield that is buried in the insulating portion so as to surround the high-voltage conductor; grounding bars having conductivity whose one end is electrically connected to the internal shield and the other end extends to the outside of the insulating portion so as to be connected to the grounded metal container; a measurement bar having conductivity whose one end is electrically connected to the internal shield and other end extends to the outside of the insulating portion so as to be connected to the partial discharge measurement terminal.

Abstract: A tubular conductor assembly includes a fluid-tight enclosure tube which is part of an enclosure section for a fluid. An electric phase conductor is arranged in such a way as to be insulated relative to the fluid-tight enclosure tube. The tubular conductor assembly further includes a protective tube which can be moved along a tube axis relative to the enclosure tube. An anchor point is formed between the protective tube and the enclosure tube.

Abstract: A conduit body is described which includes an integrally formed nipple extending from the back wall of the body portion of the conduit body. The exterior surface of the nipple has threads formed thereon. The nipple being adapted to be cut to length with respect to different wall thicknesses of a building through which a nipple is extended to enable electrical wires to be extended through the building wall into an electrical panel or the like.

Abstract: A cable includes a conductor, a sheath surrounding the conductor, and a plurality of particles disposed between the conductor and the sheath. A plurality of air gaps are formed between the plurality of particles.

Abstract: A shielded cable includes a core comprising an insulated wire including an inner conductor and an insulation layer formed on an outer periphery of the inner conductor, a shield layer formed on an outer periphery of the core, and a jacket layer formed on an outer periphery of the shield layer. The shield layer includes a stranded conductor shield layer including a stranded conductor spirally wound around the core, and the stranded conductor includes a plurality of conductor strands stranded together. The shield layer may further include a tinsel copper braided shield layer or a metal plated strand braided shield layer that is formed between the core and the stranded conductor shield layer.

Abstract: A composite conductor for electric current comprises a core made of a first material and a jacket made of a second material, wherein the second material has a lower electrical conductivity than the first material. The second material is oxidation-resistant at temperatures up to at least 600° C., in particular at temperatures up to at least 800° C., in particular at temperatures up to at least 900° C. A fuel cell system comprises at least one fuel cell, to which a composite conductor according to the present invention is connected. A manufacturing method for a composite conductor comprises following steps: Provision of a core made of a first material and encasing the core by a second material having a lower electrical conductivity than the first material. The second material is oxidation-resistant at temperatures up to at least 600° C., in particular at temperatures up to at least 800° C., in particular at temperatures up to at least 900° C.

Abstract: A conduit body device for accommodating wire therethrough the device is provided. The conduit body has a body wall including a pair of elongate side walls and a pair of end walls forming a perimetrical side wall, a bottom wall, and an open end defining a body interior. The conduit body further includes a longitudinal axis located generally along the elongate side walls. At least two hub passageways extend from the conduit body in communication with the body interior, each of the hub passageways including a hub wall defining an access channel for passage of wires therethrough. The hub passageways may be generally located in non-axial alignment with said longitudinal axis. In some embodiments the bottom wall has a broad curved shape. In other embodiments, the open end may be angled for ease of access.

Abstract: A cable includes a plurality of stranded wires substantially arranged annularly and each formed by twisting a plurality of conductor wires, and an inclusion disposed substantially at a center of the plurality of stranded wires. The inclusion includes spiral grooves, each of which being provided for fitting each of the stranded wires thereinto, that are each shaped according to a part of an outer surface of the stranded wires and separated by a dividing wall provided for preventing two adjacent stranded wires of the plurality of stranded wires from contacting each other.

Abstract: A foreign matters trap in which a metallic corrugated plate is arranged in a ground tank so that a line connecting portions of the corrugated plate having the same height is made parallel to a central axis of the ground tank, a metallic round rod is mounted to an corrugated end of the corrugated plate, the corrugated plate and the metallic round rod are connected electrically to each other, and a surface of the corrugated plate is covered by an insulating material. The foreign matters trap is capable of surely trapping metallic foreign matters in a gas insulated electric apparatus and suppressing concentration of an electric field to become excellent in voltage endurance and which can be readily mounted in a ground tank.

Abstract: A flexible cable including an outer sheath having an inner surface, the inner surface forming a channel to receive at least one conductor and a support member. At least one conductor and support member are positioned within the channel to substantially resist deformation of the outer sheath.

Abstract: The invention provides an insulated wire having a conductor and an insulator of paste extruded PTFE fine powder around the conductor. The paste extruded insulator has at least one closed continuous longitudinal air channel spaced apart from the conductor. The invention further provides a process for forming an insulator around a conductor by paste extruding lubricated PTFE fine powder in an extrusion device comprising a die, mandrel, and at least one channel-forming member. The die and mandrel form a converging chamber leading to an extrusion orifice and the channel-forming member is positioned in the orifice. The mandrel has a central bore for supplying the conductor. Lubricated PTFE fine powder is forced through the chamber and out of the exit of the orifice as a lubricated green extrudate around the conductor forming an insulator with at least one closed longitudinal air channel spaced apart from the conductor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid-tight cable duct (1) which is used to guide a cable (2) into a chamber (3) which can be impinged upon by pressure, and which comprises a housing (4), at least one cable (2) and one first and one second seal (5a, 5b) which can be pressure-loaded. The two pressure-loaded seals (5a, 5b) and the housing (4) define an inner hollow chamber (4d), and the cable (2) enters into the inner hollow chamber (4d) via the first seal (5a), through which the inner hollow chamber (4d) extends, and exits the inner hollow chamber (4d) via the second seal (5b). The inner hollow chamber (4d) comprises a pressure discharge opening (4c) which leads into an outer chamber (6) which is located outside the chamber (3) which can be impinged upon by pressure.

Abstract: A modular power supply particularly adapted for mounting to standard junction boxes in a system to provide a solid state lighting system compatible power signal. One embodiment of a modular power supply for mounting to a junction box according to the present invention includes a housing holding internal electronic components and a first extension integral to the housing for mounting to a junction box. The extension has an opening to the interior of the housing with primary wires passing from the interior of the housing through the extension. The first extension is positioned so that the power supply is capable of being mounted to the mounting surface of a junction box when the power supply is at different orientations.

Abstract: A power supply system including an element connected to a remote power supply source or power consumer through an electric power supply device. The element is movably arranged in relation the source or consumer in an environment in which at least a part of the power supply device is subjected to water and water vapor and to repeated bending motion due to the movement of the element. The electric power supply device includes an electric cable that includes a conductor and at least one layer of an electrically insulating material applied on the outside of the conductor. The device includes a member for preventing water and vapor intrusion into the layer. The member includes a flexible, watertight, vapor impermeable, fatigue resistant, separate tubing that surrounds the electric cable.

Abstract: An electrical bushing structure includes a central conductor (19) designed to have one (26) of its two ends connected to a superconductor element situated in an enclosure (11) at cryogenic temperature, and its other end (25) connected to an article at ambient temperature. An electrically insulating sheath (20) surrounds the conductor over substantially the entire length of the conductor. A metal tube (24) surrounds the conductor over substantially its entire length and is interposed between the insulating sheath (20) and the conductor (19), the tube being mechanically fastened to the conductor close to one of the ends (25, 26) of the conductor, referred to as its first end, and not being mechanically fastened to the conductor close to the other one of the ends of the conductor, referred to as its second end. A space between the conductor and the tube containing a gas. The tube is in electrical contact with said second end of the conductor.

Abstract: The present invention is comprised of a system and method to fabricate custom shaped flat silicone encased cable assemblies. The cable assemblies can include various numbers and types of multiple individual flexible systems, for example, communication cables, optic fibers, junction devices, tubing and electrical conductors arranged into a shaped grouping. The custom shaping allows for very precise cable routing. The silicone encasement maintains the custom shape and provides protection against contamination. The result is a single silicone encased flexible shaped cable for use in efficient space saving installations in the cable routing space available in a device or series of devices and can be customized for a wide range of applications.

Abstract: Shear thickening compositions can function in an energy or communications transmission cable to provide enhanced protection against externally applied forces, e.g., cutting or puncture from a shovel. As a free or bound layer, or when used via impregnation into a substrate used for an internal component or wrap, the shear thickening composition provides protection against mechanical damage that far surpasses conventional technologies. In foamable compositions for cable components, the shear thickening composition provides enhanced integrity of the polymer melt for enhanced foam performance. As a flame retardant component, the shear thickening composition provides an enhanced char formation mechanism for superior flame retardance.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a telecommunications wire including an electrical conductor and a dielectric insulator surrounding the electrical conductor. The dielectric insulator defines a plurality of channels defining void space containing a material having a low dielectric constant such as air. The channels each run along a length of the electrical conductor. The channels are configured to lower an overall dielectric constant of the dielectric insulator while maintaining desirable mechanical properties such as crush resistance.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device for preventing electrically induced gas fires involving gas tubing such as Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST) and gas appliance connectors (GAC). Connectors for coupling the gas tubing to gas lines and appliances are affixed at each end of the tubing. These connectors are made of a conductive material. Conductive wire (i.e. mesh surrounding the gas tubing) provides a direct electrical contact between the end connectors. If an electrical charge goes to ground via the gas tubing, such as from a lightning strike or an appliance short, the current is carried between the end connectors by the conductive wire instead of the gas tubing itself, thereby preventing damage to the gas tubing from the current.

Abstract: A conduit body provides for the accommodation of wire extending therethrough. The conduit body includes a body wall having an elongate side wall, a bottom wall and an open end defining a body interior. At least one hub extends from the body wall in communication with the body interior. The hub includes a hub wall defining an access channel for passage of wire therethrough. The hub wall includes a guide surface outwardly of the body wall and protruding into the channel for maintaining a bend radius of the wire passing from the body interior through the channel.