What purposes does cable braiding serve, and what material and structural characteristics differentiate its applications for screening versus mechanical reinforcement?

Cable braiding fulfills dual functional roles while offering material flexibility for specific applications. For electrostatic screening, conductive materials—copper, tinned copper, or aluminum—create a low-impedance shield that preserves signal integrity by diverting electromagnetic interference. Mechanically, braided structures enhance durability through interwoven steel wires, nylon strands, or glass fibers, resisting abrasion, cutting, and even rodent damage in specialized use cases like railway infrastructure.   Unlike rigid metal taping, the crisscrossed wire architecture maintains flexibility, preventing buckling or kinking during bending—critical for dynamic applications. Additional protective benefits include thermal resistance against hot surfaces and harnessing capabilities to bundle multiple cables, making braiding a versatile solution across electrical shielding, mechanical reinforcement, and environmental protection scenarios.