ASTM B694
Standard Specification for Copper, Copper-Alloy, Copper-Clad Bronze (CCB), Copper-Clad Stainless Steel (CCS), and Copper-Clad Alloy Steel (CAS) Sheet and Strip for Electrical Cable Shielding
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ASTM B694 is the standard specification for copper, copper-alloy, copper-clad bronze (CCB), copper-clad stainless steel (CCS), and copper-clad alloy steel (CAS) sheet and strip used for electrical cable shielding. It provides a common technical basis for evaluating these sheet and strip products, helping buyers and manufacturers align on material form, expected characteristics, and specification requirements. For electrical shielding applications, that consistency supports better procurement, quality control, and product comparison.
Overview of ASTM B694
The purpose of ASTM B694 is to define requirements for sheet and strip products intended for electrical cable shielding across several conductive and clad material types. By covering copper, copper-alloy, and copper-clad constructions such as bronze, stainless steel, and alloy steel, the standard helps frame what qualifies as acceptable material for this use. It is especially relevant where shielding performance, material selection, and uniform product supply need to be documented and verified against a recognized ASTM standard.
Common use cases of ASTM B694
ASTM B694 is commonly used when specifying sheet and strip materials for cable shielding applications that rely on copper-based or copper-clad products. It is useful in purchasing, material qualification, and inspection workflows where electrical cable shield components must be selected with consistent requirements in mind. The standard may also support communication between suppliers, fabricators, and end users when comparing sheet or strip options for shielding assemblies and related electrical systems.
Benefits of using ASTM B694
Using ASTM B694 helps reduce uncertainty in sourcing and evaluating sheet and strip intended for electrical cable shielding. It gives procurement and quality teams a shared specification reference, which can improve consistency across materials and suppliers. The standard also supports compliance efforts, technical review, and acceptance checks by defining a recognized basis for product expectations. In practice, that can help limit mismatches, clarify requirements, and streamline material verification.
- Sheet and strip for electrical cable shielding
- Copper, copper-alloy, and copper-clad material types
- Useful for specification, procurement, and quality checks
- Supports consistent product evaluation against a recognized ASTM standard
- Publication Date: 2025-05-19
- Publisher: ASTM
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