Figure 3-4. Single splice in line.

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Figure 3-4. Single splice in line.

Figure 3-6. Single splice - preinsulated.

Figure 3-5. Single splice - pigtail.

Figure 3-7. Multiwire splices

bundles or harnesses and secured to the structure or to

ending consists of a single wire or a pair of wires, a

a tiebar. Various methods such as continuous lacing,

clove hitch secured by a square knot is sufficient. In

spot ties, plastic cable ties, plastic tubing, and spiral-

component assemblies where wires break from the

wrapped plastic tape are commonly used for lacing the

cable trunk to a termination, the tie should be made a

cable trunk. Excessive tension, visible as a deformation

distance from the branch to provide a sufficient vibration

of the outside diameter of the cable trunk, will promote

bend.

cold flow of the insulation under the tie. This condition

(2) Terminating stitches and spot ties. A

can result in low insulation value or short circuits.

clove hitch and a square knot are generally used for

Preferred methods of lacing and the use of plastic ties

terminating stitches and spot ties (figure 3-19).

will be discussed in the following paragraphs.

(3) Running or single stitches (figure 3-20).

(1) Continuous lacing (figures 3-17 and 3-18).

Running or single stitches are successfully used on

The materials commonly used for continuous lacing are

insulation that has high potential cold flow

lacing tape, cord, or small diameter tubing.

The

characteristics. It is made by passing the free end of

stitching should be equally spaced up to the point of

branching or other termination. Where the harness

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