Female cable backshells are made of one piece of aluminium, with a nickel coating for corrosion protection. At the rear of the backshells, the exit has an extended collar with a raised lip. Braided outer sheath can be assembled, providing a consistent shield both over the connector and along the cables. A Band-It tie is recommended for use with these connectors, to assemble the braid to the collar. The lip then prevents the tightened Band-It tie from being pulled away.