What is Busbar?
In electric power distribution, a busbar is a metallic strip or bar, typically housed inside switchgear, panel boards, and busway enclosures for local high-current power distribution.
Busbar Suppliers In South Africa
Busbar Installations and Manufacturers
Address: 54 Earp St, Ophirton, Johannesburg, 2091, South Africa
Phone: +27 11 493 6111
Busbar Services & Dynamic Weld (Pty) Ltd
Address: Ext 16, 28 Grader Rd, Spartan, Kempton Park, 1619, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 11 392 2259
JAJ Busbar Systems
Address: 578 Servaas St, Pretoria West, Pretoria, 0183, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ and close at 5 pm
Phone: +27 12 327 8033
What is the best material for a busbar?
The main material of the busbars is copper due to its good electrical conductivity. Aluminum is also used as an alternative material, but its electrical conductivity is not as good as that of copper.
In many cases, as the price of copper rises, aluminum is considered as an alternative material.
What is the standard size of a busbar?
The common size for a busbar with 1600 A current rating is 185 x 180 mm. Compared to the electrical wires to carry with the same current, a busbar is much cheaper to build a riser shaft size.
Only one circuit is needed for all floors.
How do I choose a busbar?
While selecting a busbar one should keep in mind the application, current carrying capacity, and budget as under size busbar
can cause heating and damage in the bus bar while an oversized busbar can affect the cost of the project.
How long does the busbar last?
Within 24 hours, most of a buspirone dose will be eliminated from your body. Buspirone has a half-life of about 2 to 3 hours.
(A half-life is how long it takes your body to get rid of half of the dose of medication.)