Cable Bus vs. Bus Duct

System arrives as complete made to measure segments with conductors factory installed, only needing assembly.

• Making small field adjustments very difficult if not impossible.

Arrives in pre-cut easy to assemble segments.

• Can easily be modified and adjusted to fit on site.
• Conductors installed after enclosure to ensure exact fit.

Busbar jointing can be simple, through the use of bolted connections.

• Providing inadequate conductor contact area increasing joint resistance.
• Require regular inspection and adjustment.
• Drastically increase operating and maintenance costs.

Conductors are fully continuous throughout system.

• Eliminating joint resistance, and potential weaknesses.
• Simplifying installation.
• Drastically reducing maintenance and operating costs.

Busbar jointing can be effective, through the use of copper welding, or clamped joints.

• Largely increasing the cost of installation and/or materials.

Maintains free air rating.

• Allowing cables to remain rated and use up to 40% less copper/aluminum
• Greatly reduces conductor material costs.

Many system types available for specific application needs.

• Increasing complexity of design and maintenance requirements