Flexible Conductors
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Flexible Conductors Solutions to Optimize the Design of Electrical Power & Earth/Ground Connections

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Summary Flexible conductors for multiple applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Certicates & software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 ERIFLEX® FLEXIBAR Insulated exible busbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Flexible Conductors for Low-Voltage Industrial Applications The ERICO Advantages • Full range of high-quality, reliable, certified products • Innovative and compatible product designs • Easy to use – saves time and space • Maximize power density • A solution provider with strong expertise in a variety of markets worldwide • A worldwide team of experts in electrical power connections • Experienced manufacturer and global provider Energy • Electrical Power Generators and Distribution - Transformers - Generators • Renewable Energies - Windmills - Solar - Hydropower • Oil, Gas and Petrochemical...

Industry & Buildings • Buildings & Shopping Centers • Air Conditioning • Elevators, Escalators & Automatic Doors Panelboard • Power • Control & Command Applications: - Power Switchboards - Distribution Panel - UPS - Power Factory Correction Machinery • Tunneling • Crunchers • Printing • Welding • Packaging • Wood Working

Flexible Conductors for Multiple Applications ERICO is trusted for producing high quality flexible conductors for low voltage power connections. Flexible conductors made out of braids or laminates are used in a variety of applications for current transfer or grounding/earthing connections. Expansion connections for busbar system Busbar and active electrical component connection (Example: circuit breaker, contactor) including most compact components on the market Flexible connection between fixed and moving parts Outdoor/offshore application or difficult environment (Example: abrasion,...

Flexible Conductors for Multiple Applications Vibration and reliability solution for connection Worldwide certifications, applications and product availability Connection for alternating current or direct current application Reduce time assembly or maintenance connection Motor, generator or transformer connection with busbar system Power connection between horizontal and vertical system Complicated and difficult connection for specific application

Certificates & ERIFLEX® Software Tests & Certificates ERIFLEX components have received conformity certificates from several agencies/standards. Agency/Standard Approvals IEC 60439.1 Standard IEC 61439.1 Standard Underwriters Laboratories UL Recognized, File No. E125470 UL Recognized, File No. E220029 UL Recognized, File No. E316390 UL Listed, File No. E220029 Canadian Standards Association CSA Certified, File No. LL 90005 ABS American Bureau of Shipping Certificate No. 08-HS365878-1-PDA-DUP & Certificate No. 13-HS1018106-1-PDA-DUP Marine & Offshore Applications International...

Product Overview Product Range Typical Uses Typical Market • Heavy-duty power interconnection • Switchgear & control equipment • Overcome vibration/alignment problems • Circuit breaker, generator & prefabricated power network conductor • Electrical equipment manufacturers • Expansion joints Insulated flexible busbar (ERIFLEX® FLEXIBAR) • Machinery manufacturer • Power generation • Variable terminating positions • Machine connections • Movable connection from massive busbar system • Alternative to large & multiple cables • Alternative to rigid busbar Insulated braided conductor (IBS, IBSB &...

ERIFLEX® FLEXIBAR - Insulated Flexible Busbar NEW Generation Flexible Busbar Patent pending insulation on ERIFLEX FLEXIBAR ERIFLEX FLEXIBAR Flexible Busbar - a preferred conductor • ERIFLEX FLEXIBAR is formed with multiple layers of thin electrolytic copper, available in plain or tin plated • ERIFLEX FLEXIBAR connections are made by punching directly through the laminates. There are no lugs to purchase, helping to eliminate faulty connection problems and making installation simpler and faster • The insulation is a high-resistance, selfextinguishing PVC or silicone compound • Traceability...

ERIFLEX® FLEXIBAR - Insulated Flexible Busbar Connection Types Skin Effect on A.C. Application - Between main power and distribution equipment (contactors, circuitbreakers...) - Between transformer and busduct - Between busduct and electrical cabinet Comparison of the penetration depth between: 1 x 95 mm2 Copper Cable - Requires less installation space when compared to cable - Reduces the length and number of conductors, reducing weight - Insulation allows for closer spacing than traditional busbar designs. Space/Weight Savings - Eliminates cost and installation of lugs - Reduces inventory...

ERIFLEX® FLEXIBAR Technical Characteristics ERIFLEX FLEXIBAR Insulated Flexible Busbar Technical Characteristics • Conductor is electrolytic copper (Cu-ETP) • Insulation is high-resistance vinyl compound: - Elongation: 370% - Maximum working temperature: 105ºC - Minimum working temperature: -25ºC - Thickness: 2 mm ± 0,2 - Self-extinguishing: UL® 94 VO - Dielectric strength: 20kV/mm Selection of ERIFLEX® FLEXIBAR according to the internal temperature of the panel Ambient temperature Internal temperature of panel (T1) Temperature rise of conductor = T2 - T1 = ΔT (K) ERIFLEX FLEXIBAR in...