ERIFLEX® FLEXIBAR and Power Flexibles

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ERICO offers a very large range of power flexibles (close to 100 different sizes), including FLEXIBAR® insulated flexible busbar, braided power shunts and presswelded power shunts.

Features

FLEXIBAR

Consists of a stack of electrolytic copper laminates protected within a durable PVC insulation
Laminates are free to slide within the insulation, offering unlimited twisting and bending possibilities for panelboard assembly
Weight and volume savings for panels
Improved design flexibility
Saves time during installation
Improves safety and reliability of panels
Tools and accessories also available

Ground & Braided Power Shunts

Undrilled palms to customer's specific designs, fitted by power press
Extra-flexible power connections (expansion rings, busbar etc)
Tinned electrolytic copper strand - diameter 0.15 mm

Presswelded Power Shunts

Press welding is welding of laminations to each other through direct current applied to pieces under pressure
This results in the formation of a solid palm with properties of plain bar
Smaller cross-section for same capacity
Runs cooler than equal section
Plain copper, thickness of laminations 0.3 mm

Applications

FLEXIBAR flexible busbar can be used on all types of connections on low-voltage industrial power distribution and control.

Alternative to large and small cables
Alternative to rigid busbar sets
Connections between a main busbar and distribution equipment (contactors, circuit-breakers, switches, etc.)
Connections between a transformer and a bus-duct
Connections between a bus-duct and an electrical cabinet
Expansion joint

Custom FLEXIBAR

Custom part fabrication with FLEXIBAR is relatively easy and can be accomplished with standard tools. For small quantities, ordinary hand tools are adequate. When fabricating large quantities, dedicated production tooling is more cost-effective.

More Information

FLEXIBAR ERIFLEX Power Flexibles

FLEXIBAR Flexible Insulated Busbar Braided Power Shunts &
Presswelded Power Shunts

FLEXIBAR Characteristics

FLEXIBAR Flexible Insulated Busbar characteristics

FLEXIBAR is UL recognized and CSA certified. The black insulation is moisture resistant, flame (VW-1) and UV retardant, and self-extinguishing (UL 94 V0).
FLEXIBAR connections are made by punching directly through the laminates. Since there are no lugs to purchase, fewer parts are required. Installation is simpler and faster and faulty connection problems are eliminated.
FLEXIBAR is formed with multiple layers of thin, tin-plated, electrolytic copper.
Easily formed, FLEXIBAR holds its shape, increasing the efficiency of your designs. When bending the conductor into place, its laminates slide freely within the insulation, conforming to your design configurations.

Availability

North America
Europe/Middle East/Africa

Warning, Warranty and Limitation of Liability

WARNING
ERICO products shall be installed and used only as indicated in ERICO's product instruction sheets and training materials. Instruction sheets are available at www.erico.com and from your ERICO customer service representative. Improper installation, misuse, misapplication or other failure to completely follow ERICO's instructions and warnings may cause product malfunction, property damage, serious bodily injury and death.

WARRANTY
ERICO products are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship at the time of shipment. NO OTHER WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE), SHALL EXIST IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OR USE OF ANY ERICO PRODUCTS. Claims for errors, shortages, defects or nonconformities ascertainable upon inspection must be made in writing within 5 days after Buyer's receipt of products. All other claims must be made in writing to ERICO within 6 months from the date of shipment or transport. Products claimed to be nonconforming or defective must, upon ERICO's prior written approval in accordance with its standard terms and procedures governing returns, promptly be returned to ERICO for inspection. Claims not made as provided above and within the applicable time period will be barred. ERICO shall in no event be responsible if the products have not been stored or used in accordance with its specifications and recommended procedures. ERICO will, at its option, either repair or replace nonconforming or defective products for which it is responsible or return the purchase price to the Buyer. THE FOREGOING STATES BUYER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF ERICO WARRANTY AND FOR ANY CLAIM, WHETHER SOUNDING IN CONTRACT, TORT OR NEGLIGENCE, FOR LOSS OR INJURY CAUSED BY THE SALE OR USE OF ANY PRODUCT.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
ERICO excludes all liability except such liability that is directly attributable to the willful or gross negligence of ERICO's employees. Should ERICO be held liable its liability shall in no event exceed the total purchase price under the contract. ERICO SHALL IN NO EVENT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OF BUSINESS OR PROFITS, DOWNTIME OR DELAY, LABOR, REPAIR OR MATERIAL COSTS OR ANY SIMILAR OR DISSIMILAR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE INCURRED BY BUYER.

Due to a policy of continued product development, specifications are subject to change without notice.
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