High-power cast resin busbars

24th March 2017

Legrand

Peter Smith

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Legrand has just launched a range of cast resin busbar trunking which is said to guarantee high levels of electrical and mechanical robustness in challenging operating conditions. The RCP IP68 range is for use as part of a power distribution system for industrial premises that occupy multiple connected buildings, or sites with more extreme environments such as chemical and petrochemical plants, as well as in locations where there is risk of flooding.

The product, which can be sited internally and externally, is IP68-rated against the ingress of solids and liquids, guaranteeing continuous performance regardless of weather and other external conditions.

The new busbar range also offers high levels of fire resistance exceeding the 120 minute/830˚C requirement of IEC 60331-1:2009 by as much as half an hour for the aluminium system, and two hours for the copper system. This can be an essential requirement for applications such as data centres and military sites where continuity of supply is critical, however the high level of fire resistance can also benefit installations in offices, residential, educational and healthcare environments.

The busbar is also IK10-rated, offering the highest level of impact resistance to protect against accidental knocks or damage.

RCP IP68 completes the high-power Zucchini busbar solution, and further cements Legrand’s position as a market leader in busbar systems. The Zucchini range is one of the most comprehensive on the market, with systems ranging from 25A lighting busbar to 6300A solutions for harsh environments.

The product is available in three to five conductor variants, and in both copper or aluminium, and can also be supplied with additional conductors for extra earthing requirements. The RCP IP68 busbar range can deliver the high power demanded by commercial and industrial applications, up to 5000A for the aluminium variant and 6300A for copper. The range is also compatible with Legrand’s standard range of Zucchini SCP IP55 high power busbar and can be connected seamlessly to this system, where required.