Conductor Bar
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All of our Inverted V-Bar and Universal
8-Bar Insulated Conductor Bar Sections are
roll formed from galvanized steel or electrolytic
copper. These systems are amply sized and
proportioned to carry the specified current
without overheating. Internal joint connections
assure full current carrying capacity without
interfering with the free travel of the
sliding collector contact shoes.
The
standard insulating cover has a maximum
temperature rating of 73° C (163°
F). Higher temperature insulation is available
for a maximum temperature rating of 137°
C (280 ° F).
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Our systems come complete with
conductor joint pins, Insulating Covers, Support
Brackets, Hangers, and collectors. We manufacture
these conductor bar systems on site, which enables
us to stock the individual components and sell
them separately, as well as a variety of conductor
bar accessories.
Universal 8-Bar Conductor System |
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Universal 8-Bar conductor bar
systems have been designed for the transmission
of electrical power and control. CAN-D Electrification
Systems Ltd. has been proudly servicing industry
with Universal 8-Bar since 1985.
Universal 8-Bar systems are recommended to be
mounted for bottom entry (vertical mount) of the
collector contact shoes.Systems can be laterally
mounted with the use of counter-balanced or spring
balanced collectors, but V-Bar is recommended
for these side entry Bar Systems.
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Universal 8-Bar systems
may be used interchangeably with other 1"
bottom entry 8-bar systems.
CAN-D supplies a full line of standard conductor
system components including: support brackets,
power feeds, expansion and isolation assembles,
collector pick-up shoes, end covers, joint
covers, transfer caps and collector pick-up
guides. Custom components are available
upon request.
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| Inverted V-Bar Conductor System |
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Inverted V-BAR conductor
bar systems have been designed for the transmission
of electrical power. The Inverted V-Bar
system offers superior collector tracking
capability. The greater tracking performance
of the Inverted V-Bar system is created
by the “V” shaped travel surface. The surface
design forces the composite metal contact
shoes to be guided only by the conductor
bar, instead of the insulating cover.
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Inverted
V-Bar systems are recommended for
side entry of the collector contact
shoes (lateral collector mounting),
and do not require the use of counter
balanced or spring-balanced collectors.
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| Collectors
Collector
assemblies are offered in either single
or double shoe designs, providing continuous
current carrying capacity of 40 amperes
to 200 amperes.
(Note current ratings are
based on ambient temperature of 30º
C.)
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The
contact shoes are upheld by an insulated spring-loaded
body and arm mechanism. All collectors are supplied
with copper/graphite contacts for speeds up to
900 feet per minute on the Universal 8-Bar and
Inverted V-Bar systems. For faster travel speed,
consult the factory.
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Installation And Engineering Information
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Typical
3 Phase System
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Important
Information About System Installation:
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We
do not recommend use of lateral Mount (side entry)
Conductor Bar systems for outdoor application.
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We
recommend the use of a canopy installed above
the conductor Bar system to protect it from the
outside elements.
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Splice
joints should be not less than 6" nor more than
9" from mounting bracket for 8-Bar and 12" for
V-Bar.
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The
centerline of the collector mounting post to the
conductor bar running surface should be 3.5" .
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The
collector mounting post should be parallel to
the ground on "Vertical Mount" applications or
perpendicular to the ground on "lateral Mount
applications .
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Collector
head must be free to articulate. Ensure the collector
pig tail wire does not restrict the collector
head movement.
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Make
sure there is no excessive ambient heat. Heat
shields may need to be installed near furnaces,
etc.
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Expansion
gap assemblies must be supported at the gap location.
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Anchor
hangers should be used at mid-point on either
side of the expansion gaps and on systems less
than 30ft long, or where conductor movement must
be restricted.
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Expansion
gap assemblies must be installed when a copper system
length exceeds 140ft. and a steel system length
exceeds 180ft. |
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