FURUTEC

Busduct System
 ABOUT FURUTEC

Furutec Electrical Sdn Bhd was incorporated in Penang, Malaysia in 1995 to manufacture
under-licensed Furukawa Busduct System. It is officially a wholly-owned subsidiary of the
EITA Group of Companies with state-of-the-art CNC and laser cutting manufacturing
facilities in 2008.

Having benefitted from more than a decade-long of experience in producing under-

licensed Furukawa busduct system, Furutec is noted for its relentless and uncompromising
commitment on quality and excellence as the Japanese manufacturing practice and
culture have been firmly embedded into Furutec busduct system. Continuing with the
tradition of stringent Japanese technology and accumulated 10 years of experience in
producing Furukawa busduct system, Furutec busduct system is today a proud Malaysian
brand of precision and quality.

The commitment towards quality products and services has enabled us to achieve ISO
9001:2008 Quality Management System.

Furutec Busduct System is tested and certified by ASTA, INTERTEK and TV SD PSB in
accordance to IEC 60439-2, IEC 60439-1, IEC 60529:2001, BS 6387:1994, JIS A1304
and other international standards. In 2009, Furutec busduct system has successfully
obtained its full type test certificates from ASTA UK in accordance to IEC60439-1 &
IEC60439-2.

Furthermore, with our well-equipped and state-of-the-art R&D laboratory, our products
are verified for temperature rise-limit test for current up to 6000A according to the
international standards, namely IEC 60439-1, IEC 60439-2 , JIS C8364 and so on. We
continue to innovate in order to meet our customers expectation and trust towards our
products.

Our products are successfully installed in various prestigious projects in Malaysia as well
as South East Asia for the past decade. We take pride in further expanding our success
to more countries through our regional partners.

An Efficient Power
Distribution System with
Japanese Technology.
 FURUTEC HP-Busduct
Phase Isolator

Electro-Galvanized (EG)
High Tensile Joint Bolt
Sheet Steel Housing with
Epoxy Powder Coating

Mylar Polyester Film

Leaf Spring

Aluminium or Copper Conductor 3

1

TRANSFORMER

1 Edgewise Elbow with 12 Vertical Spring

5
Flange End Hanger
2 Busduct Straight Feeder 13 Tap Off Unit
3 Combination Elbow 14 Vertical Hanger
4 Flatwise Offset 15 Flatwise Elbow
5 Flatwise Elbow with 16 Busduct Joint
Flange End 17 Tee Elbow 6
6 Flexible Link 18 Edgewise Elbow
7 Edgewise Offset 19 End Closure
8 Flange End Box
9 End Cap
10 Tap Box
11 Reducer
 9

10

12
11
FLOOR SLAB

13

14

8
19

CABLE 17
TRAY

15

18
16

SWITCHBOARD
7
CONTENT

About Furutec I
Busduct Design Layout II, III
Content 01

Specification and Standards 02-05

Testing & Certification

Verification of Temperature Rise Limit 06
Verification of Dieletric Properties 06
Verification of Short Circuit Strength 07
Verification of Effectiveness of the Protective Circuit 08
Verification of Clearance and Creepage Distances 08
Verification of Structural Strength 08
Verification of Crushing Resistance 08
Verification of Degree of Protection 09
Verification of the Resistance of Insulating Materials to Abnormal Heat and Fire 09
Verification of the Electrical Characteristics of the Busbar Trunking System 10-11
Fire Resistance Test 12

Physical Data
HP-Busduct
Copper & Aluminium Conductor Size 13
Flange End / Flange End Box 14-15
Flatwise Elbow / Edgewise Elbow 16
TEE Elbow 17
Flatwise Offset / Edgewise Offset 18
Combination Elbow 19
Elbow with Flange End / Flange End Box 20
End Cap / End Closure 21
Vertical Spring Hanger / Vertical Hanger 22-23
Edgewise / Flatwise Hanger 24
Expansion Unit 25
Reducer 26
Flexible Link 27
Tap-Off Unit 28-29

L-Duct
Copper Conductor Size 30
Flange End / Flange End Box 31
Flatwise / Edgewise Elbow 32
End Closure 32
Vertical Spring Hanger / Vertical Hanger 33
Flatwise / Edgewise Hanger 34
Tap-Off Unit 34

Design Factors 35-37

Installation & Maintenance Procedure 38-44

Project Reference 45

CONTENTS | 01
 SPECIFICATION & STANDARDS

General
Furutec busduct system is designed to meet the requirement of commercial,
industrial and residential applications. It carries up to 6000A with reduced
energy losses and heat.
Furutec busduct system is known for:
1) Low current density in its class
2) Flexible and modular in design
3) Occupying lesser space
4) Fast installation and lower installation cost and easy maintenance
5) Lower voltage drop and higher short-circuit ratings
6) Good electro-magnetic shielding
7) Fire resistance and non-flammable propagation
8) Flexibility for future expansion
9) Strong mechanical strength, high degree of protection and applicable
for large span installation

Design Standards
Furutec busduct system is designed and manufactured in accordance to the
following international standards:

IEC 60439-2 Particular Requirements for Busbar Trunking System (Busway)

IEC 60439-1 Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Assemblies
JIS C 8364 Japanese Industrial Standards for Busways
IEC 60529:2001 Degree of Ingress Protection
BS 6387:1994 Performance Requirements for Cables required to
Maintain Circuitry Integrity under Fire Conditions (Adoption)
JIS A 1304 Method of Fire Resistance Test for Structural Parts of Buildings
BS 5486:Part 2
NEMA BU1
IEC60331 (Adoption)

System Voltage & Rated Current

The maximum operating voltage of Furutec busduct is 660V. The rated current of
HP-Busduct is from 600A to 6000A and L-Duct from 200A to 400A for both
copper and aluminium busduct system.

02 | SPECIFICATION & STANDARDS

 System Configuration and Phase Sequence

The compact sandwich design of HP-busduct can be configured to 3-phase 3-wire (3P3W), 3-phase 4-wire (3P4W) or 3-phase
5-wire (3P5W with integral earth bar).

Due to the existence of non-linear loads in todays modern buildings, harmonic current is an unavoidable effect that
overheats the neutral conductor and deteriorate the performance of equipment. Furutec HP-Busduct offers an additional neutral
conductor as an option to minimize the harmonic effects.

50%E
L1
L1 L1
L2
L2 L2
L3
L3 L3
N
N

3P3W 3P4W 3P5W

50%E
L1
L1
L2
L2
L3
L3
200%N
200%N

3P4W 200% N 3P5W 200% N

Conductor and Insulation Material

Copper and aluminium conductors are of the conductivity 99.98% and 61%, respectively. Both conductors meet all
electrical, thermal and mechanical properties and comply to the relevant international standards, such as JIS H3140, ASTM
B187M, BS EN 13601, etc.
Each aluminium or copper conductor (except at joint parts) is wholly insulated with multi-layer polyester films. The polyester film
meets the requirement of Class B(130oC). Class F and Class H are optional. The rated insulation voltage is up to 1000V at 50Hz
or 60Hz of frequency. Each conductor is tin-plated (silver-plated as an option) to provide protection from corrosion and high
conductivity at the contact surface.

Busduct Housing

Furutec busduct system is of the low impedance type and totally enclosed for protection against mechanical damage and dust
accumulation. The busduct housing is made of Electro-Galvanized sheet steel with epoxy powder coating.
Conductors are fully enclosed with the busduct housing, which provides an excellent heat dissipation, thus improving the power
transmission efficiency and reducing voltage drop. The construction of busduct housing is compact and robust in design to meet
the rated short-circuit ratings.

SPECIFICATIONS & STANDARDS | 03

 Joint System

Furutec busduct joint features a maintenance-freedouble-bolt joint design. This double-bolt joint system ensures a sufficient
electrical contact area and good mechanical strength. Its high tensile clamping bolts in duct-to-duct jointing do not penetrate
through the conductors. A spring steel material named as leaf spring that is wider than the conductors, is used to ensure a
constant pressure on conductor contact area. It is believed that this clamped joints generate less heat at busduct joint as compared
to bolted joint system, which necessitate the drilling or punching of holes through the conductors with the bolt holes causing
distortion to the lines of current flow. This clamped joint with leaf springs also has a more even contact pressure than the one using
bolt-through joint.
HP-Busduct Joint Installation ( Indoor Type )
M8 BOLT
JOINT COVER

M12 NUT

LEAF SPRING

ELECTRO-GALVANISED HIGH TENSILE

STEEL SHEET HOUSING M12 BOLT

LEAF SPRING

JOINT COVER

HP-Busduct Joint Installation ( Outdoor Type )

M6 NUTS
OUTDOOR COVER

M8 BOLT

JOINT COVER

M12 NUT

LEAF SPRING

ELECTRO-GALVANISED
STEEL SHEET HOUSING
HIGH TENSILE
M12 BOLT
OUTDOOR COVER

LEAF SPRING

JOINT COVER

M6 SCREWS

04 | SPECIFICATION & STANDARDS

 Method of Mounting

For horizontal busduct installation, the edgewise/flatwise hanger or flat hanging clamp shall be installed in every 1500mm
interval.
Vertical busduct system shall be supported adequately with vertical spring hanger / vertical hanger at each floor. Intermediate
supports shall be provided if floor height exceeds 5000mm.

Degree of Protection

Furutec busduct housing is designed and constructed to meet the requirement of indoor and outdoor installation. The degree
of protection of Furutec busduct housing is verified and tested in accordance to IEC 60529 by ASTA, TV SD PSB and SIRIM

Indoor Installation Outdoor Installation Long Period of Immersion

IP42, IP54 IP55, IP65, IP66 IP68

Refer to page 9 for the definition of IP classification

Temperature Rise Limit

The temperature rise at any points of the external metal surface of busduct housing will not exceed 55oC above ambient
temperature.
The temperature rise at any points of external insulated conductors will not exceed 70oC above ambient temperature when
operating at rated load current.
Both parameters are in line with IEC60439-1 and IEC60439-2.
Furutec busduct system is able to operate at full rated current at a maximum ambient air temperature of 40oC without any
derating effects.

SPECIFICATIONS & STANDARDS | 05

 TESTING & CERTIFICATION

Furutec Busduct system has been tested and certified to IEC 60439-1
and IEC 60439-2 certified by ASTA and TV SD PSB.

PSB Singapore

Verification of Temperature Rise Limit

The following pictures illustrate some temperature rise tests successfully carried out on Furutec busduct system.

Furutec Busduct System is capable of carrying full rated current continuously in ambient condition of 95% relative humidity and
maximum ambient temperature of 40oC. When busduct is installed in a higher ambient temperature, the busduct current ratings
shall be derated according to the factors as illustrated in the table below.

Ambient Temperature oC Derating Factor

40 1.00
45 0.95
50 0.90
55 0.85
60 0.80
65 0.74
70 0.67

Verification of Dielectric Properties

It comprises two tests, namely dielectric test voltage and impulse voltage withstand test. They are applied to all live parts and
interconnected exposed conductive parts of the busduct system.

For the impulse voltage withstand test, the busduct is tested with a test voltage of 7.4kVpk. The 1.2/50s impulse voltage applied
3 times at the interval of 1s minimum.

For the dielectric test voltage, it is carried out after the type tests, such as temperature rise test, short circuit strength test, degree
of protection test, structural strength test, crushing resistance test, etc in order to ensure that no electricity current leaking occurs.

06 | TESTING & CERTIFICATION

 Verification of Short-Circuit Strength

Short-circuit tests have been conducted on Furutec HP-Busduct system. The above left picture illustrates an example of a
4000A HP-Busduct tested with 180kA/sec short-circuit condition.

500 HP
kA
660V
250-
4000A
Ia
250 k/div U=310V

-250-

-500 Ia=185.2kA
500
Ib=190.0kA
kA
250- Ic=180.0kA
I2t=37.49 GA2s
Ib Make break time: 1.05s
250 k/div

-250-

-500
500
kA
250-

Ic
250 k/div

-250-

-500
0 0.131 0.262 0.393 0.524 0.655 0.786 0.917 1.048 1.179 1.31
131 ms/div s

Busduct Ratings Short-time Withstand Current Short-time Withstand Current

(Ampere) (kA/1 Sec) (kA/3 Sec)

600A 40 24
800A 50 30
1000A 50 30
1200A 50 30
1350A 50 30
1500A 50 30
1600A 50 30
2000A 60 36
2500A 100 60
3200A 100 60
3500A 100 60
4000A 150 90
4500A 150 90
5000A 150 90
6000A 150 90

TESTING & CERTIFICATION | 07

 Verification of the Effectiveness of the Protective Circuit

This test is conducted in 2 sessions. The first test is to verify effective connection between the exposed conductive parts of busduct
and the protective circuit, where the resistance between the incoming protective conductor and the relevant exposed conductive
part must not exceed 0.1 . The second test is to verify the short-circuit strength of the protective circuit, where the single phase
test between protective conductor and the nearest phase conductor. The value of the prospective short circuit current used is 60%
of the value of the prospective short circuit current of the 3 phases short circuit withstand test of the busduct system.

Verification of Clearance and Creepage Distances

Creepage is the shortest path between two conductive parts (or between a conductive part and the bounding surface of the
equipment) measured along the surface of the insulation. A proper and adequate creepage distance protects against tracking, a
process that produces a partially conducting path of localized deterioration on the surface of an insulating material as a result of
the electric discharges on or close to an insulation surface. Clearance is the shortest distance between two conductive parts (or
between a conductive part and the bounding surface of the equipment) measured through air. Clearance distance helps prevent
dielectric breakdown between electrodes caused by the ionization of air. The dielectric breakdown level is further influenced by
relative humidity, temperature, and degree of pollution in the environment. For this verification test, the minimum distance for the
creepage and clearance involves phase to phase & phase to earth of the busduct system.

Verification of Structural Strength

The verification of structural strength has been conducted on a horizontal installation of HP-Busduct. Mechanical loads are
applied to both HP-Busduct feeder and joint section for the duration of five minutes.

Verification of Crushing Resistance

A HP-busduct straight feeder, which is supported horizontally on a flat surface, is tested and verified to withstand a crushing force
of at least four times its linear mass (kg/m) for the duration of five minutes on minimum four different locations of the busduct.

08 | TESTING & CERTIFICATION

 Verification of Degree of Protection

The enclosure of Furutec Busduct System is tested in accordance to IEC60529:2001 Classification of Degree of Protection. Furutec
Busduct System is verified to comply with IP6X and IPX6 requirement.

The IP classification is categorized into 2 parts; The first digit denotes protection against ingress of solid objects and the second
digit denotes protection against water.

Protection against ingress of solid objects Protection against water

1mm

Protected against foreign

4 objects greater than 1mm 0 No protection

15
O

1mm

Protected against foreign Drops of water falling at

4 objects greater than 1mm 2 o
up to 15 from the vertical

Projected water from all

5 Dust protected 4 directions (limited ingress
permitted)

Jets of water
5 Dust protected 5 (limited ingress permitted)

Jets of water
6 Dust tight 5 (limited ingress permitted)

Heavy jets of water

6 Dust tight 6 (limited ingress permitted)

Effects of immersion
6 Dust tight 7 between 15cm and 1m 1m

Long period of immersion

6 Dust tight 8 under pressure

Verification of the Resistance of Insulating Materials to Abnormal Heat and Fire

The glow wire test is used to simulate the effect of heat as it may arise in malfunctioning electrical equipment, such as with
overloaded or glowing components. The glow wire test is conducted according to IEC 60695-2-10 and IEC 60695-2-11 on the
insulating material taken from the Busduct. A test specimen is held for 30 seconds against the tip of the glow wire. The glow wire
heated through electricity resistance with the temperature heated up to 960oC.

TESTING & CERTIFICATION | 09

 Verification of the Electrical Characteristics of the Busbar Trunking System

Due to low impedance, the voltage drop of busduct system is low compared to conventional cable system. Therefore, busduct
system is a more efficient power transmission media as compared to conventional cable system. The value of resistance, reactance
and impedance of HP-Busduct at both 50Hz and 60Hz 3-Phase AC are illustrated in the tables below:

Aluminium Conductor

Frequency 50 Hz Frequency 60 Hz
Busduct
Ratings Resistance Reactance Impedance Resistance Reactance Impedance
R X Z R X Z

600A 1.257 0.323 1.297 1.385 0.387 1.438

800A 0.848 0.235 0.879 0.851 0.282 0.896
1000A 0.641 0.185 0.667 0.645 0.222 0.682
1200A 0.518 0.152 0.540 0.523 0.183 0.554
1350A 0.436 0.129 0.454 0.443 0.155 0.469
1500A 0.378 0.113 0.394 0.386 0.135 0.409
1600A 0.360 0.107 0.375 0.367 0.128 0.389
2000A 0.286 0.084 0.298 0.293 0.101 0.310
2500A 0.218 0.065 0.228 0.221 0.078 0.235
3000A 0.180 0.054 0.188 0.184 0.064 0.195
3500A 0.143 0.042 0.149 0.146 0.051 0.155
4000A 0.126 0.038 0.131 0.129 0.045 0.136
4500A 0.120 0.036 0.125 0.122 0.043 0.130
5000A 0.095 0.028 0.099 0.098 0.034 0.103

(Unit = 10 -4 /m)

Copper Conductor

Frequency 50 Hz Frequency 60 Hz
Busduct
Ratings Resistance Reactance Impedance Resistance Reactance Impedance
R X Z R X Z

600A 0.974 0.380 1.045 0.977 0.456 1.078

800A 0.784 0.323 0.848 0.789 0.387 0.879
1000A 0.530 0.235 0.580 0.536 0.282 0.606
1200A 0.405 0.185 0.445 0.412 0.222 0.468
1350A 0.331 0.152 0.364 0.338 0.183 0.384
1500A 0.331 0.152 0.364 0.338 0.183 0.384
1600A 0.282 0.129 0.311 0.289 0.155 0.328
2000A 0.235 0.107 0.259 0.241 0.128 0.273
2500A 0.166 0.076 0.182 0.169 0.091 0.192
3200A 0.141 0.065 0.155 0.144 0.078 0.164
3500A 0.123 0.056 0.135 0.127 0.068 0.143
4000A 0.110 0.051 0.121 0.113 0.061 0.126
4500A 0.094 0.043 0.104 0.096 0.052 0.109
5000A 0.082 0.038 0.091 0.084 0.045 0.096
6000A 0.078 0.036 0.086 0.080 0.043 0.091

(Unit = 10 -4 /m)

10 | TESTING & CERTIFICATION

 Voltage Drop

Voltage Drop Calculation :

V = 3 . I (Rcos + Xsin) Where V = Line-to-Line Voltage Drop (V/m)

I = Load Current (A)
I
I0 = Rated Current (A)
1 + ( 55 x ( I 0 )2 + 20 )
R = R95 x cos = Load Power Factor
1 + 75
sin = 1 - cos2

R = AC resistance at load current (/m)

R95 = AC resistance at rated current (Io) (/m)
= Temperature coefficient of conductor at 20 oC
= 3.85 x 10 3(Copper)/4.00 x 10 3 (Aluminium)
X = Reactance (/m)

Line-to-Line Voltage Drop for 3-phase Aluminium Busduct

Power Factor cos at 50Hz Power Factor cos at 60Hz
Busduct
Ratings 1.00 0.95 0.90 0.85 0.80 0.75 1.00 0.95 0.90 0.85 0.80 0.75

600A 0.131 0.135 0.132 0.129 0.125 0.120 0.144 0.149 0.147 0.144 0.139 0.135
800A 0.118 0.122 0.120 0.117 0.114 0.110 0.118 0.124 0.123 0.121 0.118 0.114
1000A 0.111 0.115 0.114 0.111 0.108 0.104 0.112 0.118 0.117 0.115 0.112 0.109
1200A 0.108 0.112 0.111 0.108 0.105 0.102 0.109 0.115 0.114 0.112 0.110 0.107
1350A 0.102 0.106 0.105 0.103 0.100 0.096 0.104 0.110 0.109 0.107 0.105 0.102
1500A 0.098 0.102 0.101 0.099 0.096 0.093 0.100 0.106 0.106 0.104 0.101 0.098
1600A 0.100 0.104 0.103 0.100 0.098 0.094 0.102 0.103 0.107 0.105 0.103 0.100
2000A 0.099 0.103 0.102 0.100 0.097 0.094 0.101 0.107 0.107 0.105 0.102 0.099
2500A 0.094 0.098 0.097 0.095 0.092 0.089 0.096 0.101 0.101 0.099 0.097 0.094
3000A 0.094 0.098 0.096 0.094 0.092 0.089 0.096 0.101 0.101 0.099 0.096 0.094
3500A 0.087 0.090 0.089 0.087 0.085 0.082 0.089 0.094 0.093 0.092 0.089 0.087
4000A 0.087 0.091 0.090 0.088 0.086 0.083 0.089 0.095 0.094 0.092 0.090 0.088
4500A 0.094 0.098 0.096 0.094 0.092 0.089 0.095 0.101 0.100 0.098 0.096 0.093
5000A 0.082 0.086 0.085 0.083 0.080 0.078 0.085 0.090 0.089 0.088 0.086 0.083

( Unit = Volt/m )

Line-to-Line Voltage Drop for 3-phase Copper Busduct

Power Factor cos at 50Hz Power Factor cos at 60Hz
Busduct
Ratings 1.00 0.95 0.90 0.85 0.80 0.75 1.00 0.95 0.90 0.85 0.80 0.75

600A 0.101 0.109 0.108 0.107 0.105 0.102 0.102 0.111 0.112 0.111 0.110 0.107
800A 0.109 0.117 0.117 0.116 0.114 0.111 0.109 0.121 0.122 0.121 0.120 0.117
1000A 0.092 0.100 0.100 0.099 0.098 0.096 0.093 0.103 0.105 0.105 0.104 0.102
1200A 0.084 0.092 0.093 0.092 0.090 0.089 0.086 0.096 0.097 0.097 0.096 0.095
1350A 0.077 0.085 0.085 0.085 0.083 0.082 0.079 0.088 0.090 0.090 0.089 0.088
1500A 0.086 0.094 0.095 0.094 0.093 0.091 0.088 0.098 0.100 0.100 0.099 0.097
1600A 0.078 0.085 0.086 0.085 0.084 0.082 0.080 0.090 0.091 0.091 0.090 0.088
2000A 0.081 0.089 0.089 0.089 0.087 0.086 0.083 0.093 0.094 0.094 0.093 0.092
2500A 0.072 0.079 0.079 0.078 0.077 0.076 0.073 0.082 0.083 0.083 0.082 0.081
3200A 0.073 0.080 0.081 0.080 0.079 0.077 0.075 0.084 0.085 0.085 0.084 0.083
3500A 0.075 0.081 0.082 0.081 0.080 0.078 0.077 0.086 0.087 0.087 0.086 0.085
4000A 0.076 0.083 0.084 0.083 0.082 0.081 0.078 0.088 0.089 0.089 0.088 0.087
4500A 0.073 0.080 0.081 0.080 0.079 0.077 0.075 0.084 0.085 0.085 0.084 0.083
5000A 0.071 0.078 0.078 0.078 0.077 0.075 0.073 0.081 0.082 0.082 0.052 0.080
6000A 0.081 0.089 0.089 0.089 0.087 0.086 0.083 0.093 0.094 0.094 0.093 0.092

( Unit = Volt/m )

TESTING & CERTIFICATION | 11

 Fire Resistance Test

Furutec Fire Rated Busduct is designed for essential electrical services. It is tested to JIS A 1304, BS 6387 (Adoption)
and IEC 60331 (Adoption)

Polyester Film

Mica Tape

Conductor
Mylar Polyester Film

Fire-Rated Mica Tape

Conductor

Resistance to Fire Alone

IEC 60331 : 3 hours at 750C
BS 6387 Category C : 3 hours at 950C
JIS A 1304 : 30 mins at 840C

Resistance to Fire with Water

BS 6387 Category W : 15 mins at 650C (with water spray 15 mins)

JIS A1304
Fire resistance test has been conducted on Furutec busduct system with joint
section in an independant testing authority.
Flame Temperature : 840C
Test Voltage : 660 V
Test Duration : 30 mins
Test Furnace : Large scale fire resistant furnace, where the busduct
is heated up to 840C from all directions.

BS 6387:1994 Category C
Resistance to fire alone test has been conducted on Furutec busduct feeder
and joint section in an independant testing authority.
Flame Temperature : 950 C
Test Voltage : 660V
Test Duration : 3 hours

12 | TESTING & CERTIFICATION

 PHYSICAL DATA

HP-BUSDUCT
Copper & Aluminium Conductor Size

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MALE FEMALE

3000mm
( Standard Straight Length )

Copper Conductor :
Busduct Model No. A (mm) B (mm) Figure Conductor Total Weight (kg/m)
A Ratings Per Phase (mm)
(Ampere) 3P3W 3P3W 3P4W 3P3W 3P4W 3P5W
3P4W 3P4W+E 3P4W+E
3P4W+E 3P5W
3P5W

600A HP600C 115 One - 6 x 40 14.0 16.2 17.3

800A HP800C 125 One - 6 x 50 16.0 18.7 20.1
B

1000A HP1000C 150 One - 6 x 75 20.9 25.0 27.1

1
1200A HP1200C 175 One - 6 x 100 25.8 31.3 34.1
1350A HP1350C 200 One - 6 x 125 30.8 37.6 41.1
1500A HP1500C 200 One - 6 x 125 30.8 37.6 41.1
600A - 2000A 1600A HP1600C 225 One - 6 x 150 35.7 43.9 48.1
100 120
2000A HP2000C 260 One - 6 x 185 42.6 52.7 57.8
Figure 1
2500A HP2500C 400 Two - 6 x 125 61.5 75.3 82.1
3200A HP3200C 450 2 Two - 6 x 150 71.4 87.9 96.1
3500A HP3500C 500 Two - 6 x 175 81.2 100.4 110.1
A 4000A HP4000C 600 Three - 6 x 125 92.3 112.9 123.2
4500A HP4500C 675 Three - 6 x 150 107.0 131.8 144.2
3
5000A HP5000C 750 Three - 6 x 175 121.8 150.7 165.1
6000A HP6000C 780 Three - 6 x 185 127.7 158.2 173.5
B

Aluminium Conductor :
Busduct Model No. A (mm) B (mm) Figure Conductor Total Weight (kg/m)
Ratings Per Phase (mm)
2500A - 3500A (Ampere)
3P3W 3P3W 3P4W 3P3W 3P4W 3P5W
3P4W 3P4W+E 3P4W+E
Figure 2 3P4W+E 3P5W
3P5W

600A HP600A 125 One - 6 x 50 10.2 11.1 11.5

A
800A HP800A 150 One - 6 x 75 12.3 13.5 14.1
1000A HP1000A 175 One - 6 x 100 14.3 16.0 16.8
1200A HP1200A 200 1 One - 6 x 125 16.4 18.4 19.5
1350A HP1350A 225 One - 6 x 150 18.4 20.9 22.1
1500A HP1500A 250 One - 6 x 175 20.4 23.3 24.8
1600A HP1600A 260 100 120 One - 6 x 185 21.3 24.3 25.9
B

2000A HP2000A 315 One - 6 x 240 25.8 29.7 31.7

2500A HP2500A 450 Two - 6 x 150 36.8 41.8 44.3
3000A HP3000A 520 2 Two - 6 x 185 42.5 48.7 51.7
3500A HP3500A 630 Two - 6 x 240 51.5 59.5 63.5
4000A - 6000A
4000A HP4000A 750 Three - 6 x 175 61.3 70.0 74.4
Figure 3 4500A HP4500A 780 3 Three - 6 x 185 63.8 73.0 77.6
5000A HP5000A 945 Three - 6 x 240 77.3 89.2 95.2

PHYSICAL DATA | 13
 Flange End / Flange End Box

600A~2000A Flange End 600A~2000A Flange End Box

4-10 HOLES 4-M8 BOLTS
A-60
TOP VIEW

TOP VIEW
A-30
A

A
OPENING

OPENING
B-60 B
E
B

REMOVABLE FRONT
METAL COVER
FRONT VIEW

FRONT VIEW
SIDE VIEW

SIDE VIEW
150

150
6

C 100 100 100 C 100 100 100

450

450
B
A

NON-FERROUS MATERIAL BOTTOM

COVER FOR CABLE TERMINATION

2500A~3500A Flange End 2500A~3500A Flange End Box

8-10 HOLES 4-M8 BOLTS
(A-30)/2
A-60
TOP VIEW

TOP VIEW
A
OPENING

A
(A-30)/2

OPENING B-60
B
E E

B
REMOVABLE FRONT
F METAL COVER
F
FRONT VIEW

FRONT VIEW
SIDE VIEW

SIDE VIEW

6
150

150

C C 130 130 130 C C 130 130 130

450

450

B
A

NON-FERROUS MATERIAL BOTTOM COVER FOR CABLE TERMINATION

14 | PHYSICAL DATA
 4000A~5000A Flange End 4000A~5000A Flange End Box
10-10 HOLES
4-M8 BOLTS

(A-30)/2
OPENING A-60
TOP VIEW

TOP VIEW
A

A
(A-30)/2

OPENING B-60
E E E B

B
REMOVABLE FRONT
METAL COVER
F F F F
FRONT VIEW

FRONT VIEW
SIDE VIEW

SIDE VIEW
150

150
6
6

C C C 130 130 130 C C C 130 130 130

450

450
B
A

NON-FERROUS MATERIAL BOTTOM COVER FOR CABLE TERMINATION

22 22 22 22 22
40

40
40

40
40
20

20

20

20
20

12 D D D D D D D D D D

Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5

Busduct Ratings (Ampere) Dimensions (mm)

Figure A
Aluminium Copper 3P4W B C D E F
3P3W 3P4W+E
3P5W

- 600 1 175 40 - 145

600 800 1 185 50 - 155
800 1000 2 210 75 40 180
1000 1200 2 235 100 50 205
1200 1350,1500 3 350 450 260 125 40 230 -
1350 1600 3 285 150 50 255
1500 - 4 310 175 40 280
1600 2000 4 320 185 45 290
2000 - 5 375 240 45 345
- 2500 3 460 125 40 215 200
2500 3200 3 510 150 50 240 225
- 3500 4 560 175 40 265 250
3000 - 4 580 185 45 275 260
3500 - 5 690 240 45 330 315
410 540
- 4000 3 660 125 40 210 200
- 4500 3 735 150 50 235 225
4000 5000 4 810 175 40 260 250
4500 6000 4 840 185 45 270 260
5000 - 5 1005 240 45 325 315

PHYSICAL DATA | 15
 Flatwise Elbow / Edgewise Elbow

Edgewise Elbow

L1

L2

Busduct Ratings (Ampere)

Standard Lengths Minimum Lengths
L1 x L2 (mm) L1 x L2 (mm)
Aluminium Copper

600 to 6000 400 x 400 270 x 270

Note : Maximum length of edgewise elbow (L1 + L2) is 2500mm

Flatwise Elbow
Busduct Ratings (Ampere)
Standard Lengths Minimum Lengths
L1 x L2 (mm) L1 x L2 (mm)
Aluminium Copper

- 600 300 x 300

L2 600 800 305 x 305
800 1000 315 x 315
1000 1200 330 x 330
1200 1350,1500 400 x 400 340 x 340
1350 1600 355 x 355
1500 - 365 x 365
1600 2000 370 x 370
2000 - 400 x 400
- 2500 440 x 440
2500 3200 465 x 465
- 3500 490 x 490
600 x 600
3000 - 500 x 500
- 4000 540 x 540
3500 - 555 x 555
- 4500 580 x 580
4000 5000 615 x 615
750 x 750
4500 6000 630 x 630
5000 - 715 x 715

L1 Note : Maximum length of flatwise elbow (L1 + L2) is 2500mm

16 | PHYSICAL DATA
TEE Elbow

L1

L2

L3

Busduct Ratings (Ampere)

Standard Lengths Minimum Lengths
L1 x L2 x L3 (mm) L1 x L2 x L3(mm)
Aluminium Copper

- 600 235 x 235 x 235

600 800 240 x 240 x 240
800 1000 250 x 250 x 250
1000 1200 265 x 265 x 265
1200 1350,1500 400 x 400 x 400 275 x 275 x 275
1350 1600 290 x 290 x 290
1500 - 300 x 300 x 300
1600 2000 305 x 305 x 305
2000 - 335 x 335 x 335
- 2500 375 x 375 x 375
2500 3200 400 x 400 x 400
- 3500 425 x 425 x 425
600 x 600 x 600
3000 - 435 x 435 x 435
- 4000 475 x 475 x 475
3500 - 490 x 490 x 490
- 4500 515 x 515 x 515
4000 5000 550 x 550 x 550
4500 6000 750 x 750 x 750 565 x 565 x 565
5000 - 650 x 650 x 650

Note : Maximum length of TEE elbow ( L1 + L2 + L3 ) is 2500mm

PHYSICAL DATA | 17
 Flatwise Offset / Edgewise Offset

L1
L1

L2 L2

L3
L3

Flatwise Offset Edgewise Offset

Busduct Ratings (Ampere) Flatwise Offset Edgewise Offset

Standard Lengths Minimum Lengths Standard Lengths Minimum Lengths

Aluminium Copper
L1 x L2 x L3 (mm) L1 x L2 x L3 (mm) L1 x L2 x L3 (mm) L1 x L2 x L3(mm)

- 600 300 x 260 x 300

600 800 305 x 270 x 305
800 1000 315 x 295 x 315
1000 1200 330 x 320 x 330
1200 1350,1500 400 x 500 x 400 340 x 345 x 340
1350 1600 355 x 370 x 355
1500 - 365 x 395 x 365
1600 2000 370 x 405 x 370
2000 - 400 x 460 x 400
400 x 400 x 400 270 x 200 x 270
- 2500 440 x 345 x 440
2500 3200 465 x 370 x 465
- 3500 490 x 395 x 490
600 x 600 x 600
3000 - 500 x 405 x 500
- 4000 540 x 345 x 540
3500 - 555 x 460 x 555
- 4500 580 x 370 x 580
4000 5000 615 x 395 x 615
4500 6000 750 x 750 x 750 630 x 405 x 630
5000 - 715 x 460 x 715

Note : Maximum length of offset elbow ( L1 + L2 + L3 ) is 2500mm

18 | PHYSICAL DATA
 Combination Elbow

L1

L1

L2

L2

L3

L3

Busduct Ratings (Ampere)

Standard Lengths Minimum Lengths
L1 x L2 x L3 (mm) L1 x L2 x L3(mm)
Aluminium Copper

- 600 300 x 235 x 270

600 800 305 x 240 x 270
800 1000 315 x 250 x 270
1000 1200 330 x 265 x 270
1200 1350,1500 400 x 400 x 400 340 x 275 x 270
1350 1600 355 x 290 x 270
1500 - 365 x 300 x 270
1600 2000 370 x 305 x 270
2000 - 400 x 335 x 270
- 2500 440 x 375 x 270
2500 3200 465 x 400 x 270
- 3500 490 x 425 x 270
600 x 600 x 600
3000 - 500 x 435 x 270
- 4000 540 x 475 x 270
3500 - 555 x 490 x 270
- 4500 580 x 515 x 270
4000 5000 615 x 550 x 270
4500 6000 750 x 750 x 750 630 x 565 x 270
5000 - 715 x 650 x 270

Note : Maximum length of combination elbow ( L1 + L2 + L3 ) is 2500mm

PHYSICAL DATA | 19
 Elbow with Flange End / Flange End Box

L1

L3

L2

L4

450
450

A A
B B

Edgewise Elbow with Flange End box Flatwise Elbow with Flange End box

Busduct Ratings (Ampere) Standard Lengths (mm) Minimum Lengths (mm)

Aluminium Copper L1 L2 L3 L4 L1 L2 L3 L4

- 600 300 185

600 800 305 190
800 1000 315 200
1000 1200 400 400 330 215
1200 1350, 1500 340 225
1350 1600 355 240
1500 - 365 250
1600 2000 370 255
2000 - 400 285
400 400 275 275
- 2500 440 325
2500 3200 465 350
- 3500 600 490 375
3000 - 500 385
- 4000 540 425
3500 - 555 440
- 4500 580 465
600
4000 5000 615 500
750
4500 6000 630 515
5000 - 715 600

Refer to page 14 and 15 for dimensions of A and B

20 | PHYSICAL DATA
End Cap / End Closure

m B
5m
16

B A
A
35

End Closure End Cap

Copper Busduct Aluminium Busduct

Busduct Ratings A (mm) B (mm) Busduct Ratings A (mm) B (mm)

(Ampere) (Ampere)
3P3W 3P3W
3P4W 3P4W
3P4W 3P4W
3P3W 3P4W+E 3P3W 3P4W+E
3P4W+E 3P4W+E
3P5W 3P5W
3P5W 3P5W

600 115 600 125

800 125 800 150
1000 150 1000 175
1200 175 1200 200
1350 200 1350 225
1500 200 1500 250
1600 225 1600 260 100 120
2000 260 100 120 2000 315
2500 400 2500 450
3200 450 3000 520
3500 500 3500 630
4000 600 4000 750
4500 675 4500 780
5000 750 5000 945
6000 780

PHYSICAL DATA | 21
 Vertical Spring Hanger / Vertical Hanger

50

50
60 60
M10x30 BOLT M10x30 BOLT
275

275
170

170
50
60 60

155
50
155

M10x30 BOLT M10x30 BOLT

50
50

75
75

75

75
SPRING
M12 STUD SPRING M12 STUD M12 STUD
BOLT M12 STUD BOLT BOLT
BOLT

Vertical Hanger Vertical Spring Hanger Vertical Hanger Vertical Spring Hanger

For 600A to 1000A HP-Busduct For 1200A to 2000A HP-Busduct

M10x30 BOLT
50

M10x30 BOLT
60
275
170
50
155

60
50
75

75

For 2500A HP-Busduct

SPRING
M12 STUD M12 STUD
BOLT BOLT

Vertical hanger Vertical Spring Hanger

M10x30 BOLT
50

M10x30 BOLT
60
275
75 170
50

60
155

50
75

SPRING
M12 STUD
BOLT M12 STUD
BOLT

For 3000A to 3500A HP-Busduct

Vertical hanger Vertical Spring Hanger

M10x30 BOLT
50

M10x30 BOLT
60
275
170
50
155

60
50
75

75

SPRING For 4000A to 6000A HP-Busduct

M12 STUD M12 STUD
BOLT BOLT

Vertical Hanger Vertical Spring Hanger

22 | PHYSICAL DATA
 246
180

246 246
180 180

246

A + 60
180

A
A + 60

A + 60
120

A
A + 60
A
A + 60
A

600A - 1000A 1200A - 2000A 2500A 3000A - 3500A 4000A - 6000A

246 246

120 180 A + 60
180

60 60 A
60

BOLT HOLES BOLT HOLES

BOLT M10x30
50

50

50
STUD BOLT M12
140
140

140
50

50

50
155

155

155

BASE CHANNEL
75

75

75 (BY CONTRACTORS)

FIRE BARRIER FIRE BARRIER

( BY CONTRACTORS ) ( BY CONTRACTORS )
Vertical Hanger

246 246

120 180 180 A + 60

60 60 60 A

BOLT HOLES BOLT HOLES

BOLT M10x30
50

50
50
170

170
260

260

170
260
275
275

275

STUD BOLT M12

BASE CHANNEL
75

75

75

(BY CONTRACTORS)

FIRE BARRIER FIRE BARRIER

( BY CONTRACTORS ) ( BY CONTRACTORS )
Vertical Spring Hanger

Refer to page 13 for the dimensions of A

PHYSICAL DATA | 23
 Edgewise / Flatwise Hanger

Edgewise Hanger

ANGLE METAL BAR

& HANGER ROD
(BY CONTRACTORS)
ANGLE METAL BAR
& HANGER ROD
(BY CONTRACTORS)

EDGEWISE HANGER B
C
2-M10 x 30 BOLT 14 HOLES EDGEWISE HANGER

Fig 1

A
B
C
2-M10 BOLT 14 HOLES
Fig 3
ANGLE METAL BAR
& HANGER ROD
(BY CONTRACTORS)
Flatwise Hanger

ANGLE METAL BAR

& HANGER ROD
2-M10x30 BOLT (BY CONTRACTORS)
EDGEWISE HANGER

B
A
C
14 HOLES
B
C
2-M10 BOLT 14 HOLES
Busduct Rating (Ampere) Dimensions (mm)
Fig 2
Aluminium Copper A B C

Dimensions (mm) - 600 38 165 225

Busduct 600 800 48 175 235
A B C
Ratings 800 1000 73 200 260
Fig 3P4W 3P4W 3P4W
(Ampere)
3P3W 3P4W+E 3P3W 3P4W+E 3P3W 3P4W+E 1000 1200 98 225 285
3P5W 3P5W 3P5W
1200 1350, 1500 123 250 310
600
1350 1600 148 275 335
800
1500 - 173 300 360
1000
1600 2000 183 310 370
1200
1 140 160 240 300 2000 - 238 365 425
1350
- 2500 323 450 510
1500
1600 2500 3200 373 500 560
2000 - 3500 423 550 610
220 280 3000 - 443 570 630
2500
3000 - 4000 523 650 710
2
3200 3500 - 553 680 740
3500 - 4500 598 725 785
112 132 220 280
4000 4000 5000 673 800 860
4500 4500 6000 703 830 890
3
5000 5000 - 868 995 1055
6000

24 | PHYSICAL DATA
 Expansion Unit

The busduct system expands and contracts when the current loading varies and the ambient temperature changes.
The expansion unit is the transition section compensating the thermal expansion and contraction.

45
0

0
50

Busduct Ratings (Ampere)

A
(mm)
Aluminium Copper

- 600 115
600 800 125
800 1000 150
1000 1200 175
1200 1350,1500 200
1350 1600 225
1500 - 250
1600 2000 260
2000 - 315
- 2500 400
2500 3200 450
- 3500 500
3000 - 520
3500 - 630
- 4000 600
- 4500 675
4000 5000 750
4500 6000 780
5000 - 945

PHYSICAL DATA | 25
 Reducer

Reducer is used to reduce busbar sizes to the final load. It provides users with more economic power transmission and
distribution method. The minimum length (L) is 600mm and the reduction from one busbar size to another does not exceed 50%

L
L

26 | PHYSICAL DATA
 Flexible Link

BUSDUCT SYSTEM

FLANGE END

TRANSFORMER LV BOX
(NOT THE SCOPE OF BUSDUCT MANUFACTURERS)

FLEXIBLE LINK

Dimension of Flexible Link according to busduct ratings

50 100 120 150
25 25 30 40 30 40 40 40 35 40 40 35 "T"
25

25

25

25
40

40

40

40
20

20

20

20
150

150

150

150

320
20

20

20

20
40

40

40

40
25

25

25

25

25 25 30 40 30 40 40 40 35 40 40 35

FIG. 1 4-12 HOLES FIG. 2 8-12 HOLES FIG. 3 8-12 H OLES FIG. 4 12-12 HOLES

Dimension Dimension
Busduct Ratings Fig Type Busduct Ratings Fig Type
T (mm) T (mm)

600A 2000A 4 F15014 x 1 14.5

1 F5013 x 1 13
800A 2500A
3 F12014 x 2 14
3000A
1000A
3200A
1200A 2 F10013 x 1 13 4 F15014 x 2 14.5
3500A
1350A
4000A 3 F12014 x 3 14
1500A 4500A
3 F12014 x 1 14 4 F15014 x 3 14.5
1600A 5000A
6000A 4 F15016 x 3 16

PHYSICAL DATA | 27
 Tap-Off Units
Plug in box is mechanically interlocked with the busduct housing to prevent installation or removal while the MCCB is in ON
position. It is equipped with an operating handle to control the switching mechanism. The plug in box makes positive ground
connection to the busduct housing before making contact to the phase conductors.

100AF, 225AF & 400AF Tap-Off Unit & Plug In Hole (Plug In Type)

PLUG IN HOLE COVER

PLUG IN HOLE

MCCB
PLUG IN BOX W

L
Phase Isolator
To segregate the tapping position of
each phase of the conductors
H

MCCB Rating L W H Fig

100AF 340 230 200 1

225AF 430 265 220 1
400AF 550 310 250 2

W H 70 W H 70

N
L3
L2
L1
E
L

L
160

Open
160

E E

REMOVABLE BOTTOM COVER E E

FOR CABLE TERMINATION REMOVABLE BOTTOM COVER
FOR CABLE TERMINATION

Open

Fig 1 Fig 2

E L1 L2 L3 N E L1 L2 L3 N

100AF & 225AF Plug In Box 400AF Plug In Box

Refer to the installation procedures of tap-off units on page 41

28 | PHYSICAL DATA
600AF, 800AF, 1000AF & 1200AF Tap Box and Tap Bar (Bolt On Type)

4-M6 Screw
W

REMOVABLE BOTTOM COVER

TAP BAR
FOR CABLE TERMINATION

TAP BOX

MCCB Rating W L H

600AF 373 908 200

800AF 373 998 200
1000AF 488 1108 290
1200AF 488 1108 290

PHYSICAL DATA | 29
L-Duct
Copper & Aluminium Conductor Sizes

The air-insulated type of L-Duct can be configured as 3-phase 3-wire (3P3W), 3-phase 4-wire (3P4W with external earth bar)
and 3-phase 5-wire (3P5W with integral earth bar).

Electro-Galvanized Sheet
Steel Housing with Epoxy
Conductors Phase Isolator Powder Coating

167
A

L1 L2 L3 N E

Copper Conductor :
Busduct Ratings Conductor per Phase
A (mm) Weight (kg/m)
(Ampere) (mm)

200A 56 3 x 20 7.5
300A 71 3 x 35 9.5
400A 96 3 x 60 12.5

30 | PHYSICAL DATA
 Flange End / Flange End Box

Flange End 4-10 HOLES

OPENING
B-60

B-30

B
OPENING
A-60

E A-30
N
L3 A
L2
L1

L1 L2 L3 N

E D D D

Flange End Box

G NON-FERROUS MATERIAL BOTTOM

F
COVER FOR CABLE TERMINATION

D
D
D
H

40
20

20

REMOVABLE METAL
E FRONT COVER
N 11 HOLE 2-11 HOLE
L3
L2
L1 Figure 1 Figure 2

Copper Busduct System :

Busduct Rating A B C D E F G H
(Ampere) Fig (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)

200A 1 360 150 120 70 20 350 350 120

300A 1 360 165 120 70 35 350 350 135
400A 2 450 190 160 100 60 400 500 160

PHYSICAL DATA | 31
 Flatwise / Edgewise Elbow

E
E
N
N L3
L3 L2
L2 L1
L1

Flatwise Elbow Edgewise Elbow

End Closure

5 17
15 0
Copper Busduct System

Busduct Ratings A
(Ampere) (mm)

200A 59
300A 74
A 400A 99

32 | PHYSICAL DATA
 Vertical Spring Hanger / Vertical Hanger

167

STUD BOLT

A
(M12x330)

50
250
FLAT HANGING CLAMP

250
BASE CHANNEL
(BY CONTRACTORS) 167 30 A

SPRING
BOLT M10x30
C/W CLAMP

20

50 40
STUD BOLT M12

140
145 BASE CHANNEL

75
(BY CONTRACTORS)

FRONT VIEW

FIRE BARRIER
(BY CONTRACTORS)

Vertical Spring Hanger

167
A
50

STUD BOLT
250
(M12x220)

250

FLAT HANGING CLAMP 167 30 A

BASE CHANNEL
(BY CONTRACTORS)

BOLT M10x30
C/W CLAMP
20

40
170
260
265

STUD BOLT M12

BASE CHANNEL
75

FRONT VIEW (BY CONTRACTORS)

FIRE BARRIER
(BY CONTRACTORS)
Vertical Hanger

Busduct Ratings A
(Ampere) (mm)

200A 56
300A 71
400A 96
Copper Busduct System

PHYSICAL DATA | 33
 Flatwise / Edgewise Hanger
HOLDER

ANGLE METAL BAR

& HANGER ROD

172
(BY CONTRACTORS)
167 ANGLE METAL BAR
FLAT & HANGER ROD
HANGING (BY CONTRACTORS)
CLAMP

B
208
C
288
Edgewise Hanger
348

Flatwise Hanger
Busduct Ratings
(Ampere) A (mm) B (mm) C (mm)

200 128 208 268

300 143 223 283
400 168 248 308

Tap-Off Units
Plug in box is mechanically interlocked with the busduct housing to prevent installation or removal while the MCCB is in ON
position. It is equipped with an operating handle to control the switching mechanism. The plug in box makes positive ground
connection to the busduct housing before making contact to the phase conductors.

W H 63

70
W

L
L

E
Open
H

REMOVABLE BOTTOM COVER

FOR CABLE TERMINATION

E
N
L3
L2 MCCB Rating W (mm) L (mm) H (mm)
L1
E 100AF 195 400 118
225AF 230 500 118

Refer to the installation procedures of tap-off units on page 41 L1 L2 L 3 N

34 | PHYSICAL DATA
 DESIGN FACTORS

1. Minimum Distance Between Parallel-Installed Busduct System.

1.1 Indoor Type (Edgewise Installation).

Busduct joints installed side by side. Busduct joints installed deviating from each
other (Dimension C is above 190mm).

JOINT POINT

190
(C)
JOINT POINT

A A B B

Busduct Ratings Dimension A (mm) Dimension B (mm)

(Ampere)
3P3W 3P4W/3P5W 3P3W 3P4W/3P5W

600 - 6000A 150 160 85 95

1.2 Outdoor Type (Edgewise Installation).

Busduct joints installed side by side. Busduct joints installed deviating from each
other (Dimension C is above 500mm).

A A B B

110
110

JOINT POINT

JOINT POINT
500
(C)

60

JOINT POINT

Busduct Ratings Dimension A (mm) Dimension B (mm)

(Ampere)
3P3W 3P4W/3P5W 3P3W 3P4W/3P5W

600-6000A 170 190 130 150

DESIGN FACTORS | 35
 1.3 Indoor / Outdoor Type (Flatwise Installation).

Minimum clearance for busduct installed flatwise in parallel.

100 100

1.4 Plug-in Type Busduct Installation.

Minimum clearance for plug-in busduct installed in parallel.

PLUG IN BUSDUCT

PLUG IN BOX

W W W
50 50

2. Minimum Clearance between busduct and wall, floor, etc.

2.1 Ceiling and Wall. 2.2 Beam.

CEILING CEILING CEILING

200 200

190
50
WALL

WALL

200
200

JOINT POINT

36 | DESIGN FACTORS
2.3 Distance between busduct joint and wall surface for through wall installation

Indoor Type Busduct. Outdoor Type Busduct.

WALL WALL

240 240 240

JOINT POINT JOINT POINT

(INDOOR TYPE) (INDOOR TYPE) JOINT POINT
(OUTDOOR TYPE)

2.3 Distance between busduct joint and floor/ceiling surface for through floor installation (A) and ceiling installation (B)

JOINT POINT

VERTICAL SPRING HANGER

450

(A)

VERTICAL HANGER
300

(A)

BASE CHANNEL
(BY CONTRACTORS)
75
75

FLOOR SLAB FLOOR SLAB

240
240

(B)
(B)

Busduct joints must not be installed in between the wall and floor. The busduct joints shall be at least 240mm from the ceiling
surface. If vertical spring hanger is installed on the floor, the distance between busduct joint and base channel shall be at least
450mm. If vertical hanger is installed on the floor, the distance between busduct joint and base channel shall be at least 300mm.
The height of base channel is recommended to be 75mm.

DESIGN FACTORS | 37
 INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE

Common Practice

Storage and Preparation Prior to Installation

1. When the busduct arrives at project site, check the type and quantity of busduct feeders and accessories from delivery orders.
Inspect for any physical damages caused during transportation and unloading.

2. Keep the busduct at dry place, away from water and moisture, preferably under the roof protected from rain. Cover the
busduct with water-proof material if necessary.

3. Do not lay the busduct directly onto the ground or in an upright position. Always place pieces of wood under the busduct and
stack up firmly.

4. For long period storage, ensure that the busduct is placed at a dry place free from condensation.

Installation Procedures

Installation Procedures

1. To prevent the joint of the busduct from being soiled, wrap both ends with water-proof material while unpacking.

2. Use sufficiently strong materials and equipment for transportation and lifting.

3. Insert thick pieces of rag or corrugated cardboard when hanging busduct with rope to prevent the busduct from being
damaged or scratched. For busduct rated 2500A and above, pieces of strong wood should be used when rope is applied,
in order to prevent the busduct housing from being deformed.

4. Before installing the busduct joint, examine the conductor contact surface or insulation materials for any damages.
Besides, ensure that the joint areas are not soiled with dust, dirt and other foreign matter.

5. During the busduct joint installation, it is recommended to perform Megger test for every busduct feeder during installation
works. In case of the megger value is found abnormal after installation of the whole busduct route, extra time will be
required to determine the faulty busduct feeders.

6. Ensure that the ends of busduct are protected against water and dust if the installation halted during construction.

38 | INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE

 Busduct Joint

HP-Busduct Joint Assembly

1. Determine the male and female sides of the busduct feeders to be connected.
2. Align the busducts feeders end to end.
3. Align the leaf springs so that the high tensile bolts can be fitted through the busduct housing.

4. Tighten the two bolts alternately to ensure even distribution of force is applied to the busduct joint. Tighten them until the leaf
springs become almost flat and until the snap-pin-hole on the high tensile bolt is visible.
5. Insert the snap pins into the pin holes.
6. Cover the busduct joint section with joint covers on both sides.
7. The installation is complete.

1 2 3

4 4 5

5 6 7

INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE | 39

L-Duct Joint Assembly M5 SCREW

1. Align two L-Duct busduct feeders by

overlapping the conductors.
JOINT COVER
2. Fix busduct housing with side covers on both
sides.

3. Connect each phase conductor with screws,

nuts, plain washes and spring washes. Make
sure that the screws are fully tightened.

4. Insert a phase isolator to the joint section.

5. Connect the external earth bars to the earth

bars at the side of busduct housing. PHASE ISOLATOR

6. Install the joint cover on both sides of busduct

housing to complete the joint assembly.

BELLEVILLE WASHER
M8 BOLT
SPRING WASHER

M8 NUT

M6 SCREW

EXTERNAL
EARTH BAR
SIDE COVER

L1
L2
L3
N
E

JOINT COVER

M5 SCREW

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 Tap Off Units (Plug In Type)

1. Check the drawings to identify the location of tap-off units to be installed.

2. Remove the cover of each plug-in hole.
3. Ensure that the MCCB handle is in OFF position.
4. By using the earth jaw of the plug in box as guidance, insert the plug in clips into the plug in hole of the busduct.
5. Open the top cover of the plug in box. Fasten the duct-fixing screws in the box to firmly attach the plug in box to the busduct.

6. Terminate cables to the outgoing terminal of MCCB and insert internal barriers (perspex) to prevent accidental contact with
the live parts at the terminals of MCCB.
7. Installation is complete.

1 2 2

Insert Earth
Jaw here

3 4 4

Plug in
Clips

5 5 5

Tap-off units shall make positive ground connection with

busduct housing or earth conductors before making contact
with the phase conductors.

Make sure that the MCCB is in OFF position before carrying

out any live installation works of tap-off unit to the plug in holes
of busduct system.

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 Tap Box (Bolt On Type)

1. Remove the tap bar cover. If the busduct is 3P5W type, extra care is required in order not to damage the earth during
removal of the cover.

2. Open the cover of the Tap Box and insert the tap bar through the opening of the tap box and fix the box to the tap bar
flange by fastening the screws.
3. Fix the box to the busduct housing using flat hanging clamps provided by Furutec
4. Fix the top cover of the box.
5. Installation is complete.

Vertical Spring Hanger / Vertical Hanger

1. Drill 4 nos bolt holes of 12mm on the housing of the busduct.

2. Install the vertical hanger and fix to the busduct tightly.
3. Connect the busduct in sequence and install the vertical spring hangers to each floor accordingly.

Refer to page 22 and 23 (HP-Busduct) and page 33 (L-Duct) for the details of dimension of vertical spring
hanger and vertical hanger

Horizontal Hanger (Edgewise/Flatwise Hangers)

1. Prepare the angle metal support for busduct prior to the horizontal hanger installation.
2. Hang the hanger rods from the ceiling and attach the angle metals at the height of the busduct to be laid.
3. The horizontal hangers should be installed in every internal of at least 1500mm (1.5m) including the busduct elbows.

Refer to the details of Edgewise / Flatwise Hanger on page 24 (HP-Busduct) and page 34 (L-Duct)

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 Inspection and Testing upon Completion of Busduct Installation

1. After the completion of busduct installation at project site, it is advisable to carry out a thorough inspection on the whole
busduct route, followed by measurement of insulation resistance / Megger.

2. Before conducting the measurement of insulation resistance, all the equipment connected to busduct system should be
disconnected and MCCB rotary handle of tap-off units should be in OFF position.

3. The insulation resistance value cannot be specified due to different length of the busduct and environmental condition. But
if it is installed in a dry atmosphere, the value of resistance should be approximately 100 M (500V Megger). In case, the
measurement is less than 10M, thorough examination is required as there might be some external factors, which decrease
the insulation strength and energizing of busduct system is not recommended.

4. The following inspection procedures should be carried out. Determine whether:-

4.1) The busduct feeders are physically damaged.
4.2) All the connecting parts are fixed precisely (e.g. flange end box, tap-off units, etc)
4.3) The bolts for connecting to the equipment are securely fastened.
4.4) The busduct joint are tightened in accordance to Furutecs requirement and recommendation.
4.5) The hangers support the busduct securely.

Maintenance

The following maintenance procedures and periodical inspection are recommended to ensure a safe operation of busduct
system for long terms.
1. Period of Inspection

1.1 An inspection on busduct once a year or once every two years is recommended. If busduct system is
installed in unfavourable conditions such as, temperature and/or humidity is high, there is a lot of dust or
in similar environment, the periodical inspection must be conducted.

1.2 In the event of the following unusual conditions, inspection must be carried out immediately in each case:
a.) After severe earthquake
b.) After being involved in a fire
c.) After being exposed to water
d.) After an electrical fault

2. Maintenance and Routine Inspection

2.1 Inspection on External Appearance

Check whether :-
There is any deformation, damage, dirt, etc throughout the whole length of busduct systems
There is any dislocation, bending and other abnormality of the connecting covers, hangers and plug-in
appliances

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2.2 Environmental Inspection
The environment, where the busducts are installed, sometimes changes after the installation works. Check whether the
environment has become hazardous due to water, moisture, high temperature, corrosive gas, immoderate vibration, dust, etc.

2.3 Inspection for Abnormal Heat

A high-tech Infra Red Thermography instrument is recommended to detect abnormal heat and measure the operating
temperature of busduct system.

For the ease of maintenance, a thermal indicator can be placed onto the busduct housing. If the temperature rise of the busduct
housing exceeds the limit, the colour of the indicator will change. e.g. from white to red colour.

2.4 Inspection on Connection Sections

Check whether :-
HP-Busduct is securely fastened with joint bolts and nuts and both sides of the busduct joint sections are held
with a pair of leaf springs. Leaf springs are flat and the pin holes are inserted with snap pins
Screws and nuts at the overlapping conductor of L-Duct joint sections are not loose due to thermal expansion
and contraction
Busduct is supported by vertical spring hangers, vertical hangers, edgewise / flatwise horizontal hangers according to
manufacturers requirement and recommendation.

All the connecting parts, such as leaf springs, hangers, busduct joints, joint covers, etc are fixed precisely

2.5 Inspection on Load Condition

After the installation of plug-in busduct feeders, increase of electrical load is expected at the early stage. An inspection has to
be carried out to ensure that the total connected load does not exceed the rated current of the busduct before the load is
increased.

2.6 Measurement of Insulation Resistance

Measure the insulation resistance between each conductor and between conductor and housing. When it is less than 5M or far
below the previous value, the possibility of existence of defect is very high. When the measurement is carried out, the electrical
loads and connected equipment shall be disconnected.

2.7 Inspection on Rust or Peeling of Paint on Busduct Housing

If there are some peeled-off paint or rust on the busduct housing, cleaning work and touch-up painting are recommended.

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