ERIFLEX® FLEXIBAR Flexible Insulated Busbar

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Datasheets, Brochures and Catalog Sections

ERIFLEX FLEXIBAR Fabricated Parts Design Guide
ERIFLEX FLEXIBAR Flexible Insulated Busbar Data Sheet
ERIFLEX Low Voltage Components data sheet

Approvals and Certifications

ERIFLEX FLEXIBAR UL Certification, Grounding and Bonding Equipment
ERIFLEX FLEXIBAR UL Certification, Panelboard and Switchboard Accessories
ERIFLEX FLEXIBAR UL Certification, Terminal Blocks

Instruction Sheets

ERIFLEX FLEXIBAR FLEXITOOLS Operating Guide

Miscellaneous

ERIFLEX FLEXIBAR - UL Ampacity

Availability

North America

Latin America

Asia/Australia

Europe/Middle East/Africa

ERIFLEXÂ® FLEXIBAR Flexible Insulated Busbar

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ERICO's ISO 9001 certified quality control procedures and proprietary automated manufacturing processes have made ERIFLEXÂ® FLEXIBAR the preferred conductor for panelboard designers and assemblers throughout Europe and the Americas. ERIFLEX FLEXIBAR has many years of proven low voltage application success throughout the world.

Features

ERIFLEX FLEXIBAR consists of a stack of tinned electrolytic copper laminates protected within a durable PVC insulation
Internal copper laminates are free to slide within the insulation, offering unlimited twisting and bending possibilities for panelboard assembly
Terminals are created by punching ERIFLEX FLEXIBAR laminates for optimum surface to surface connectivity
The cost of lugs and associated labor is eliminated when using ERIFLEX FLEXIBAR. It is the first cost effective alternative to large diameter electrical cable with lugs or solid busbar for panelboard construction

Applications

Any low voltage cable or busbar design is a candidate for ERIFLEX FLEXIBAR, including:

UPS Systems
Industrial & Commercial Motor
Controls
Combination Motor Starters
Busways or Busducts
Panelboards
Switchboards
AC & DC Drive Units
Transformers
Anywhere cable or busbar limitations present a problem, FLEXIBAR offers connection versatility

Custom ERIFLEX FLEXIBAR

Custom part fabrication with ERIFLEX 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.

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ERIFLEX FLEXIBAR Characteristics

FLEXIBAR Flexible Insulated Busbar characteristics

ERIFLEX FLEXIBAR is ULÂ® recognized and CSA certified. The black insulation is moisture resistant, flame (VW-1) and UV retardant, and self-extinguishing (UL 94 V0).
ERIFLEX 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.
ERIFLEX FLEXIBAR is formed with multiple layers of thin, tin-plated, electrolytic copper.
Easily formed, ERIFLEX 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.

Advantages of Using ERIFLEX FLEXIBAR

Requires less installation space when compared to cable
Reduces assembly time
Eliminates the cost and installation of lugs
Increases safety
Reduces the length and number of conductors
FLEXIBAR is terminated like a busbar, so connections operate at a lower temperature
Improves design flexibility
Easily formed and holds its shape
Insulation allows for closer spacing than traditional busbar designs
Improves aesthetics
Reduces inventory costs
Lower installed cost

Comparison to Cable

When compared to conventional cable, ERIFLEX FLEXIBAR requires less copper to achieve comparable ampacity
ERIFLEX FLEXIBAR offers space savings
No lugs or intermediate connection devices are used, improving reliability
ERIFLEX FLEXIBAR eliminates the multiple cables and lugs which offers the most efficient and cost-effective connection available

FLEXITOOLS

ERICO offers a complete family of tools customized for cutting, stripping, bending, twisting & punching FLEXIBAR. See the FLEXITOOLS PDF at left for more information.

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

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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.