What is Busway? Advantages and disadvantages of Busway that you do not know

So what is a busway? A busway is an electrical conduction system used to transmit and distribute electricity in buildings, industrial plants, data centers, or large infrastructures. Instead of using traditional power cables, a busway uses metal conductors (usually copper or aluminum) covered in a sturdy insulating shell, which optimizes power transmission and is easy to expand or change when needed. The maximum length of each bar is 3m and is connected by connectors. Depending on the design and installation location in the building, these bars can be powered or not.

Busways have many outstanding advantages over current power cables. Therefore, busway is widely used in high-power power systems or areas requiring flexibility in power distribution, helping to improve efficiency and safety in power system operation.

Advantages of busway include:

– Large power transmission capacity, up to 6600A for copper busbars and 5000A for aluminum busbars

– Space saving

– Minimize power loss

– Safety

– High aesthetics, easy to construct and install. Convenient for system maintenance

– Can be expanded and branched as required. There are easy opening points for connection

In addition to the outstanding advantages, Busway also has disadvantages that users need to consider:

– High initial investment cost: Busway has a higher initial installation cost than traditional power cable systems, due to the requirements for materials and specific technical design.

– Complex installation requirements: Busway installation requires a team of highly qualified technicians to ensure the system operates safely and effectively. Any errors during the installation process can cause damage or power outages.

– Poor vibration resistance: In environments with strong or continuous vibrations (such as factories), it can be affected, leading to loose joints, causing instability in power transmission.

– Maintenance is more difficult in confined spaces

– Easily affected by ambient temperature

With many years of experience in the field of electricity and supplying electrical equipment, QNT is proud to be the official distributor of high-end SIMON electrical equipment in the Vietnamese market. We commit that all Busway products are genuine imports and are warranted according to the manufacturer’s warranty policy.