Electrical Aluminum Busbar Supplier

Busbars are typically made of conductive metals such as copper or aluminum. These materials are chosen due to their excellent electrical conductivity, mechanical strength, and relatively low cost. Copper is often preferred for its superior conductivity and thermal performance, while aluminum is favored in applications where weight and cost are significant considerations. In some cases, busbars may also be coated or plated with materials like tin or silver to enhance their conductivity and resistance to oxidation.

Chalco-reliable supplier of conductive aluminum busbar products

• Chalco's electrical busbar products are comprehensive, covering aluminum busbars, copper busbars, copper clad aluminum busbars. Hot selling aluminum busbar products include 6101, 1050, 1060, 1070, 1100, 1350, 6061, 6063, 6082... Widely used in electrical conductors of distribution systems.
• Chalco EC grade aluminum busbar, complying with standards such as ASTM B317, ASTM B236, IEC 60105, ISO 209-1, 2, DIN EN 755-2, EN 573-3, etc., is widely used in electrical conductors of distribution systems.
• Chalco specializes in providing various conductive aluminum busbar products and has established connections with a large number of manufacturers in transformers, switchgear, power capacitors, power tools, etc. fields. Welcome contact

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Chalco conductive copper busbar

Chalco uses advanced CNC technology in copper busbar manufacturing to deliver efficient production and solutions. Our in-house CNC capabilities save time and costs, using presses, bending machines, lasers, and more. We meet standards like AS9100D and ISO9001:2015 and offer quick prototyping for customer evaluation.

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• Reduce System Costs: Chalco copper busbars help lower overall system expenses through efficient design and manufacturing.
• Improve Reliability and Thermal Performance: Enhanced reliability and heat management ensure long-lasting and stable performance.
• Eliminate Wiring Errors: Pre-assembled busbars eliminate the complexity of wiring, reducing installation errors.
• Lower Inductance and Impedance: The design minimizes inductance and impedance, enhancing electrical efficiency.
• Provide More Interconnection Options: Multiple interconnection choices make it adaptable for various electrical systems.
• Save Time and Costs: Our in-house coating process streamlines production, reducing the need for outsourcing and cutting costs.

Chalco copper clad aluminum busbar and laminated busbar

Copper clad aluminum busbar: CCA bus or bimetallic conductive bus, it is the third generation of "new energy-saving conductor materials".

Laminated busbar: Laminated busbars consist of multiple conductive metal layers (copper or aluminum) separated by thin dielectric materials, offering advantages like enhanced reliability, reduced heat, and low inductance compared to single-layer busbars and cables.

Advantages of Copper-Clad Aluminum BusbarsQuick Quote

• Lighter Weight: Reduces transportation and installation costs.
• Excellent Conductivity: Copper layer provides high electrical conductivity.
• Cost-Effective: Aluminum core with copper cladding offers a budget-friendly solution.
• Corrosion Resistance: Copper coating protects against corrosion, extending lifespan.
• Mechanical Strength: Strong and flexible, ideal for complex electrical installations.

Advantages of Laminated BusbarsQuick Quote

• Reliability: Compact pre-assembly reduces installation errors and ensures performance with HiPot and partial discharge testing.
• Heat Reduction: Compact design and cooling plates lower heat and improve airflow efficiency.
• Low Inductance: Multi-layer structure minimizes stray inductance, enhancing system efficiency.
• Clean Energy Applications: Paired with IGBT, supports efficient power in solar and wind sectors.
• Edge Sealing: Options include open edge, crimped seal, and epoxy filling.

Chalco offers more than just busbar products—Comprehensive Solutions for Your Projects

At Chalco, we deliver not only top-quality copper and aluminum busbars but also complete project solutions tailored to your needs. Our aluminum busbars and electrical connectors are ideal for power distribution systems, offering cost-effective, reliable performance.

1. Temperature Rise Management

• Thermal Conductivity: Aluminum has lower thermal conductivity than copper, requiring an increase in surface area to enhance heat dissipation efficiency. Copper's superior thermal conductivity allows for higher heat dissipation efficiency, but good ventilation design is still necessary to optimize performance.
• Heat Exchange: The design should consider better heat exchange mechanisms to compensate for aluminum's thermal conductivity shortcomings.

2. Available Space Size Design

• Aluminum is ightweight and easy to handle, suitable for compact spaces. Copper, typically heavier, requires careful consideration of its impact on supporting structures.
• Custom Design: Ensure that busbars fit the space limitations of cabinets, switchgear, and distribution panels.

3. Installation Methods and Locations

• Industry Standards: Follow IEEE, UL, and NEMA standards to determine the feasibility of using connectors and bus systems.
• Experience and Knowledge: Design engineers should recommend the best installation locations and methods based on material properties.

4. Maintenance Management

• Corrosion and Thermal Expansion/Contraction: Aluminum, regularly check for corrosion and monitor thermal expansion/contraction. Copper has better corrosion resistance, but regular inspections are still necessary in harsh environments.
• Fastener Management: It is strongly recommended to regularly inspect fasteners and establish a torque plan to prevent loosening.

5. Protection Options

• Coating Protection: Consider dielectric coatings, such as epoxy powder coatings, to enhance environmental protection.
• Diverse Design: Both aluminum and copper allow for the use of laminated busbars and insulated bus connectors, increasing design flexibility.

6. Mechanical Fastening Risks

• Loosening Risk: Aluminum has higher thermal expansion (42% more than copper) increases the risk of loosening fasteners. Copper has lower thermal expansion, but contact resistance can still change over time.
• Deformation Prevention Measures: Provide torque sequence information and specifications for connection washers and bolts to help prevent deformation of connections.

When installing copper and aluminum busbars, attention to performance, safety, and durability is essential. Although there are similarities, the different material properties require that copper busbars focus more on weight and thermal management, while corrosion protection measures must also be carefully considered.

Production capacity of Chalco electrical busbar

Chalco can provide complete design, including machining, forming, and brazing. Cutting, stamping, bending, drilling and other processing can be completed according to the specific requirements of customers for current capacity and bending degree.

Chalco conducts size, weld seam, and appearance quality inspections on the processed conductive aluminum busbar. Ensure that the surface of the product is free of burrs and other defects, and that its performance meets the requirements and standards.

Chalco can provide surface coating and insulation processing for conductive aluminum busbars according to customer requirements to improve product corrosion resistance, aesthetics, and avoid short circuits and other issues.

Surface treatment: anodizing, electroplating, spraying, etc.; Usually aluminum is plated with silver, tin, and nickel.

Insulation treatment:

Insulation coating (powder coating, epoxy resin coating or insulation paint coating, etc.)

Insulating sleeve (PVC, heat shrink tubing, or silicone rubber, etc.)

Copper vs aluminum-choose the correct material for your project

There is debate over whether aluminum or copper is more suitable for busbars, as both have been successfully used. In the past 50 years, busbars have evolved beyond traditional distribution, with recent innovations shifting demand from copper to aluminum. Despite some misconceptions about aluminum, both materials can meet requirements if manufactured and installed correctly.

There is debate over whether aluminum or copper is more suitable for busbars, as both have been successfully used. In the past 50 years, busbars have evolved beyond traditional distribution, with recent innovations shifting demand from copper to aluminum. Despite some misconceptions about aluminum, both materials can meet requirements if manufactured and installed correctly.

If you have an electrical project and want to find the most suitable material for it, please feel free to contact Chalco. We will address all your questions regarding copper and aluminum busbars.Quick Quote

Service field and cooperative partner of Chalco electrical busbar

Power transmission and distribution system: can be used in high-voltage transmission lines, substations, distribution transformers, and other power equipment.

Industrial power applications: such as factories, mines, and manufacturing facilities.

Buildings and building facilities: can be located in the distribution room and power box inside the building.

New energy systems: such as solar and wind power generation systems. They are used to convert new energy into electrical energy and transmit it to the power grid or energy storage equipment.

New energy electric vehicles: with the popularization of new energy electric vehicles, conductive aluminum busbars are also widely used in electric vehicle drive systems and charging stations. The high conductivity and lightweight performance of aluminum can not only meet the requirements of reaching the point, but also meet the requirements of automotive lightweight.

Ampacity chart of copper and aluminum busbar

Conductive aluminum busbar size reference table