Flexible Busbars
Flexible busbars designed and manufactured for compact, reliable and efficient electrical connections.
Flexible Busbar Manufacturers and Suppliers
ILF Ltd designs and manufactures flexible busbars for electrical, power distribution and industrial applications.
Our flexible busbars are made to support reliable current transfer where movement, vibration, limited space or installation flexibility needs to be considered.
What is a Flexible Busbar?
A flexible busbar is made from multiple thin layers of copper or aluminium.
The mounting areas remain firm for connection, while the centre section stays flexible. This makes flexible busbars useful where rigid busbars or large cable sets are harder to install.
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Why Choose Flexible Busbars?
Copper bars are used in many industries because they are good at conducting electricity, handling heat, and not rusting. Our flat bars are a good choice for your next project because of the following:
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Easier Installation
They can be shaped, bent and positioned more easily than rigid busbars or bulky cables.
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Space Saving
Flexible busbars can replace multiple cable runs and help reduce space needed for bending.
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Reliable Connections
Rigid mounting areas support secure connection points and effective power transfer.
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Custom Manufacture
Flexible busbars can be designed and manufactured to suit layouts, panels and performance requirements.
Available Flexible Busbars
| Type | 160 | 224 | 288 | 352 | 416 | 480 | 544 | 608 | 672 | 736 | 800 | 864 | 928 | 1120 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BF25 | X¹⁾ | X¹⁾ | X¹⁾ | X¹⁾ | X¹⁾ | X¹⁾ | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| BF50 | X¹⁾ | X¹⁾ | X¹⁾ | X¹⁾ | X¹⁾ | X¹⁾ | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| BF100 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X²⁾ | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| BF240 | Not Available | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| BF243 | Not Available | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X³⁾ | X |
Example: Type + length in mm = type NO.: (X²⁾)= FB100544 (X³⁾)= FB243928
Rated Current at 30°C [IN]
| BF25 | BF50 | BF100 | 2 x BF100 | BF240 BF243 | 2 x BF240 2 x BF243 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 190 A | 285 A | 420 A | 645 A | 690 A | 1040 A |
Built Around Movement, Space and Installation
Compact Panel Layouts
Flexible busbars are useful where space is limited and cable bending is difficult.
Power Distribution
Suitable for connecting equipment in switchboards, panelboards and low-voltage systems.
Equipment Connections
Used between transformers, bus ducts, electrical cabinets and control equipment.
Demanding Environments
A strong option where vibration, movement or temperature change must be considered.
Flexible Busbar FAQs
Flexible busbars are used for electrical connections in panels, switchboards, transformers, power supplies, UPS systems and distribution equipment.
They are commonly made from thin layers of copper or aluminium, with firm mounting areas and a flexible centre section.
They can save space, reduce installation time and remove the need for multiple cable runs in some applications.
Yes. We can work from drawings, dimensions, samples and project specifications.
Yes. Connection areas can be punched or drilled to suit the required installation.
Yes. Flexible busbars are well suited to compact layouts where rigid bars or large cables are difficult to position.