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The PowerRail®

The Innovative, Pluggable Rail Power Distribution System

• Continuous Power Over Full Rail
• Ease of Installation
• Cost Effective
• High Power Density
• Eliminates Discrete Connectors
• Cable or Bus Bar Interconnects

Methode Electronics, Inc. divisions Network Bus Products and Cableco Technologies have combined their expertise in bus bar and power cable systems to develop the latest in power distribution technology. The PowerRail® uses a bus bar and cable interconnect system capable of rapid connect/disconnect, minimizing equipment downtime. The system is available with one, two, or three rails for multiple voltage applications, and with a variety of interconnect options.

• High power pluggable bus bar
• Power ranges from 200A to 2000A
• Internal louvers
• Interconnect options include bus bar or cable/connector

 

 

This product is covered under U.S. Patent 6,352,450.

Features and Benefits

• Adjustable mounting feet
• High dielectric strength epoxy insulation
• Polarizer ensures proper connection
• Blind mate/reduced connection time
• Low voltage drop/better system performance
• Various plating options/choice of best plating for application environment
• Ease of installation/reduces cost and minimizes errors
• Connector with locking mechanism/offers quick connect and disconnect
• Standard product/cost effective, reduced lead-time, and no tooling costs

 

 

 

Specifications

• Epoxy insulation has dielectric strength of 3000 VDC
• Current rating based on temperature rise of <30°C
• Maximum operating temp of 125°C
• UL94 V-0 flammability rating
• RoHS compliant
• 0.125" thick male mating blade
• Squeeze-to-release connection
• Cable connector accommodates 4 AWG through 1/0 AWG cable