Cu-flex busbars
Type-tested flexible copper
busbars
Cu-flex busbars ensure a prompt and professional execution of electrical connections.
The busbars are supplied ready for use! This
means that you do not have to spend time
on shortening, stripping the wires, making
holes, or complicated bends.
is forged to a solid unit, thus obtaining a
contact surface that makes it possible to
make maintenance-free connections.
Cu-flex is made of copper wires that are
woven to a flexible busbar. By the use of a
patented technique, the ends of the busbar
In addition Cu-flex is UL recognized in
category "Component - Panelboard and
Switchboard Accessories".
Cu-flex has been type-tested according to
IEC, UL and DNV (Det Norske Veritas).
Cu-flex assortment
One FB25
One FB50
L
10
L
12
12
12
20
20
ø8.5
Length
Power loss 2)
Air temp. around
the Cu-flex 40°C
mm
W
160
224
288
352
416
480
544
608
672
736
800
864
928
1120
3)
3)
3)
3)
3)
3)
ø10.5
Spacer
Type No.
Pcs
FB25160
FB25224
FB25288
FB25352
FB25416
FB25480
FB25544
FB25608
FB25672
FB25736
FB25800
FB25864
FB25928
FB251120
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
ø10.5
1.5
Cu-flex
Pcs
4.0
5.5
7.0
8.5
10.0
11.5
13.0
14.5
16.0
17.5
19.0
20.5
22.0
27.0
24
Type No.
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
FS2550
FS2550
FS2550
FS2550
FS2550
FS2550
FS2550
FS2550
FS2550
FS2550
FS2550
Length
Power loss 2)
Air temp. around
the Cu-flex 40°C
mm
W
160
224
288
352
416
480
544
608
672
736
800
864
928
1120
3)
3)
3)
3)
3)
24
Pcs
Spacer
Type No.
FB50160
FB50224
FB50288
FB50352
FB50416
FB50480
FB50544
FB50608
FB50672
FB50736
FB50800
FB50864
FB50928
FB501120
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
L
12
12
Power loss 2)
Air temp. around
the Cu-flex 40°C
mm
W
160
224
288
352
416
480
544
608
672
736
800
864
928
1120
1)
3)
3)
3)
3)
3)
3)
7,5
10,5
13,5
16,5
19,0
22,0
25,0
28,0
31,0
34,0
37,0
40,0
43,0
51,5
ø10.5
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
FS50XX1)
FS50XX1)
FS50XX1)
FS50XX1)
FS50XX1)
FS50XX1)
FS50XX1)
FS50XX1)
FS50XX1)
FS50XX1)
FS50XX1)
20
5.0
24
Type No.
FB50160
FB50224
FB50288
FB50352
FB50416
FB50480
FB50544
FB50608
FB50672
FB50736
FB50800
FB50864
FB50928
FB501120
ø10.5
Spacer
Cu-flex
Pcs
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
Type No.
12
20
Length
Pcs
Three FB50
L
ø10.5
2.5
Cu-flex
5.0
7,5
9,0
11,0
13,0
15,0
17,0
19,0
21,0
23,0
25,0
27,5
30,0
35,0
3)
Two FB50
12
ø10.5
Pcs
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
Type No.
FS50XX
FS50XX1)
FS50XX1)
FS50XX1)
FS50XX1)
FS50XX1)
FS50XX1)
FS50XX1)
FS50XX1)
FS50XX1)
FS50XX1)
1)
At a distance of 50 mm between the busbars, FS5050 is to be
used. At a distance of 64 mm between the busbars, FS5064 is
to be used. Both types have room for two Cu-flex per pole.
Length
Power loss 2)
Air temp. around
the Cu-flex 40°C
mm
W
160
224
288
352
416
480
544
608
672
736
800
864
928
1120
6,5
9,0
11,5
14,0
17,0
19,5
22,0
24,5
27,0
30,0
32,5
35,0
37,5
45,0
3)
3)
3)
3)
3)
3)
ø10.5
24
Cu-flex
Pcs
Stk.
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Type No.
FB50160
FB50224
FB50288
FB50352
FB50416
FB50480
FB50544
FB50608
FB50672
FB50736
FB50800
FB50864
FB50928
FB501120
7.5
Spacer
Pcs
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
Type No.
FS50XX1)
FS50XX1)
FS50XX1)
FS50XX1)
FS50XX1)
FS50XX1)
FS50XX1)
FS50XX1)
FS50XX1)
FS50XX1)
FS50XX1)
2)
Power loss at rated current, busbar to electrical component. By use of two or more Cu-flex, the
total power loss is stated.
3)
Also available with green/yellow isolation
Type No.: PE-FB25XXX
PE-FB50XXX
Cu-flex assortment
Two FB100
One FB100
L
12
12
L
12
12
20
ø10.5
Length
Power loss 2)
Air temp. around
the Cu-flex 40°C
mm
W
160
224
288
352
416
480
544
608
672
736
800
864
928
1120
5.0
24
ø10.5
Spacer
Cu-flex
Pcs
6,0
8.0
10.5
13.0
15.0
17.0
19.5
21.5
24.0
26.0
28.5
31.0
33.0
40.0
20
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Type No.
Pcs
FB100160
FB100224
FB100288
FB100352
FB100416
FB100480
FB100544
FB100608
FB100672
FB100736
FB100800
FB100864
FB100928
FB1001120
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
Type No.
FS10056
FS10056
FS10056
FS10056
FS10056
FS10056
FS10056
FS10056
FS10056
FS10056
FS10056
ø10.5
Length
Power loss 2)
Air temp. around
the Cu-flex 40°C
mm
W
One FB240
Pcs
Type No.
Length
Power loss 2)
Air temp. around
the Cu-flex 40°C
mm
W
L
15
16.5
288
352
416
480
544
608
672
736
1120
13.0
16.0
18.5
21.5
24.5
27.0
30.0
33.0
50,0
ø12.5
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
6
6
Type No.
FS10056
FS10056
FS10056
FS10056
FS10056
FS10056
FS10056
FS10056
FS10056
FS10056
FS10056
16.5
40
6.5
35
Spacer
Cu-flex
Pcs
Pcs
FB100160
FB100224
FB100288
FB100352
FB100416
FB100480
FB100544
FB100608
FB100672
FB100736
FB100800
FB100864
FB100928
FB1001120
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
40
ø10.5
Spacer
Two FB240
L
15
Cu-flex
7.5
10.5
13.5
16.5
19.5
22.5
25.5
28.5
32.0
35.0
38.0
41.0
44.0
53.0
160
224
288
352
416
480
544
608
672
736
800
864
928
1120
10.0
24
ø10.5
Type No.
FB240288
FB240352
FB240416
FB240480
FB240544
FB240608
FB240672
FB240736
FB2401120
Pcs
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
Type No.
FS24064
FS24064
FS24064
FS24064
FS24064
FS24064
FS24064
FS24064
FS2406
ø10.5
ø12.5
Length
Power loss 2)
Air temp. around
the Cu-flex 40°C
mm
W
Pcs
15.5
18.5
22.0
25.5
29.0
32.5
36.0
39.0
60,0
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
288
352
416
480
544
608
672
736
1120
2)
6.5
35
Cu-flex
Type No.
FB240288
FB240352
FB240416
FB240480
FB240544
FB240608
FB240672
FB240736
FB2401120
Spacer
Pcs
Type No.
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
6
FS24064
FS24064
FS24064
FS24064
FS24064
FS24064
FS24064
FS24064
FS24064
Power loss at rated current, busbar to electrical component. By use of two or more Cu-flex, the
total power loss is stated.
Cu-flex characteristics
Cu-flex specification
FB50
FB50
FB25
FB50
1
1
2
Rated operational voltage, Ue (IEC)
1000 V
1000 V
1000 V
Rated voltage (UL)
600 V
Type No.
No. of busbars
Rated frequency
50-60 Hz
Short-circuit withstand strength:
FB100
FB100
FB240
FB240
3
1
2
1
2
1000 V
1000 V
1000 V
1000 V
1000 V
600 V
600 V
600 V
600 V
600 V
600 V
600 V
50-60 Hz
50-60 Hz
50-60 Hz
50-60 Hz
50-60 Hz
50-60 Hz
50-60 Hz
Cut off current1) 2)
/ limited peak1) 2), (IEC)
24 kA
64 kA
64 kA
64 kA
64 kA
64 kA
64 kA
105 kA
Cut off current1) 2)
/ limited peak1) 2), (UL)
24 kA
64 kA
64 kA
64 kA
64 kA
64 kA
64 kA
64 kA
2.1x107
6.0x107
2.4x108
5.4x108
2.4x108
9.6x108
1.3x109
5.5x109
8.3x106
3.3x107
1.3x108
3.0x108
1.3x108
5.3x108
7.6x108
3.0x109
Joule integrale, I2t
[A2s] (IEC)
Joule integrale, I2t
[A2s] (UL)
Due to the dynamic short-circuit influences, support must be fitted as stated.
1)
2)
At a prospective short-circuit current, the short-circuit
protection devices must limit the peak to 24, 64, 65 or105 kA.
Insulation, characteristics
Rated voltage (IEC)
1000 V
Rated voltage (UL)
600 V
Test voltage (IEC)
3500 V
Test voltage (UL)
2200 V
Operating temperature Max. 105°C
Flammability
UL 94 V0 (flame retardent)
Colour
Black/dark grey
or green/yellow
Dioxine
None
Insulation class
Reinforced insulation for busbar to elec
trical component and between electrical
components
Mounting principles
Spacer
Busbar connections at I > 630 A
Spacer
≤ 300 *) mm
≤ 300 *) mm
≤ 300 *) mm
Due to the dynamic short-circuit influences,
spacers must be fitted as stated. The distance
between the spacers is max. 300 *) mm.
*)
Terminal e.g.
on component
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
To ensure correct contact pressure,
parallel busbars must be fitted, either
by means of one bolt per busbar, fig. 1,
or one on each side of the connecting
terminal, fig. 2.
When Cu-flex is used according to UL standards, connection busbar to busbar, the distance is reduced to 200 mm.
Cu-flex characteristics
Cu-flex specification
Type No.
No. of busbars
FB25
FB50
FB50
FB50
FB100
FB100
FB240
FB240
1
1
2
3
1
2
1
2
Rated current
Maximum permissible conductor
temperature, 105 0C
Connection:
Busbar to busbar
d d d d d
∆Tbusbar
65K
215 A
325 A
550 A
630 A
495 A
800 A
835 A
1285 A
60K
205 A
310 A
530 A
600 A
475 A
770 A
800 A
1235 A
45K
175 A
270 A
460 A
525 A
410 A
665 A
695 A
1070 A
30K
145 A
220 A
375 A
430 A
335 A
545 A
565 A
870 A
Connection:
Busbar to electrical component,
Air temp. around Cu-flex
d
55 0C
d
d
140 A
220 A
375 A
435 A
340 A
550 A
570 A
880 A
0
150 A
235 A
395 A
455 A
360 A
580 A
600 A
925 A
0
155 A
245 A
420 A
480 A
380 A
610 A
635 A
975 A
0
165 A
260 A
445 A
510 A
400 A
650 A
670 A
1035 A
50 C
45 C
40 C
The mounting instructions and data informed by the manufacturers of circuit breakers and switches must always be
observed. To observe the maximum temperature on the connection terminals, the above values are in force. The rated
current of the components is normally stated for 40°C
Connection:
Between electrical components.
Air temp. around Cu-flex
d
55 0C
d
d
120 A
185 A
315 A
365 A
285 A
465 A
480 A
740 A
0
125 A
195 A
335 A
380 A
300 A
485 A
500 A
775 A
0
130 A
205 A
350 A
400 A
320 A
515 A
530 A
815 A
0
140 A
220 A
370 A
425 A
335 A
545 A
560 A
865 A
50 C
45 C
40 C
The mounting instructions and data informed by the manufacturers of contactors, thermal overload relays etc. must
always be observed. To observe the maximum temperature on the connection terminals, the above values are in force.
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