Open Conductor Bar Systems

By brandVahle · Germany Sole Agent in Egypt

While working in a steel mill in 1912, Paul Vahle began designing more effective and safer methods of mobile power transfer. At the time, the common method was traveling wires which did not provide a secure contact, generated a lot of sparks and broke easily and often. The result of his efforts was the original open conductor bar, which is still used today. The standard version is a copper bar mounted onto a T-Shaped steel beam. The copper bar transfers the electrical current safely while the T-bar provides a robust and reliable mount.

SYSTEM TYPES

Profile	Type	Rail Profile	Conductor	Max Amp @ 60%	Selection Guide	Downloads
	L20 A20	Steel Aluminum	Copper Copper	580 580	Indoor / Outdoor Mild Power No Environmental Concerns
	F35 A35	Steel Aluminum	Copper Copper	940 1035	Indoor / Outdoor Medium Power Mild Environmental Concerns
	F45 A45	Steel Aluminum	Copper Copper	940 1870	Indoor / Outdoor High Power Corrosive Environment
	C20-60	Copper	Copper	3050	Indoor / Outdoor Extreme Power High heat and/or Intense Environmental Conditions

PRODUCT ADVANTAGES

• Robust design suitable for any environment
• Low maintenance equals cost savings
• Curve sections available for custom applications
• Ideal solution for high voltage/amperage requirements

Key specifications

Rated current	220 – 2,360 A
Conductor cross-section	36 – 1,200 mm²
Rated voltage	1,000 V AC (6,000 V option)
Conductor material	Steel-copper, aluminium-copper or copper
Number of poles	Unlimited
Max. travel speed	250 m/min

Main figures from the manufacturer. Ask our team for the exact model and options for your application.

Catalogues

• ↓ Datasheet — Vahle PDF