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For Rigid Busbar

BUSLIGN Fittings
Section 2 - BUSLIGN Fittings For Rigid Busbar
Table of Contents Sec/Page Table of Contents Sec/Page
Endcaps Supports
Busbar End Caps (Weld-on)...................................... 2-2 Busbar Support Assembly (Sliding Type) .............. 2-14
Busbar End Caps (Spherical).................................... 2-2 Busbar Support Assembly (Clamp Type).............. 2-14
Busbar End Caps (Plug) .......................................... 2-2 Busbar Fixed Support (Weld-on U-Type) ............. 2-15
Busbar End Cap (Corona Dome).............................. 2-2 Busbar End Palm (L-Type)..................................... 2-15
Aluminium Busbar Support Clamp (ABS).............. 2-16
Earthing Copper Busbar Support Clamp (BS)..................... 2-16
Earthing Stirrup Plate....................................... 2-3 Tube Connector (TF Copper & ATF Aluminium)......... 2-17
Busbar Earthing Stirrup.................................... 2-3 Tube Connector (TPC Copper)............................... 2-17
Busbar Support Assembly (Double)...................... 2-18
Palms/Flags
Busbar Aluminium Palm (Inline)................................ 2-4 Bolted Connections
Busbar Aluminium Palm (Transverse) ....................... 2-4 Aluminium Straight Connector Busbar to Busbar
Busbar End Cap Palm............................................... 2-4 (Type AST)............................................................. 2-19
Straight Connector Busbar to Busbar
Busbar End Palm (Capped)....................................... 2-5
(Type ST Copper)................................................... 2-19
Busbar End Palm (L-Type)........................................ 2-5 Reducer Busbar or Studs (Type RS - Copper)...... 2-20
Reducer Busbars (Type RT - Copper).................... 2-20
A-Frames Aluminium Tee Connector Busbar to Busbar
Flange Type - Aluminium........................................... 2-6 (Type ATT)............................................................. 2-21
Bolted Type - Aluminium............................................ 2-6 Tee Connector Busbar to Busbar
(Type TT Copper)................................................... 2-22
Angled Elbow Type - Aluminium................................ 2-6
Aluminium Terminal Lug Busbar to Palm
Welded Type - Aluminium.......................................... 2-6 (Type ABT)............................................................ 2-23
Right Angle Aluminium Terminal Lug
Busbar Joint Sleeves Busbar to Palm (Type ABT-L)................................. 2-23
Busbar Joint Sleeve.................................................. 2-7 Terminal Lug Busbar To Palm (Type BT Copper)... 2-24
Busbar Bolted Joint Sleeve....................................... 2-7 Tinned Coper Right Angle Terminal Lug
Busbar to Palm (Type LS)...................................... 2-25
Terminal Lug Stud or Busbar to Palm
Flexible Connectors (Type CS Copper).......................................................... 2-25
Aluminium Type A..................................................... 2-8 Busbar Terminal Lug.............................................. 2-26
Aluminium Type B .................................................... 2-8 Busbar Terminal Lug - Short................................... 2-26
Aluminium Type C .................................................... 2-8 Busbar Bolted Inline Palm............................................. 2-26
Aluminium Type D .................................................... 2-9 Busbar Bolted Earth Stirrup.......................................... 2-26
Aluminium Type E .................................................... 2-9 Busbar Bolted Terminal Palm........................................ 2-27
Copper Type FL-C .................................................... 2-10
Copper Bonding Lead (Single Hole)......................... 2-11
Copper Bonding Lead (Double Hole)........................ 2-11
Tinned Type F Series (Flat Braid)............................. 2-12
Tinned Type R Series (Round Braid)........................ 2-13
 End Caps

BBEC
Busbar End Cap (Weld-on)
Cast Aluminium End Caps, designed to effectively seal the ends of Busbars. Busbar
end caps are manufactured to suit the following standard sizes of Busbars. Spherical
type end caps provide maximum corona protection for extra high voltage bus systems.
Please contact PLP for custom sizes.

Part Busbar Part Number System

Number (mm) BBEC Busbar End Cap
BBEC-120-PLP 100 120 End Cap Outer Diameter
BBEC-145-PLP 125 PLP End Cap Type PLP Welded

BBEC
Busbar End Cap (Spherical)
Part Busbar Part Number System
Number (mm) BBEC Busbar End Cap
BBEC-100-SPH 100 100 Busbar Outer Diameter
BBEC-125-SPH 125 SPH End Cap Type - Spherical
BBEC-141-SPH 141
BBEC-160-SPH 160

BBEC
Busbar End Cap (Plug)
Part Busbar Part Number System
Number (mm) BBEC Busbar End Cap
BBEC-72-PLUG 72 72 Busbar Inner Diameter
BBEC-68-PLUG 68 PLUG End Cap Type - Plug
BBEC-92-PLUG 92
BBEC-88-PLUG 88
BBEC-80-PLUG 80
BBEC-113-PLUG 113
BBEC-105-PLUG 105
BBEC-140-PLUG 140

BBEC
Busbar End Cap (Corona Dome)
Part Busbar Part Number System
Number (mm) BBEC Busbar End Cap
BBEC-70-CD 80 70 Busbar Inner Diameter
CD Corona Dome

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Earthing 2

For Rigid Busbar

BUSLIGN Fittings
ESP
Earthing Stirrup Plate
Part Palm Type Stirrup Stirrup Bend
Number (mm) Angle
ESP-AS# - * AS# 22.2 *

Part Number System

ESP Earthing Stirrup Plate
AS# Palm Type E.g. AS1, AS2 etc...
* Stirrup bend angle (0,15,30,45 or 90)
Example: ESP-AS5-45

BBES
Busbar Earthing Stirrup
Welded to tubular busbar. Please contact PLP for various other sizes and styles.

Part Width Height Stirrup

Number (mm) (mm) (mm)
BBES-200150 200 150 22.2

Part Number System

BBES Busbar Earthing Stirrup
200 Stirrup Width
150 Stirrup Height

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 Palms/Flags

BBAP
Busbar Aluminium Palm (Inline)
Palms can be welded to busbars or end caps and current ratings are matched to the rating
of the Busbars. Choose palm types from the selection below. Please contact PLP for vari-
ous other sizes and styles.

Part Number Palm Type Part Number System

BBAP-AS# AS# BBAP Busbars Aluminium Palm Inline
AS# Palm Type E.g. AS1, AS2 etc...

Example: BBAP-AS5

BBAPT
Busbar Aluminium Palm (Transverse)

Part Busbar Palm Part Number System

Number Outer Type BBAPT Busbar Aluminium Palm Transverse
(mm) 080 Busbar Outer Diameter
BBAPT-080-AS# 80 AS# AS# Palm Type E.g. AS1, AS2 etc...
BBAPT-100-AS# 100 AS#
BBAPT-125-AS# 125 AS# Example: BBAP-080-AS5
BBAPT-141-AS# 141 AS#
BBAPT-160-AS# 160 AS#

BBECP
Busbar End Cap Palm

Part Busbar Palm Part Number System

Number Outer Type BBECP Busbar End Cap Palm
(mm) 080 Busbar Outer Diameter
BBECP-080-AS# 80 AS# AS# Palm Type E.g. AS1, AS2 etc...
BBECP-100-AS# 100 AS#
BBECP-125-AS# 125 AS# Example: BBECP-080-AS5
BBECP-141-AS# 141 AS#
BBECP-160-AS# 160 AS#

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Palms/Flags 2

For Rigid Busbar

BUSLIGN Fittings
BBEP
Busbar End Palm (Capped)
Part Busbar Palm Part Number System
Number Outer Type BBECP Busbar End Palm Capped
(mm) 080 Busbar Outer Diameter
BBECP-080-AS# 80 AS# AS# Palm Type E.g. AS1, AS2 etc...
BBECP-100-AS# 100 AS#
BBECP-125-AS# 125 AS# Example: BBECP-080-AS5
BBECP-141-AS# 141 AS#
BBECP-160-AS# 160 AS#

BBEPL
Busbar End Palm (L-Type)
Can be used as an end cap palm and/or fixed support.

Part Busbar Palm Part Number System

Number Outer Type BBEPL Busbar End Palm (L Type)
(mm) 080 Busbar Outer Diameter
BBEPL-080-AS# 80 AS# AS# Palm Type E.g. AS1, AS2 etc...
BBEPL-100-AS# 100 AS#
BBEPL-125-AS# 125 AS# Example: BBEPL-080-AS5
BBEPL-141-AS# 141 AS#
BBEPL-160-AS# 160 AS#

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 A Frames

BBAFA
Busbar A-Frame Aluminium
A - Frames can be supplied as components for on-site welding, bolted or pre-fabricated in PLP factory. Contact PLP with height, width,
flange size and tube details.

Flange Type Bolted Type

Angled Elbow Type Welded Type

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Busbar Joint Sleeve 2

For Rigid Busbar

BUSLIGN Fittings
BBJS
Busbar Joint Sleeve
Part Busbar Busbar Length
Number Outer Inner (mm)
(mm) (mm)
BBJS-100-80 100 80 300
BBJS-100-88 100 88 300
BBJS-100-92 100 92 300
BBJS-100-94 100 94 300
BBJS-125-105 125 105 300
BBJS-125-113 125 113 300

Part Number System

BBJS Busbar Joint Sleeve
100 Busbar Outer Diameter (mm)
80 Busbar Inner Diameter (mm)

BBBJS
Busbar Bolted Joint Sleeve

Part Busbar
Number Outer
(mm)
BBJS-100 100

Part Number System

BBJS Busbar BoltedJoint Sleeve
100 Busbar Outer Diameter (mm)

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 Aluminium Flexible Connectors

AFC
Aluminium Flexible Connector - TYPE A
Type A flexible connectors are designed for mounting on the side of Busbars where they
may be used with double roller or roller/fixed supports. Common palms are No. AS5 and
AS8.

Note: maximum ratings are shown for various palms. Other palms can be requested for
custom applications; however fittings may be de-rated to suit.

Current Rating Laminations Lamination Palm

(A) Width Number
1200 10 x 1.2mm 100 AS5
1500 13 x 1.2mm 100 AS5
2000 13 x 1.2mm 130 AS8
2500 16 x 1.2mm 130 AS8

Nominate palm type e.g. (AS5, AS8, etc...)

Nominate separation length and height
Offset palms available

AFC
Aluminium Flexible Connector - TYPE B
Type B flexible connectors are designed for mounting on the top of Busbars where they
may be used with double roller or roller/fixed supports. Common palms used are No.
AS5 and AS8.

Note: maximum ratings are shown for various palms. Other palms can be requested
for custom applications; however fittings may be de-rated to suit.

Current Rating Laminations Lamination Palm

(A) Width Number
1200 10 x 1.2mm 100 AS5
1500 13 x 1.2mm 100 AS5
2000 13 x 1.2mm 130 AS8

Nominate palm type e.g. (AS5, AS8, etc...)

Nominate separation length

AFC
Aluminium Flexible Connector - TYPE C
Type C is another style of flexible connector incorporating conductor rather than
laminations and may also be used with double roller or roller/fixed supports or attachment
on to disconnectors.

Note: maximum ratings are shown for various palms. Other palms can be requested for
custom applications; however fittings may be de-rated to suit.

Current Rating Stranding Palm Hole Palm Thickness

(A) Type (mm) (mm)
1800 3 x 37/3.00 4 Hole 60 x 70 18 16
2500 4 x 37/3.00 4 Hole 60 x 70 18 16

Nominate palm type e.g. (AS5, AS8, etc...)

Nominate separation length and height

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Aluminium Flexible Connectors 2

For Rigid Busbar

BUSLIGN Fittings
AFC
Aluminium Flexible Connector - TYPE D
Type D flexible connectors are similar to type B but incorporating
conductor rather than laminations and are designed for mounting to an
end or a side palm where they may be used with double roller or roller/
fixed supports. Commonly used palms are No. 5 and 7.

Note: maximum ratings are shown for various palms. Other palms can be
requested for custom applications; however fittings may be de-rated to suit.

Current rating (A) Stranding

600 1 x 37/3.75
1000 1 x 61/3.75

Nominate palm type e.g. (AS6, AS7, etc...)

Nominate separation length and height

AFC
Aluminium Flexible Connector - TYPE E
Type E flexible connectors are used at disconnector positions and in conjunction
with fixed or roller supports. They are designed to be mounted under the
disconnector palm. Centre of busbar to upper palm surface dimension should be
130mm + thickness of disconnector palm.

Note: Maximum ratings are shown for various palms. Other palms can be
requested for custom applications; however fittings may be de-rated to suit.

Current Laminations Lamination Palm Palm Thickness

Rating (A) Width (mm) Number (mm)
1500 14 x 1.2mm 100 AS5 16
1650 16 x 1.2mm 100 AS5 20
2000 13 x 1.2mm 130 AS8 16
2500 16 x 1.2mm 130 AS8 20
2500 16 x 1.2mm 130 AS9 20
3150 17 x 1.2mm 200 AS9 20

Nominate palm type e.g. (AS5, AS8, etc...)

Nominate separation length and height

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 Copper Flexible Connectors

FL_C
Copper Flexible Connector - TYPE FL_C
Designed for flexible end to end connections between rectangular busbars or connections
between busbars and terminal palms. Connectors consist of a series of high conductivity
copper laminates pre-formed to allow movement during expansion of the busbar system.
Laminated connectors of other sizes and forms can be made to customers specifications.

Dimensions (mm)
Approx. Approx.
Part Fig.
Current Thickness
Number No. A C D E W L
Rating (mm)
(amp)
D-FL4C 800 1 50 25 50 M12 102 400 800 6
D-FL4C 1200 1 50 25 50 M12 102 400 1200 9
D-FL4C 1800 1 50 25 50 M12 102 400 1800 13
D-FL4C 2400 1 50 25 50 M12 102 400 2400 17

Note: Other lengths and drilling to customer specifications are available.

C D

W A

Bolt Size E

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Copper Flexible Connectors 2

For Rigid Busbar

BUSLIGN Fittings
CBL
Copper Bonding Lead (Single Hole)
Copper bonding leads comprise of one to six tinned copper flat braids
depending on the current ratings required. Single and double hole
configurations come in the following standard configurations, please
contact PLP for other sizes available.

Part Current Length Width Bolt No.

Number Rating (A) (mm) (mm) Size Braids
CBL-100300-M10 100 300 25 M10 1
CBL-300300-M10 300 300 25 M10 4
CBL-450300-M10 450 300 25 M10 6
CBL-100300-M12 100 300 25 M12 1
CBL300300-M12 300 300 25 M12 4
CBL450300-M12 450 300 25 M12 6

CBL
Copper Bonding Lead (Double Hole)
Part Current Length Hole Width Bolt No.
Number Rating (A) (mm) Centres (mm) Size Braids
(mm)
CBL-100300-29 100 300 22 25 M10 1
CBL-300300-22 300 300 22 25 M10 4
CBL-450300-22 450 300 22 25 M10 6
CBL-100300-29 100 300 29 25 M10 1
CBL300300-29 300 300 29 25 M10 4
CBL450300-29 450 300 29 25 M10 6

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D-F
Tinned Flexible Connector - Flat Braid (Type F Series)

Series F flexible braid connectors consist of one or more tinned copper flat braids. Specially
formed tinned copper ferrules are swaged onto the ends of the braids under high pressure
to form solid rectangular terminals. Short Time Rating - Based on maximum density being
below 115 amps per mm2. Time period basis, 3 seconds.

Short Dimensions (mm)

No.
Part Current Time A B C D L Bolt
of Thicknesses
Number Rating Current Size
Braids
Rating
D-FA10300 100 2600 1 6 25 14 - 25 300
D-FA30300 300 10700 4 8 25 14 - 25 300 M10
D-FA45300 450 16100 6 10 25 14 - 25 300
D-FX10300 100 2600 1 6 25 14 - 25 300
D-FX30300 300 10700 4 8 25 14 - 25 300 M12
D-FX45300 450 16100 6 10 25 14 - 25 300
D-FB10300 100 2600 1 6 54 13 22 25 300
D-FB30300 300 10700 4 8 54 13 22 25 300 M10
D-FB45300 450 16100 6 10 54 13 22 25 300
D-FC10300 100 2600 1 6 54 13 22 25 300
D-FC30300 300 10700 4 8 54 13 22 25 300 M10
D-FC45300 450 16100 6 10 54 13 22 25 300

Note: 300mm Standard length. Other lengths and drilling to customer specifications
available.

Type FA & FX B

A
Type FB, FC C B

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Tinned Flexible Connectors 2

For Rigid Busbar

BUSLIGN Fittings
D-R
Tinned Flexible Connector - Round Braid (Type R Series)
Series R flexible braid connectors consist of one or more tinned copper round
braids with specially formed tinned copper ferrules swaged onto the ends of the
braids under high pressure to form solid rectangular terminals.

Short Time Rating - Based on maximum density being below 115 amps per mm2.
Time period basis - 3 seconds.

Short Dimensions (mm)

No.
Part Current Time Approx. A B C D L Bolt
of
Number Rating Current Thickness Size
Braids
Rating
D-RA20300 200 6200 1 7.0 25 13 - 25 300
M10
D-RA40300 400 12500 2 8.5 25 13 - 25 300
D-RB20300 200 6200 1 7.0 54 13 22 25 300
M10
D-RB40300 400 12500 2 8.5 52 13 22 25 300
D-RC20300 200 6200 1 7.0 54 13 29 25 300
D-RC40300 400 12500 2 8.5 54 13 29 25 300 M10
D-RC50300 500 20000 2 12.0 54 13 29 25 300
D-RE70* 700 30000 3 14.0 83 19 40 40 *
M10
D-RE80* 800 37000 3 17.0 83 19 40 40 *
D-RF60* 600 25000 2 10.5 152 25 50 49 *
M16
D-RF1K* 1000 50000 4 17.0 152 25 50 49 *

Note: *OVERALL LENGTH For types RA, RB & RC - standard length 300mm. Other
lengths and drilling to customer specifications are available.

For types RE and RF - required length in millimetres to be added to catalogue number

e.g. D-RE70450.

Type RA A

D
B
A
Type RB, RC, RE

C B

Type RF A

D
B
L C C

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 Support - Single

BBSA
Busbar Support Assembly (Roller Type)
PLP roller supports are designed for mounting on disconnector palms or
post insulators. Standard centre heights are 130mm over mounting palm to
busbar centre line - up to busbar diameter of 141mm.

Please contact PLP for various other sizes and styles.

Part Busbars Base Size Hole Diameters and Centres

Number Outer LxWxH No.5 No.8 76 127
(mm) (Holes) (Holes) P.C.D. P.C.D.
(mm) (Holes) (Holes)
BBSA-080-R 80 150 x 130 x 12 14mm 18mm
BBSA-02 100 180 x 130 x 12 14mm 18mm
BBSA-02A 100 180 x 130 x 12 18mm
BBSA-04 100 180 x 130 x 12 14mm
BBSA-125-R 125 200 x 130 x 12 14mm 14mm 14mm 18mm
BBSA-141-R 141 240 x 150 x 12 18mm
BBSA-160-R 160 225 x 225 x 20 18mm

BBSA
Busbar Support Assembly (Fixed Type)
Available for the range of Busbar diameters below, with hole diameters and centres listed.
Please contact PLP for various other sizes and styles.

Part To Base Size Hole Diameters and Centres

Number Suit LxWxH No.5 No.8 76 127 No.9
Busbar (mm) (Holes) (Holes) P.C.D. P.C.D. (Holes)
(mm) (Holes) (Holes)
BBSA-080-F 80 150 x 130 x 12 14mm 18mm
BBSA-01 100 180 x 130 x 12 14mm 18mm
BBSA-100-F 100 180 x 130 x 12 14mm
BBSA-125-F 125 200 x 130 x 12 14mm 14mm 14mm 18mm
BBSA-141-F 141 240 x 150 x 12 18mm
BBSA-160-F 160 225 x 225 x 20 18mm

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Support - Single 2

For Rigid Busbar

BUSLIGN Fittings
BBFS
Busbar Fixed Support (Weld-On U-Type)

Part Busbar Outer P.C.D

Number (mm)
BBFS-080-# 80 #
BBFS-100-# 100 #
BBFS-125-# 125 #
BBFS-141-# 141 #
BBFS-200-# 200 #

Part Number System

BBFS Busbar Fixed Support U-Type
080 Busbar Outer Diameter (mm)
# P.C.D. (76 or 127)

BBEPL
Busbar End Palm (L-Type)
Can be used as an end cap palm and or fixed support

Part Busbar Outer Palm

Number (mm) Type
BBEPL-080-AS# 80 AS#
BBEPL-100-AS# 100 AS#
BBEPL-125-AS# 125 AS#
BBEPL-140-AS# 140 AS#
BBEPL-160-AS# 160 AS#

Part Number System

BBEPL Busbar End Palm L-Type
080 Busbar outer Diameter
AS# Palm Type E.g. AS1, AS2 etc...

BBEPLS
Busbar End Palm L Type (Sliding Support)

Part Busbar Outer Palm

Number (mm) Type
BBEPLS-080-AS# 80 AS#
BBEPLS-100-AS# 100 AS#
BBEPLS-125-AS# 125 AS#

Part Number System

BBEPLS Busbar End Palm L Type Sliding Support
080 Busbar outer Diameter
AS# Palm Type E.g. AS1, AS2 etc...

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 Support - Single

D-ABS
Aluminium Busbar Support Clamp (Type ABS)
Busbar support clamps are cast to size in Aluminium Alloy and fitted with stainless
steel bolts. Clamps may be converted from clamping to sliding type or vice versa, by
simply reversing the cap.

Part O.D. Tube Dimensions (mm)

Number (mm ) A B C K R S
D-ABS15 12.7 21 76 25 M12 37 38
D-ABS17 15.9 23 51 25 M10 36 37
D-ABS25 19.1 25 76 25 M12 41 42
D-ABS30 25.4 25 51 32 M10 41 46
D-ABS35 25.4 25 76 38 M12 46 51
C
D-ABS40 31.8 27 51 38 M10 46 51
K Bolt Size D-ABS42 41.3 33 76 38 M12 56 59
B
D-ABS45 31.8 29 76 38 M12 52 54
D-ABS50 38.1 32 51 32 M10 57 59
R S
D-ABS55 38.1 33 76 38 M12 57 59
D-ABS60 50.8 40 76 38 M12 70 72
A D-ABS65 57.2 43 76 38 M12 76 78
D-ABS70 60.3 43 76 38 M12 76 79
Clamped Sliding D-ABS75 63.5 54 127 51 M16 98 100
D-ABS80 80.0 54 127 51 M16 103 105
D-ABS85 76.2 54 127 51 M16 103 105
D-ABS100 88.9 60 127 51 M16 110 111
D-ABS102 100.0 61 127 51 M16 110 112

D-BS
Copper Busbar Support Clamp (Type BS)

Part O.D. Tube Dimensions (mm)

Number (mm ) A B C K R S
D-BS5 6.35 14.0 50.8 25.4 M10 25.4 26.9
D-BS10 12.70 19.0 50.8 28.5 M10 31.7 33.3
D-BS15 12.70 19.0 76.2 28.5 M12 36.5 38.1
D-BS17 15.88 22.0 50.8 25.4 M10 38.1 36.5
D-BS20 19.05 22.0 50.8 28.5 M10 34.9 36.5
D-BS25 19.05 25.4 76.2 28.5 M12 39.7 41.2
D-BS30 25.40 25.4 50.8 28.5 M10 46.0 47.6
D-BS35 25.40 25.4 76.2 28.5 M12 41.2 42.8
C D-BS40 31.75 28.5 50.8 28.5 M10 49.2 50.8
D-BS45 31.75 28.5 76.2 28.5 M12 42.8 44.4
K Bolt Size
B D-BS50 38.10 31.7 50.8 28.5 M10 53.9 55.5
D-BS55 38.10 31.7 76.2 28.5 M12 49.2 50.8
R S D-BS60 50.80 38.0 76.2 28.5 M12 68.2 69.8
D-BS70 63.50 44.5 127.0 31.7 M16 82.5 84.1
A
Note: Adaptor plate part no. E8045 available to suit 127mm PCD insulators and above
BS type connectors.
Clamped Sliding

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Rigid Support - Single 2

For Rigid Busbar

BUSLIGN Fittings
D-TF
Tube Connector (Type TF Copper & ATF Aluminium)
These connectors provide an inexpensive tube to flat termination. They also
combine with the flexible braid connections to provide expansion joints between
tubes in lines, tubes at right angles and between tube and flat terminals.
Connectors can be supplied with stainless steel bolts and nuts.

Part Number O.D. Fig. Dimensions (mm) Bolt

Without With Tube No. A B C D E Size
Bolts Bolts (mm)
10 D-TF10B 12.7 1 32 25 54 - 29 M10
D-TF15 D-TF15B 15.9 1 32 25 54 - 29 M19
D-TF20 D-TF20B 15.9 2 32 48 54 22 29 M10
D-TF25 D-TF25B 19.1 1 38 25 57 - 32 M10
D-TF30 D-TF30B 19.1 2 35 48 57 22 32 M10
D-TF34 D-TF34B 25.4 1 44 22 57 - 38 M10
D-TF35 D-TF35B 25.4 1 44 29 60 - 38 M10
D-TF40 D-TF40B 25.4 2 41 48 60 22 38 M10
D-TF45 D-TF45B 25.4 2 41 54 64 29 38 M10
D-TF4522 D-TF4522B 25.4 2 40 76 76 51 51 M10
D-TF45A D-TF45AB 27.0 2 43 54 64 29 38 M10
D-TF46 D-TF46B 28.6 1 44 29 60 - 38 M10
D-TF47 D-TF47B 28.6 2 44 54 64 29 38 M10
C
C D-TF49 D-TF49B 30.0 2 46 54 70 29 44 M10
D-TF50 D-TF50B 31.8 2 48 54 70 29 44 M12
D B
B D-TF52 D-TF52B 34.0 2 51 54 70 29 44 M10
D-TF53 D-TF53B 35.0 2 51 54 70 29 44 M10
E E D-TF54 D-TF54B 38.1 1 57 22 70 - 51 M10
D-TF55 D-TF55B 38.1 2 54 54 76 29 51 M10
D-TF56 D-TF56B 38.1 2 60 76 83 44 54 M12
A D-TF57 D-TF57B 40.0 2 56 55 76 29 51 M10
D-TF60 D-TF60B 48.0 2 64 57 83 29 57 M10
D-TF65 D-TF65B 50.8 2 67 54 89 29 64 M10
10mm
D-TF67 D-TF67B 60.0 2 80 54 98 29 73 M10
D-TF70 D-TF70B 63.5 2 84 54 105 29 80 M10
D-TF75 D-TF75B 76.2 2 95 54 114 29 89 M10

Note: For current rating of parts on this page, contact PLP direct.

D-PTC
Tube Connector (Type TPC Copper)
For the connection of tubular busbar to switchgear terminal plates with four 14mm
diameter holes at 50mm centres. Two PTC connectors are required per termination.
Materials: High copper content alloy castings. Stainless steel bolts, washers and nuts.

50mm 25mm

13mm

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BBSA
Busbar Support Assembly (Double)
Double supports are designed to be mounted on Post insulators where busbars
need to be connected via flexible connectors. Standard centre heights are 130mm
over mounting palm to busbar centre line up to busbar diameter of 141mm.
Please contact PLP for various other sizes and styles.

Double Supports are available in the following three designs;

Roller/Roller
Roller/Fixed
Fixed/Fixed
Fixed/Sliding

Part To Support Base Size Hole Diameters and

Number Suit Type LxWxH Centres (mm)
Busbar (mm) 76 127
(mm) P.C.D. P.C.D.
(Holes) (Holes)
BBSA-05 100 Roller-Roller 270x180x12 14 18
BBSA-100-FF 100 Fixed-Fixed 270x180x12 18
BBSA-100-RF 100 Roller-Fixed 270x180x12 18
BBSA-100-RR 100 Roller-Roller 400x225x12 18
BBSA-125-RR 125 Roller-Roller 270x200x20 18
BBSA-141-RF 141 Roller-Fixed 250x240x12 18
BBSA-141-RR 141 Roller-Roller 250 x 240 x 12 18
BBSA-160-RR 160 Roller-Roller 270 x 200 x 20 18

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Bolted Connections 2

For Rigid Busbar

BUSLIGN Fittings
D-AST
Aluminium Busbar to Busbar (Type AST)
Type AST straight connectors are cast to size in high strength aluminium alloy and
fitted with stainless steel bolts and nuts. Both connector halves are identical.

Part O.D. Tube Length L Bolt

Number (mm) (mm) Size
D-AST5 19.1 105 M10
D-AST20 25.4 127 M12
D-AST35 31.8 152 M12
D-AST50 38.1 152 M12
D-AST85 50.8 178 M12
D-AST86 57.2 191 M12
D-AST88 60.3 191 M12
D-AST90 63.5 191 M12
D-AST95 76.2 216 M12
D-AST80M 80.0 178 M12
L D-AST100 88.9 216 M12
D-AST100M 101.6 184 M12

Note: Favailable to suit a wide range of busbar sizes, contact PLP for further
details.

D-ST
Straight Connector Busbar to Busbar (Type ST Copper)
This heavy duty connector is cast to size. The minute surface projections provide a
multiple point high pressure contact which gives a low resistance joint. Both connector
halves are identical. Connectors are supplied with stainless steel bolts, nuts and spring
washers.

Part O.D. Tube Fig. Dim. L Bolt

Number (mm) (mm) Size
D-ST5 19.1 1 70 M10
L D-ST20 25.4 1 83 M12
D-ST20C 25.4 2 127 M10
D-ST27 28.6 2 140 M10
D-ST35 31.8 1 102 M12
D-ST50 38.1 1 102 M12
D-ST85 50.8 2 159 M12
D-ST95 76.2 2 229 M12

Note: For current rating of parts on this page, contact PLP direct.

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D-RS
Reducer Busbar or Studs (Type RS - Copper)
The type RS reducer is designed for use with solid copper busbar tube and equipment
studs.

Materials: High copper content alloy casting. Stainless steel bolts, washers and nuts.

Part O.D. Tube (mm) Dimensions (mm) Bolt

Number Tube1 Tube2 A B L Size
D-RS1110 28.6 25.4 57 51 108 M10
D-RS1210 30.2 25.4 57 51 108 M10
L D-RS1508 38.1 22.2 60 57 117 M10
B A D-RS1509 38.1 25.0 60 57 117 M10
D-RS1511 38.1 28.6 60 54 114 M10
D-RS1512 38.1 30.2 60 54 114 M10
D-RS1514 38.1 34.9 60 54 114 M10
D-RS1610 39.7 25.4 60 57 117 M10
Bolt Size D-RS1818 44.5 44.5 76 76 152 M12

D-RT
Reducer Busbars (Type RT - Copper)
The type RT is a two piece design suitable for use with tubular busbar. It is cast in high
copper content alloy and fitted with stainless steel bolts, nuts and spring washers.

Part O.D. Tube (mm) Dimensions (mm) Bolt

Number Tube1 Tube2 A B L Size
D-RT15 25.4 19.1 44 35 79 M10
D-RT30 31.8 19.1 48 32 79 M10
D-RT32C 31.8 25.4 57 56 114 M10
D-RT45 38.1 25.4 51 51 102 M12
D-RT47 38.1 30.2 51 51 102 M12
D-RT60 44.5 25.4 54 44 98 M12
L D-RT65 44.5 31.8 62 46 108 M12
D-RT75 50.8 25.4 54 44 98 M12
D-RT80 50.8 38.1 64 48 111 M12
D-RT90 76.2 38.1 64 51 114 M12

Note: For current rating of parts on this page, contact PLP direct.

B A

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Bolted Connections 2

For Rigid Busbar

BUSLIGN Fittings
D-ATT
Aluminium Tee Connector Busbar to Busbar (Type ATT)

Type ATT tee connectors are cast to size in high strength aluminium alloy. Both
connector halves are identical. Supplied with stainless steel bolts and nuts.

Part O.D. Tube (mm) Dimensions (mm) Bolt

Number Run Tap A B C Size
D-ATT28 28.6 25.4 75 111 44 M10
D-ATT35 31.8 31.8 108 152 83 M12
D-ATT3830 38.1 30.0 106 149 86 M12
D-ATT50 38.1 38.1 111 156 90 M12
D-ATT75 50.8 25.4 108 159 76 M12
D-ATT2020 50.8 50.8 127 178 102 M12
W D-ATT2410 60.3 25.4 114 171 89 M12
D-ATT2413 60.3 31.8 114 171 102 M12
D-ATT2415 60.3 38.1 114 171 102 M12
D-ATT88 60.3 60.3 133 187 108 M12
L D-ATT89 63.5 63.5 137 191 121 M12
A D-ATT93 76.2 50.8 130 194 99 M12
D-ATT95 76.2 76.2 175 238 114 M12
D-ATT8064 80.0 63.5 184 248 114 M12
D-ATT8080 80.0 80.0 175 238 114 M12
D-ATT99 88.9 50.8 143 222 105 M12
D-ATT100 88.9 60.3 146 219 108 M12
D-ATT3535 88.9 88.9 197 270 146 M12
D-ATT10060 100.0 60.3 201 282 127 M16
D-ATT10080 100.0 80.0 202 283 143 M16
D-ATT100100 100.0 100.0 305 283 143 M16
D-ATT4525 114.3 63.5 194 292 117 M12
D-ATT11480 114.3 80.0 210 298 152 M16
D-ATT4533 114.3 82.6 210 298 152 M16

Note: For current rating of parts on this page, contact PLP direct.

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D-TT
Tee Connector Busbar to Busbar (Type TT Copper)
This heavy duty connector is cast to size. The minute surface projections provide
a multiple point high pressure contact which gives a low resistance joint. Both
connector halves are identical. Connectors are supplied with stainless steel bolts
and nuts. Refer to table on adjoining page for conductor ranges and dimensions.

Part O.D. Tube (mm) Fig. Dimensions (mm) Bolt

Number Run Tap No. A L W Size
D-TT3 15.9 15.9 1 55 80 35 M10
D-TT5 19.1 19.1 1 57 83 38 M10
D-TT7 20.6 20.6 1 57 83 38 M10
D-TT10 19.1 25.4 1 68 98 44 M12
W D-TT15 25.4 19.1 1 62 92 38 M10
D-TT17 22.2 20.6 1 68 98 44 M12
D-TT20 25.4 25.4 1 70 103 43 M12
D-TT20C 25.4 25.4 2 68 98 76 M10
D-TT21 28.6 28.6 1 71 107 44 M12
D-TT25 25.4 38.1 1 87 121 44 M12
D-TT27 28.6 15.9 2 73 108 50 M10
D-TT28 30.2 25.4 1 75 111 44 M12
D-TT30 31.8 19.1 1 64 95 44 M10
D-TT32 31.8 25.4 1 75 111 44 M12
W D-TT35 31.8 31.8 1 76 114 44 M12
D-TT40 31.8 44.5 2 102 138 86 M12
D-TT45 38.1 25.4 1 76 117 50 M12
D-TT45C 38.1 25.4 2 76 114 92 M10
D-TT50 38.1 38.1 2 105 146 83 M12
L
A D-TT50C 38.1 38.1 2 80 117 92 M10
D-TT55 38.1 50.8 2 110 149 97 M12
D-TT60 44.5 25.4 1 80 124 50 M12
D-TT65 44.5 31.8 1 110 156 73 M12
D-TT70 44.5 44.5 2 110 154 89 M12
D-TT75 50.8 25.4 1 84 133 50 M12
D-TT78 48.4 31.8 2 102 151 90 M12
W D-TT79 50.8 31.8 2 102 151 90 M12
D-TT80 50.8 38.1 2 108 157 90 M12
D-TT83 48.4 50.8 2 116 164 95 M12
D-TT84 48.4 48.4 2 116 164 95 M12
D-TT85 50.8 50.8 2 116 162 95 M12
D-TT86 54 50.8 2 116 168 95 M12
D-TT88 63.5 38.1 2 114 168 95 M12
D-TT90 76.2 38.1 2 114 178 83 M12
D-TT95 76.2 76.2 3 156 216 95 M12
D-TT100 88.9 60.3 2 140 211 109 M12

Note: For current rating of parts on this page, contact PLP direct.

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Bolted Connections 2

For Rigid Busbar

BUSLIGN Fittings
D-ABT
Aluminium Terminal Lug Busbar to Palm (Type ABT)
For terminating tubular aluminium busbar at switchgear palms. Castings are in high
strength aluminium. Bolts and nuts are stainless steel.

Part O.D. No. of Dimensions (mm)

Number Tube holes
A B C D E K L T Z
(mm) in Palm

D-ABT20 25.4 2 38 38 16 83 83 M12 162 10 32

D-ABT30 31.8 2 38 38 16 83 83 M12 162 10 32
D-ABT40 38.1 4 67 38 16 76 86 M12 156 11 35
D-ABT50 50.8 4 83 50 16 76 100 M12 165 14 42
D-ABT54 57.2 - 83 - - 80 105 - 168 14 44
E B A
D-ABT57 60.3 - 83 - - 83 108 - 171 14 46
D-ABT63 61.0 2 83 50 30 83 100 M12 172 14 46
B C D-ABT64 63.5 4 83 50 16 83 100 M12 172 14 46
L
D-ABT80 80.0 4 83 50 15 83 130 M12 172 16 57
D
D-ABT95 76.2 - 83 - - 83 171 - 172 16 55
K Bolt Size D-ABT105 88.9 - 102 - - 83 140 - 184 14 61

D-ABTL
Right Angle Aluminium Terminal Lug Busbar to Palm
(Type ABT-L)
Designed for terminating tubular aluminium busbar at right angles to the contact surface.
Castings are in high strength aluminium. Bolts and nuts are stainless steel.

Part O.D. No. of Dimensions (mm)

Number Tube holes A B C D E L K T
(mm) in Palm
D-ABT30L 31.8 2 67 38 16 83 81 156 M12 13
D-ABT40L 38.1 4 67 38 16 76 87 143 M12 13
D-ABT57L 60.3 - 83 - - 79 105 185 - 14
D-ABT250L 63.5 4 89 38 25 89 111 216 M12 14
B C
Note: For current rating of parts on this page, contact PLP direct.

E B A

T
K Bolt Size

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D-BT
Terminal Lug Busbar To Palm (Type BT Copper)
Designed for tube to flat connections. Castings are of high copper content
alloy. Lugs are machined on underside. Lugs are supplied with stainless
steel bolts and nuts. Note type BT20A is machined on both sides of the
lug.

Part O.D. No. of Dimensions (mm)

Number Tube holes
(mm) in Palm A B C D E L K T Z
D-BT2 12.7 2 29 --- 14 32 38 64 M10 6 16
D-BT3 15.9 2 32 --- 16 32 49 70 M10 10 16
D-BT5 19.1 2 32 --- 16 35 52 73 M12 10 20
D-BT10 19.1 1 33 29 13 35 52 94 M10 10 20
D-BT20 25.4 1 41 38 16 44 67 121 M12 10 23
D-BT20A 25.4 5 38 --- 19 51 59 108 M12 6 16
D-BT30 31.8 1 48 38 16 51 59 127 M12 10 26
D-BT33 33.3 3 70 38 16 51 76 130 M12 10 30
D-BT40 38.1 3 70 38 16 51 80 130 M12 11 30
D-BT46 46.0 4 70 38 16 64 89 146 M12 11 37
D-BT50 50.8 4 70 38 16 70 95 152 M12 11 37

Note: For current rating of parts on this page, contact PLP direct.

T Z
C

A E

B C

L
K Bolt Size

B B

B C B C

K Bolt Size

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Bolted Connections 2

For Rigid Busbar

BUSLIGN Fittings
D-LS
Tinned Coper Right Angle Terminal Lug Busbar to Palm
(Type LS)
Designed for terminating tubular copper busbar at right angles to the contact surface.
Castings are in high strength copper with a tinned surface finish. Bolts and nuts are
stainless steel.

Part O.D. Tube Dimensions (mm)

Number mm C E H L T K
D-LS5 19.1 79 35 44 133 10 M12
D-LS7 22.2 79 35 44 133 10 M12
D-LS20 25.4 76 41 64 143 10 M12
D-LS20C 25.4 102 57 64 171 13 M12
D-LS25 30.2 102 67 76 184 19 M12
D-LS25C 30.2 102 57 64 171 13 M12
D-LS28A 30.2 140 75 76 235 13 M16
D-LS30 31.8 83 43 64 146 13 M12
E
D-LS40 38.1 102 57 60 184 13 M12
L D-LS50 50.8 102 60 73 193 13 M12
50mm
K Bolt Size

D-LS54 57.2 102 73 76 200 13 M12

D-LS95 76.2 102 67 83 216 13 M12
D-LS2018 30.2 76 54 64 143 10 M10
T
C H
Note: For current rating of parts on this page, contact PLP direct.

D-CS
Terminal Lug Stud or Busbar to Palm (Type CS Copper)
For the connection of vertical tubular busbar to switchgear terminal plates. Also used
on equipment studs to provide a flat contact palm.

Materials: Terminal lugs are cast in high copper content alloy. Bolts, nuts and spring
washers are stainless steel.

Part O.D. Tube Dimensions (mm)

Number (mm) A B C D L M T K
D-CS5 19.1 16 51 51 83 130 83 10 M12
D-CS20 25.4 16 51 51 83 149 83 13 M12
D-CS20B 25.4 19 38 38 83 149 83 13 M10
A B
D-CS112 28.6 16 38 38 76 149 76 10 M12
D-CS28 30.2 --- --- --- 76 146 76 10 M12
D C
D-CS28C 30.2 25 51 51 102 171 108 13 M12
D-CS30C 31.8 25 51 51 102 171 108 13 M12
D-CS38 34.9 25 51 51 102 171 105 13 M12
D-CS40C 38.1 25 51 51 102 171 105 13 M12
K Bolt Size
D-CS42 39.7 25 51 51 102 171 105 13 M12
D-CS42A 39.7 35 70 70 140 210 143 13 M16
D-CS181 46.0 25 38 51 102 178 105 16 M12
M D-CS231 58.7 25 38 51 102 203 108 19 M12
O.D. D-CS250 63.5 25 38 51 102 203 108 19 M12
T

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BBTL
Busbar Terminal Lug
Part Pin Palm Bend Part Number System
Number Type Angle BBTL Busbar Terminal Lug
BBTL-25-AS#-* 25 AS# * 080 Pin Diameter
BBTL-30-AS#-* 30 AS# * AS# Palm Type eg. AS1, AS2, AS3
BBTL-40-AS#-* 40 AS# * * Bend Angle 0,15, 30, 45 or 90
BBTL-50-AS#-* 50 AS# *

BBTLS
Busbar Terminal Lug - Short
Part Pin Palm Bend
Number Type Angle
BBTLS-25-AS#-* 25 AS# *
BBTLS-30-AS#-* 30 AS# *
BBTLS-40-AS#-* 40 AS# *
BBTLS-50-AS#-* 50 AS# *

BBBIP
Busbar Bolted Inline Palm
Part Busbar Palm Part Number System
Number Outer Type BBBIP Busbar Bolted Inline Palm
(mm) 50 Busbar Outer Diameter
BBBIP-050-AS# 50 AS# AS# Palm Type E.g. AS1, AS2 etc...
BBBIP-080-AS# 80 AS#
BBBIP-100-AS# 100 AS#

BBBES
Busbar Bolted Earth Stirrup
Part Busbar Outer Part Number System
Number (mm) BBBES Busbar Bolted Earth Stirrup
BBBES-050 50 50 Busbar Outer Diameter
BBBES-080 80
BBBES-100 100

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Bolted Connections 2

For Rigid Busbar

BUSLIGN Fittings
BBBTP
Busbar Bolted Terminal Palm
Part Busbar Outer Palm
Number (mm) Type
BBBTP-050-AS# 50 AS#
BBBTP-080-AS# 80 AS#
BBBTP-100-AS# 100 AS#

Part Number System

BBBTP Busbar Bolted Terminal Palm
50 Busbar Outer Diameter
AS# Palm Type E.g. AS1, AS2 etc...

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