CABLE TRAY «5t CABLE BUS

Decade after decade, for 60 years and running, MP HUSKY continues to be the trusted and proven name in Cable Bus and Cable Tray. With more systems installed in more industries and environments than any other manufacturer, you can rest assured MP HUSKY has the experience and capability to meet your most demanding requirements. As we begin another decade, MP HUSKY is stronger than ever and positioned to lead the industry with the latest innova- tions, eco-friendly products, and engineering and manufacturing technologies. Our focus continues to remain on providing unmatched customer support, investing...

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CABLE BUS MP HUSKY Cable Bus Systems are engineered and manufactured for superior reliability as well as to utilize less conductive material, providing signiicant savings versus non-segregated phase bus duct, conduit and wire, and other electrical feeders. As copper prices have continued to remain at historically high levels, the savings clients realize are even greater and more important. No matter how you look at it, MP HUSKY Cable Bus outperforms other electrical busways in reliability, cost and lexibility. See for yourself why more owners, engineers and buyers choose MP HUSKY Cable Bus Systems...

CABLE BUSBUS CABLE Features & Beneits Reliable • Our system utilizes continuous runs of power cable (no faulty splices) from termination to termination. • MP HUSKY utilizes high quality, factory insulated cables. • DuraBlock Polymer cable support blocks (Fire Rated & Std) will not decay, rot or lose structural integrity for 50+ years. Lowest Cost • Free Air Rating allows greater ampacity with less copper, achieving signiicant cost savings. • Substantial savings on materials and installation costs compared to other systems. • In addition to utilizing the least amount of space, radiused ittings...

Features & Beneits Labor Savings • Cables run in parallel throughout entire bus housing. • Our system does not interleave or transpose cables in the bus housing. • Lightweight, ventilated enclosure that two men can easily lift 12’ or 24’ sections into position. • No special heavy erection equipment required. Safe • MP HUSKY Cable Bus is an all welded rigid construction. • Contractors are free of shock hazards - no exposed bus elements, only insulated conductors used. Factory Fabricated - All Welded • Ventilated design prevents entry of foreign objects. • Bottom cable support block is factory...

CABLE BUSBUS CABLE Technical Information Selection of the proper Cable Bus system must be undertaken with care to assure that it compliments the design of the overall electrical power system. Shielding Shielding is used on power cables to conine the dielectric ield of the conductor to the cable insulation. Shielded Power Cables are used in Cable Bus for applications above 2500 volts and when any of the following conditions exist: 1. Where cables are subject to soot or other heavy deposits that may form paths to ground. 2. Where electrostatic discharge can efect nearby computerized control cables...

Technical Information MP HUSKY Cable Bus is designed for balance of conductors within a phase (intra-phase) and balance between the phases (inter-phase). Many phasing arrangements will provide inter-phase balance of currents due to the load impedance, but the majority of these phasing arrangements provide intra-phase current imbalance. System Balance Cable Bus is a power distribution system using insulated single conductor power cables with support blocks that maintain cable spacing. Each phase consists of one or more cables connected in parallel. The complete assembly is enclosed in a ventilated...

CABLE BUSBUS CABLE Technical Information Short Circuit Testing Since Cable Bus is often used for main feeder connections, (e.g. substation, generator or transformer to switchgear, load centers and high voltage machines), the available short circuit current will be that of the utility or generator supply through the transformers. In some cases, the Cable Bus feeds large motors and the motor contribution to short circuit must also be considered. Numerous tables are available listing motor contributions for various operating conditions. The Cable Bus systems were tested on a 600 volt, 3 phase, 60Hz...

Technical Information Grounding A Cable Bus system must aford protection to life and property against faults caused by electrical disturbances. Lightning, electrical system failures, as well as failures in the system connected equipment all constitute possible fault hazard locations. For this reason, all metal enclosures of the system, as well as non-current carrying or neutral conductors should be tied together and reduced to a common potential. This includes the structural steel of the building, water, steam and gas piping. There are two distinct divisions to the system and equipment grounding...

CABLE BUSBUS CABLE Quality Assurance Our Quality Policy At MP HUSKY we are committed to producing only the highest quality products that meet or exceed our customers’ expectations and requirements. Our goal is to achieve 100% customer satisfaction by delivering the best products and services on-time and defect free. We will achieve this individually and corporately through tested and proven processes and controls, in our Quality System, and with a constant focus and efort on continuous improvement. MP HUSKY’s Cable Bus System are certiied to CSA C22.2 #27 (Busways) & CSA C22.2 #201 and UL Classiied...

Ampacity Comparisons This table illustrates the greater current carrying capacity of MP HUSKY Cable Bus as compared to alternate methods. The increased capacity is due to free air ventilation and engineered cable spacing and balance phasing arrangement. Based on NEC & ICEA Tables at 90 degrees Celsius in 40 degree Ambient. Conductor Size Interlocked Armored Cable (in Tray) Three Single Conductor Cables in Conduit (in Air) MP HUSKY Cable Bus 637 Amps 805 Amps 960 Amps 695 Amps 900 Amps 1061 Amps 685 Amps 885 Amps 1040 Amps 594 Amps 760 Amps 900 Amps 405 Amps 500 Amps 585 Amps 425 Amps 525 Amps...