TECHNICAL BLOG

The Case for Longer Laminated Busbars and How to Manage Design Issues

January 28, 2025
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Busbars have been evolving for over 100 years, with many waves of technology innovation continually expanding busbar capabilities to address new changing industry requirements. With the rise of new applications in the 2000s, extended-length busbars became necessary to distribute power efficiently across longer distances. Some of the key drivers for long busbars include: Renewable Energy:… View Article

The Ins and Outs of Busbar Die Fabrication

November 15, 2024
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Die fabrication is a critical factor in the design and production of electrical busbars. Proper integration of die fabrication into the overall end-to-end development process is key to reducing costs, shortening schedules, and assuring high quality production ramp-up. Well managed die fabrication processes help with: Precision and Consistency Efficient Material Utilization Implementing Complex Geometries Enabling… View Article

Best Practices for HiPot Testing of Busbars

October 11, 2024
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HiPot testing, short for high potential testing or high voltage testing, is a type of electrical safety test conducted to verify the insulation integrity and electrical strength of electrical components and systems. This test is crucial for busbars, which are conductive bars or strips used to distribute electricity within a system, often in industrial settings…. View Article

Five Questions Customers Are Asking About Busbars

September 26, 2024
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  As leader in the design and manufacture of a wide range of busbars, Storm Power Components is continually responding to questions from customers and prospects regarding various busbar related issues.  Periodically, we publish some of these questions and answers to our FAQ list. Below are five recent questions: What are Practical Limits on Length… View Article

Comparison of Busbar Powder Coating Methods: Best Practices and Trade-offs

August 22, 2024
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Powder coating busbars offers important benefits, including: Increased Durability Electrical Insulation Aesthetic and Functional Finishes Chemical Resistance Environmentally Friendly Processes Cost-effectiveness Enhanced Performance This new Applications Note from Storm Power focuses on the two key methods for powder coating busbars: Electrostatic Spray Powder Coating Fluidized Bed Powder Coating The choice between electrostatic spray or fluidized… View Article