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Comparison of Busbar Powder Coating Methods: Best Practices and Trade-offs
August 22, 2024
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Bus Bars
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
At Storm Power Components, our Quality Management System is tightly interwoven into our core values and is designed to provide both an over-arching set of guidelines and detailed processes to assure that quality objectives are consistently achieved. This document provides an overview how the combination of big-picture and precision-focused approach enables the world-class quality results… View Article
Best Practices for Reducing Busbar Weight While Maintaining Ampacity and Performance
August 15, 2024
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Bus Bars
Reducing the weight of busbars while maintaining ampacity (the ability to carry current) can be challenging, especially for applications where weight is a critical factor, such as aerospace, automotive, etc. Some of the key considerations for reducing busbar weight include: Material Selection: Choose high-conductivity materials like aluminum or copper alloys that offer therequired ampacity but… View Article
Best Practices for Soldering, Brazing and Solderfree Methodologies for Use in Busbar Designs
July 16, 2024
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Bus Bars
Joining together multiple busbar segments is often a requirement for creating complex, unified busbar designs. In some cases, it may be necessary to create a longer busbar out of short segments or to incorporate T-segments into the design. Also adding bushings for mounting, insulation and/or mechanical strength are key factors for many busbar designs. This… View Article
One of the key elements for successful busbar integration involves the fastener strategy for mounting and securing it in place. When designing and implementing fastener methods for busbars, several key considerations are essential to ensure safety, efficiency, and reliability. Key factors include: Mechanical Strength Corrosion Resistance Thermal Management Insulation and Isolation Ease of Installation and… View Article