Comparison between Sandwich and Cast Resin Bustrunking
Sandwich Bustrunking Cast Resin Bustrunking
 Particulars
(SBT)
Finishing is good
Finishing
Multiple floor building power
feeding can be done with
single Bustrunking (BT)
system
Power tap Power tap off can be done
off from the single system
installed. In case the load
changes we have to just
replace the Tap off boxes of
higher rating.
The voltage drop of SBT is
Voltage
less as compared to cables
drop
Example for 3200A(Cu)
dimensions : 151(w)x340(h)
Dimension
and light in weight
s
Total run is made up of
multiple element which are
joint together. Thus making the
complete system maintenance
Installatio friendly.
n “free”
An enclosed system, but can
be tempered and may cause
system to malfunction
IP-54 for plug in type, IP55, 65
for feeder
Degree of Special protection is to be
protection taken for installation in
OUTDOOR area.
It consists of busbars in a
protective enclosure, including
straight lengths, fittings,
devices and accessories.
Enclosure
(CRBT)
Finishing is extremely good
Multiple floor building power
feeding can be done with
single BT system
Power tap off can be done
from the single system
installed. In case the load
changes we have to just
replace the Tap off boxes of
higher rating.
Voltage drop is equivalent to
Sandwich Bustrunking
3200A (Cu) dimensions :
104(w)x290(h) and light in
weight
Total run is made up of
multiple element which are
joint together and casted with
resin. Thus making the
complete system maintenance
Totally casted, cannot be
tampered. Fit and forget
system
IP68 (for feeder bus duct ),
IP55 (plug in bus duct)
Being IP68 the complete
system can be installed in
OUTDOOR.
The principle of this bus way
system is unique and based on
the direct encapsulation of
Al /Cu conductors with mixed
cast-resin insulation, filled
with a selected inert mineral
filling of different granules
sizes which has excellent
electrical insulations.
Advantages of Cast Resin
Installation adds to
aesthetics of building such as
an integral part of the building
Functions as good as Sandwich
Tap Off BT with additional
features over Sandwich BT
Voltage drops are similar
despite of more compact as
compared to SBT
Most compact form of BT,
weight of steel enclosure of
SBT is quite high compared to
resin insulation weight, hence
compact and lower weight
The CRBT is a fit and forget
system, renders extremely
reliable maintenance free
system
No tempering is possible and
hence serves as a worry free
electrical system
In CRBT the entire installation
is unaffected with moisture
water, rain, wide range of
chemicals, external depositions
etc. suitable for such
environments
The unique insulation feature
of this BT makes it suitable
and the only choice for harsh
environment such as Marine,
Oil & Gas, Petrochemical,
Cement, Cotton industries
etc. All other types of BTs
having a metallic enclosure are
bound to loose integrity after
some period in such
environments
 Sandwich Bustrunking
 Particulars
(SBT)
SBT have the limitation of fire
protection while these system
Fire are live and generally don’t
protection qualify for the fire protection
SBT can be exploded in case
of extreme situations such as
Explosion 3-Ph short circuits which can
proof impair the human safety in and
around the SBT
Impact Max impact resistance is IK10
resistance in case of steel enclosure and
for Al enclosures it is even
lesser
Extra holes/cutouts are
required.
Erection
No special tools are required.
RoHS Principally free from halogen.
Effect of Busbar systems cannot be
rodents damaged by various rodents,
which prevents the steel
casing.
Busbars according to IEC
61439 - 1&6, are sized to work
Ambient
on an ambient of + 35⁰C ,
temperatu
peaking at 40⁰C.This gives the
re
advantage of 10% factor over
the cables.
Cast Resin Bustrunking
(CRBT)
CRBT are tested for operation
under fire and are tested for 3
hrs. at 7500C continuous
operation as per IEC 60331-21
CRBT are tested fir being
explosion proof in extreme
events such as short circuit etc.
CRBT have impact resistance
of IK10 throughout the length
without any compromise
No extra holes/cutouts are
required.
No special tools are required.
Free from halogen.
Busbar systems cannot be
damaged by various rodents, as deposition of foreign
it is casted in insulating resin, material/rodents on the
Busbars according to IEC
61439 - 1&6, are sized to work in weight CRBT perform
on an ambient of + 35⁰C ,
peaking at 40⁰C.This gives the SBT
advantage of 10% factor over
the cables.
Advantages of Cast Resin
A prominent feature of CSBT
which allows electrical system
to operate in situations like
fire, where emergency and
back up supplies need to
remain energized
Only form of BT which is
explosion proof, an extremely
safe electrical power
transportation system for
operating/other personnel
around it
High impact resistance makes
this product suitable for all
kind of environments
There is no need of any
alteration in the CRBT once
the fabrication is done,
supports are mounted without
any holes, cutouts.
Despite of unique in
construction, no special tools
are required for mounting and
installation
No issues of compliance to
RoHS and other green
certifications
No effect of any external
performance of CRBT
Despite of being compact, low
equally good as compared to