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Section 1 MPHusky Overview Page 1 Company History

Associations & Certifications

Page 2 Industries We Support

Contact Information

Page 3 Quality Systems

Section 2 MPHusky Cable Tray Page 4 Ladder Tray/Trough

Page 5 Channel/Centray

Page 6-7 Cable Tray Selection Charts

Page 8 Techtray/Cable Way

Section 3 MPHusky CABLE BUS Page 9 Cable Bus Construction

Reliability

Page 10 Cost Savings/Ease of Installation

Flexibility

Page 11 Short Circuit Bracing

Engineering/Equipment Coordination

Page 12 Cable bus Support

Components & Accessories

Applications

Page 13 Client and Partner Listing

Section 4 Project Profiles Pgs 14-17 Project Profiles

Section 5 Technical Data Page 18 Voltage and Amperage Chart

Page 19 Ampacity Comparisons

Page 20 Match Marked Drawings

Pgs 21-27 MPHusky Product Specifications

Table of Contents

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MPHusky

Company HistoryCompany HistoryCompany History

MPHusky was founded in 1955 and originally began operations as Husky Products. Over

the following 50+ years of leadership and service, MPHusky has gone through several

transformations and mergers, including Husky/Burndy and Metal Products, thus leading to

what is today MPHusky—America’s leading manufacturer of Cable Tray and Cable bus

Power Distribution Systems.

Throughout these changes one thing has remained constant—the “Husky” drive to be

the most reliable, highest quality, cost effective and innovative manufacturer of

Cable Support Systems and Cable Bus Power Distribution Systems. We have an

unsurpassed commitment to customer satisfaction and service, and we are eager to earn

your loyalty and trust. As we continue to build and strengthen our partnerships with our

customers, we look forward to the next 50 years of service and support.

Associations, Certifications and Standards:Associations, Certifications and Standards:Associations, Certifications and Standards: MPHusky is a charter member of NEMA, the Cable Tray Institute, and a corporate member

of BICSI. Those and other certifications / associations are below:

MPHusky is also audited in conformance with 10 CFR50 Appendix B—Nuclear

Standards (U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission).

Our high quality systems are proven to meet and exceed the stringent requirements of 10

CFR50 Appendix B—Nuclear Standards of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and

our systems are utilized in many installations at Nuclear Power facilities throughout the

United States.

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MPHusky Page 3

Quality AssuranceQuality AssuranceQuality Assurance Our Quality Policy

At MPHusky, 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 free of defect. We will

achieve this individually and corporately through tested and proven processes and controls in

our Quality System, with a constant focus and effort on continuous improvement.

Item Standards

MPHusky Quality Systems

• ANSI/ASQC Q9001-2000 (ISO 9001 Compliant)

• ASME NQA-1-2004

• ANSI N45.2

Cable Manufacturers: General

Cable, Okonite, Kerite, Pirelli, etc.

-Quality Assurance

-Manufacturing Standards

ISO 9001 Certified

Includes ICEA, CSA, ANSI, IEEE

Load Test Standards NEMA VE-1/CSA Tray Standards

Heat Rise Test Standards ANSI C37.20, C37.24, actual test results available upon request

Cable Ampacity Standards

• IPCEA P-46-426; ICEA S-66-524; IEEE S-135

• CSA CEC Part 1 & C22.2; Canadian NEC Table 1 & Table 5A

• United States NEC 310-17

Fault Bracing Standards NEC Article 370

Short Circuit Certification Westinghouse High Power Test Labs, copy of test report available upon

request

Grounding UL, CSA

Welding • AWS D1.1 (American Welding Society Structural Welding Code: Steel)

• AWS D1.3/D1.2: (American Welding Society Structural Welding Code:

Aluminum)

• AWS C1.1/ANSI American Welding Society Recommended Practices

for Resistance Welding

• ASME QW 100.1 American Society of Mechanical Engineers

• Welding Procedure Specifications (Procedure Qualifications Record)

• Certified Welding Inspector—QC1-96

Nuclear Audited in conformance with 10 CFR50 Appendix B—Nuclear Standards

(U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission)

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MPHusky Cable Tray Engineered to Support Reputations

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MPHusky

TroughTroughTrough (Ventrib)

A cable tray consisting of a ventilated or solid bottom contained within

longitudinal side members.

• Typically used by all industries to carry power, instrumentation,

data communications, computer, telephone, control and fiber

optic cables

• Ventilated or solid bottom designs, many with 22 gauge

corrugation that is 3 times stronger and 21 times stiffer than

14 gauge flat steel bottoms

• Corrugated seams between jointing sections eliminate need for

bottom seam splices

• Meets NEMA 8A to 20C +

LadderLadderLadder (Flange In or Flange Out)

A cable tray consisting of two longitudinal side members

connected by individual transverse members, designed to

support power cable, control cable, instrumentation, and

telecom/data.

• Meets NEMA 8A to 20C+

• Typically used for heavier duty power applications

by power plants, pulp and paper mills,

petrochemical plants and industrial construction

requiring strength and reliability

• Our flange out design utilizes exclusive technology which completely welds entire cross

section of rungs to the outside of the rails for optimum structural integrity and reduced

side rail rotation

• Best for supporting various diameter power cables, instrumentation, and control

• Capable of long support spans of 12 to 24 feet

• Available in FLANGE IN or FLANGE OUT design

• Significant cost savings over conduit & wire

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Page 5 MPHusky ChannelChannelChannel A cable tray consisting of one piece, ventilated or solid bottom channel

section, designed for use with a single power cable or multiple control or

single circuit cables.

• Typically used by all industries as a low cost way to

connect equipment to main cable tray systems

• Ventilated or solid bottom designs

• Furnished 1-3/4” deep and 4” or 6” wide

• Compact size makes it easier to position around and

connect to equipment

• Available in aluminum, mill-galvanized steel, steel HDGAF,

stainless steel and PVC-coated aluminum or steel

CentrayCentrayCentray (Center Rail)

A center rail cable tray for an integrated wire management system.

Centray simplifies the support and routing of power and telecom/teledata

cabling. A single hanger rod is used at each support point, which makes

installation easier by reducing support requirements and eliminating the

need to pull cable through the “trapeze” supports. Very few fittings

and variations, as well as single bolt connections, add to the

simplicity and lowest cost installation of this system.

• Cables can be laid on both sides

• Rungs come already attached transversely through either the

top or bottom of the center tubular rail • 50% less labor • 75% less components and hardware than other trays

• Each rung is securely staked to the center rail in four places with 4 rung types—Top Rung,

Bottom Rung, Dual- Width Rung, and Wall Rack

• Rung tips are chamfered to provide a smooth end and limit the opportunity for cable

damage (optional end caps available)

• Meets NEMA 12B and 12C

Flange in Ventray   Ventrib Trough  Flange Out Electray  Centray Center Rail 

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Page 6 MPHusky Cable Tray Selections

NEMA Class

NEMA Load Span

Siderail Height

Load Depth

Tray Type Prefix

Side-rail

Height

Load Depth

Tray Type Prefix

Siderail Height

Load Depth

Tray Type Prefix

Side-rail

Height

Load Depth

Tray Type Prefix

8A 50 lb/ft 8 ft. Span

- 4.5” 6”

- 3.5” 5”

- A( )BA A( )PB

- 4.5” 6”

- 3.5

4.96

- A()JA A()MB

- - -

- - -

- - -

- 4” 6”

- 3” 5”

- S( )B S( )P

8B 75 lb/ft 8 ft. Span

- 4.5” 6”

- 3.5” 5”

- A( )BA A( )PB

- 4.5” 6”

- 3.5

4.96

- A()JA A()MB

- - -

- - -

- - -

- 4” 6”

- 3” 5”

- S( )B S( )P

8C 100 lb/ft 8 ft. Span

- 4.5” 6”

- 3.5” 5”

- A( )BA A( )PB

- 4.5” 6”

- 3.5” 4.96”

- A()JA A()MB

- - -

- - -

- - -

- 4” 6”

- 3” 5”

- S( )B S( )P

12A 50 lb/ft 12 ft. Span

- 4.5” 6”

- 3.5” 5”

- A( )BA A( )PB

- 4.5” 6”

- 3.5” 4.96”

- A()JA A()MB

- - -

- - -

- - -

- 4” 6”

- 3” 5”

- S( )B S( )P

12B 75 lb/ft 12 ft. Span

4.5” 6”

3.5” 5”

A( )BB A( )PB

4.5” 6”

3.47” 4.96”

A()JA A()MB

- - -

- - -

- - -

4” 6”

3” 5”

S( )B S( )P

12C 100 lb/ft 12 ft. Span

4.5” 6”

3.5” 5”

A( )CA A( )EA

4.5” 6”

3.47” 4.96”

A()JA A()MB

4.5” 6”

3.5” 5”

A( )ICC A( )IEB

4.5” 6”

3.5” 5”

S( )BC S( )PD

16A 50 lb/ft 16 ft. Span

4.5” 6”

3.5” 5”

A( )CA A( )EA

4.5” 6”

3.47” 4.96”

A()YA A()XA

4.5” 6”

3.5” 5”

A( )ICC A( )IEB

4.5” 6.25”

3.5” 5.25”

S( )CD S( )EB

16B 75 lb/ft 16 ft. Span

4.5” 6”

3.5” 5”

A( )CA A( )EA

4.5” 6”

3.47” 4.96”

A()YA A()XA

4.5” 6”

3.5” 5”

A( )ICC A( )IEB

4.5” 6.25”

3.5” 5.25”

S( )CD S( )EB

16C 100 lb/ft 16 ft. Span

- 6”

- 5”

- A( )E

- 6”

3.47” 4.96”

A(X) -

4.5” 6”

3.5” 5”

A( )ICC A( )IEB

- 6.25”

- 5.25”

- S( )EB

20A 50 lb/ft 20 ft. Span

4.5” 6”

3.5” 5”

A( )CA A( )EA

4.5” 6”

3.47” 4.96”

A( )YA A( )XA

4.5” 6”

3.5” 5”

A( )ICC A( )IEB

4.5” 6.25”

3.5” 5.25”

S( )CD S( )EB

20B 75 lb/ft 20 ft. Span

- 6” 7”

- 5” 6”

- A( )E A( )E7

- 6” 7”

- 4.94” 5.94”

- A( )X A( )X7

4.5” 6”

3.5” 5”

A( )ICC A( )IEB

-

- 6.25”

-

- 5.25”

-

- S( )EB

-

20C 100 lb/ft 20 ft. Span

- 6” 7”

- 5” 6”

- A( )E1

A( )E71

- 6” 7”

- 4.94” 5.94”

- A( )X1

A( )X71

4.5” 6” -

3.5” 5” -

A()ICC A( )IEC

-

- 6.25”

-

- 5.25” 5.25”

S( )EC

-

20C+ Over 100lb 20 Ft. Span

- - - - - - 6” 5” A( )I6 6.25” 5.25 S( )ED

ALUMINUM

ELECTRAY LADDER ALUMINUM

VENTRAY LADDER ALUMINUM

I-BEAM LADDER STEEL

ELECTRAY LADDER

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Page 7 MPHusky Cable Tray Selections

NEMA Class

NEMA Load Span

Siderail Height

Load Depth

Tray Type Prefix

Side-rail

Height

Load Depth

Tray Type Prefix

Siderail Height

Load Depth

Tray Type Prefix

Side-rail

Height

Load Depth

Tray Type Prefix

8A 50 lb/ft 8 ft. Span

3.38” 4” 6”

2.82” 3.44” 5.44”

S( )H S( )J S( )M

3.38” 4” 6”

2.94” 3.57” 5.44”

SH SJ SM

4.5” 6”

- 4.06” 5.53”

- AJA AMB

3” 4” 6”

2” 3” 5”

3 4 6

8B 75 lb/ft 8 ft. Span

3.38” 4” 6”

2.82” 3.44” 5.44”

S( )H S( )J S( )M

3.38” 4” 6”

2.94” 3.57” 5.44”

SH SJ SM

- 4.5” 6”

- 4.06” 5.53”

- AJA AMB

3” 4” 6”

2” 3” 5”

3 4 6

8C 100 lb/ft 8 ft. Span

3.38” 4” 6”

2.82” 3.44” 5.44”

S( )H S( )J S( )M

3.38” 4” 6”

2.94” 3.57” 5.44”

SH SJ SM

- 4.5” 6”

- 4.06” 5.53”

- AJA AMB

3” 4” 6”

2” 3” 5”

3 4 6

12A 50 lb/ft 12 ft. Span

3.38” 4” 6”

2.82” 3.44” 5.44”

S( )H S( )J S( )M

3.38” 4” 6”

2.94” 3.57” 5.44”

SH SJ SM

- 4.5” 6”

- 4.06” 5.53”

- AJA AMB

3” 4” 6”

2” 3” 5”

3 4 6

12B 75 lb/ft 12 ft. Span

4” 6”

3.44” 5.44”

S( )J S( )M

4” 6”

3.57” 5.44”

SJ SM

4.5” 6”

4.06” 5.53”

AJB AMB

4” 6”

3” 5”

4 6

12C 100 lb/ft 12 ft. Span

4.5” 6”

3.94” 5.44”

S( )JC S( )MD

4.5” 6”

3.94” 5.44”

SJC SMD

4” 6”

3.53” 5.52”

AYA AXA

4” 6”

3” 5”

4 6

16A 50 lb/ft 16 ft. Span

4.5” 6.25”

3.44” 5.44”

S( )YD S( )XB

4.5” 6.25”

3.94” 5.69”

SYD SXB

4” 6”

3.53” 5.52”

AYA AXA

4” 6”

3” 5”

4 6

16B 75 lb/ft 16 ft. Span

4.5” 6.25”

3.94” 5.69”

S( )YD S( )XB

4.5” 6.25”

3.94” 5.69”

SYD SXB

4.5” 6”

4-1/8” 5-5/8”

AYA AXA

- 6”

- 6”

- 6

16C 100 lb/ft 16 ft. Span

- 6.25”

- 5.69”

- S( )XB

- 6.25”

- 5.69”

- SXB

- 6”

- 5.5”

- AX

- 6”

- 6”

- 6

20A 50 lb/ft 20 ft. Span

4.5” 6.25”

3.94” 5.69”

S( )YD S( )XB

4.5” 6.25”

3.94” 5.69”

SYD SXB

4.5” 6”

- 5.52”

AYA AXA

- 6”

- 6”

- 6

20B 75 lb/ft 20 ft. Span

- 6.25”

-

- 5.69”

-

- S( )XB

-

- 6.25”

-

- 5.69”

-

- SXB

-

- 6” 7”

- 5.5” 6.5”

- AX

AX7

- 6” -

- 6” -

- 6 -

20C 100 lb/ft 20 ft. Span

- 6.25”

-

- 5.68”

-

- S( )XC

-

- 6.25”

-

- 5.68”

-

- SXC

-

- 6” 7”

- 5.5” 6.5”

- AX1 AX71

- 6” -

- 6” -

- 6 -

20C+ Over 100lb 20 Ft. Span

6.25” 5.68” S( )XD 6.25” 5.68” SXD - - - 6” 5” H6

STEEL VENTRAY LADDER

STEEL VENTRIB TROUGH

ALUMINUM VENTRIB TROUGH

FIBERGLASS VENTRAY LADDER

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TechtrayTechtrayTechtray Industry leading wire mesh cable management system

developed and manufactured by MPHusky. Techtray is

manufactured utilizing high strength steel wire, providing a

strong yet lightweight support system that is perfect for

today’s high tech cabling needs.

• Unique 2” x 2” grid offers twice the support of

2” x 4” systems, and is modular in any

direction, allowing for lower installation cost and

more support for sensitive cables

• Safety “T-Weld” Edge Design – eliminates

sharp edges, which prevents fraying and

damage to cables as well as protecting the

installers from sharp wire ends

• Smart 90 degree corner splice connector is the

only fitting that is needed to create 90’s, tee’s and

crosses

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Cable Way Cable Way Cable Way An economical and easy to use fully enclosed cable tray

system. Smooth, solid bottom and cover (purchased sepa-

rately) hides cables from view when aesthetics are impor-

tant.

• Easy installation

• Quick shipment available

• Available in aluminum, pre-galvanized and galvanneal

(paint ready)

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MPHusky CABLE BUS Engineered to Build Powerful Reputations

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MPHusky CABLE BUS ConstructionMPHusky CABLE BUS ConstructionMPHusky CABLE BUS Construction MPHusky has over 45 years experience coordinating our cable bus

power distribution systems with many types of applications. Our cable

bus consists of a fully enclosed & ventilated metal housing and utilizes

fully rated factory insulated power cables supported with non-magnetic

support blocks. MPHusky’s cable support blocks are designed and

manufactured to last the life of the system and are utilized to maintain

individual cable spacing, as well as ensure short circuit bracing of a

minimum 100KA RMS Symmetrical Amps.

Our factory welded aluminum alloy enclosure provides a completely protected bus system and is provided

in custom lengths, with each housing section sized to fit the specific installation. 90% of our systems

utilize 6063 T6 aluminum, but we also provide stainless steel and Hot Dipped Galvanized After

Fabrication Steel housings when required. And our extensive custom fabrication capabilities ensure

that we can manufacture nearly any special housing, connection or accessory to manage all of your

difficult coordination challenges.

Each cable bus system includes all necessary power cable, equipment connections, flanges, wall entrance

seals, fire stops, elbows, offsets, terminal lugs, termination kits and miscellaneous parts. Insulated

neutral phase conductors and ground conductors (bare, tin plated, or insulated) are also provided as an

option. A complete set of match-marked layout drawings show the location of each section and all

accessories.

We utilize only the highest quality products, including: Structural 6063 T6 aluminum for standard

housing along with stainless steel tie bolts for our cable support blocks, Burndy two-hole long barrel

compression lugs, Nelson fire stops, Raychem or 3M Termination Kits, and high quality conductors that

include General, Kerite, Okonite, Pirelli, etc..

ReliabilityReliabilityReliability After decades of superior performance, many engineers, buyers and

owners choose MPHusky Cable Bus over non-segregated phase bus duct,

conduit & wire, and cable in tray due to it’s higher reliability, lowest cost,

greater flexibility and maintenance-free construction. Our cable bus

design provides superior reliability by utilizing high quality, continuous run

power cables (no splices) that are completely protected in a ventilated

metal housing. And since our system design is not affected by moisture

and is ventilated for outdoor and indoor applications, it does not require

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Page 10 MPHusky heater strips or filter breathers that competitive technologies require to try to keep moisture out of their

system. Our systems are tested and field-proven in some of the most extreme environments and

weather conditions including Paper Mills, Fossil Fuel Burning Facilities, Chemical Plants, Mining Facilities,

Heavy Salt Environments, Cold Areas (North Canada, Alaska), Hot Areas (Saudi Arabia) and Tropical

Areas (Puerto Rico and Nigeria). And our extensive experience and knowledge with the widest range of

applications and environments, along with our superior engineering and design, provides you with a real

advantage in reliability and proof of design. The bottom line is when you choose MPHusky CABLE BUS,

you ensure you will have the most reliable power distribution system, whether compared to competing

technologies or other cable bus manufacturers.

Cost Savings/Ease of InstallationCost Savings/Ease of InstallationCost Savings/Ease of Installation Typical cost savings realized with MPHusky Cable Bus over competitive

technologies such as Non-Segregated Phase Bus Duct, Conduit & Wire,

and Cable in Tray range from 15% to 50%+. And our optimal design,

which includes our exclusive corrugated and ventilated top and bottom

housing, as well as our continuous parallel conductors (no

interleaving) throughout the entire run of housing, can save you 10% -

25% over other cable bus systems installed costs.

Our engineered design achieves a free air rating of the power cables; the competition often has to

de-rate cables, leading to higher conductor costs of up to 40%. Combine this lower up-front system cost

with the easiest installation, and MPHusky’s Cable Bus System is the most cost-effective power

distribution system available. Easy installation is achieved through our match-marked layout drawings

and single phasing arrangement throughout the entire cable bus run. Most of our competitors use

multiple phasing arrangements, which requires interleaving cables inside the bus housing, creating

expensive and confusing installations. MPHusky Cable Bus does not interleave or transpose

cables in the bus housing. Another advantage—our cable bus housing only weighs 5—7 lbs./ft.,

therefore 12’ sections can easily be handled by two men without the aid of heavy equipment such as

cranes, booms or lifts; and our cable bus housing is designed and manufactured with the bottom cable

support block factory installed, saving you more on installation costs.

FlexibilityFlexibilityFlexibility MPHusky’s Cable Bus systems are flexible and adaptable to the many

unexpected circumstances that occur during construction. Every size

and rating of cable bus provided is supplied, free of charge, with up

to 5% extra cable as well as one spare length of housing including

cover, cable support blocks and hardware. This enables the installer

to adjust our system in the field to discrepancies or differences

between engineering drawings and actual field construction, with

little or no delay of the project. And our compact design and

radius bends allows our system to maneuver around and fit in the

lowest clearance applications.

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Cable Bus Short Circuit BracingCable Bus Short Circuit BracingCable Bus Short Circuit Bracing Cable bus support blocks are spaced every 18” in vertical applications and 36” in horizontal

applications. This ensures proper cable arrangement and spacing, while providing short circuit bracing

of 100kA RMS Symmetrical (actual short circuit test certification available). Our support blocks are

made of select hard rock maple treated for preservation and are constructed to last for the life of the

system. For tropical environments, we also provide HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) support blocks.

Bottom support blocks come factory pre-assembled in the bottom section of the housing assembly and

corresponding layers of support blocks are then fastened with stainless steel bolts.

Engineered SystemEngineered SystemEngineered System MPHusky Cable Bus is a completely engineered system. You supply

the power routing and termination details and we do the rest.

MPHusky’s experienced and knowledgeable engineers layout and

design a custom system that is specific to your requirements. Our

exclusive Inductive Reactance Program is used to design optimum

phasing arrangements that minimize losses and imbalance in the

system. The Inductive Reactance Calculations cover impedance

values, voltage drop and power loss, which we provide to you as part

of our system.

We also offer in-house lab testing for current and special applications, as well as custom fabrication

capabilities that can accommodate nearly any coordination challenge. As part of our engineering services,

we provide short circuit calculations and actual short-circuit test results, and we also offer heat rise

calculations with actual heat rise test results. And we recognize the value of our engineering service

goes beyond our design and drawings. Thus, we provide field engineering services prior to and during

engineering and construction, as well as during and after project start-up. We rely on building

long-term, trustworthy relationships, and thus nothing less than 100% customer satisfaction at all stages

of the project is acceptable.

Equipment CoordinationEquipment CoordinationEquipment Coordination MPHusky has extensive custom fabrication capabilities, ensuring that no

matter what coordination challenges exist, if the physical space exists to

maintain clearances, we can fit our cable bus system to whatever needs to

be connected. We have built anything from simple box extensions for

transformers to 4 feet square by 10 feet tall custom generator termination

boxes. MPHusky has terminated to transformers manufactured by most

manufacturers including, Carte, Northern, ABB, GE and others.

We have made custom boxes to make cable terminations where no provisions for such existed, such as

generator step-up transformers with 15kV cover mounted bushings intended for overhead substation line

termination. We have also coordinated with most major switchgear and MCC manufacturers, from 480V

though 35kV, including Arc-Resistant switchgear. Switchgear Manufacturers include ABB, Allen Bradley,

Cutler Hammer, Siemens, GE and others.

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Cable Bus SupportCable Bus SupportCable Bus Support Our systems are supported according to NEMA Std. VE 2-2000 with

standard supports installed 12ft. on center (can also be installed 20ft.

on center – load test report available when requested). We can

engineer and manufacture various structural and trapeze supports,

providing you everything you need to complete your cable bus system.

Structural supports include T-type, H-frame, Cantilever, and Bridge, as

well as several types of wall supports.

Special Housing Material: • Standard—Bare 6063 T6 Aluminum

• Hot Dipped Galvanized after Fabrication

Steel

• Stainless Steel

• Anodized Aluminum

• Epoxy Paint

Cable bus Applications: Special Applications: 600V to 69kV, 1000A to 8000A Large Ships

Service Entrance Applications Off-Shore

Primary and Secondary Feeders Oil Drilling Ships

Generators to Transformers UPS Systems

Generators to Switchgear

Transformers to Switchgear

Switchgear to Switchgear and MCC’s

MCC’s to Large Motors

MPHusky

Box Connector Fire Stop CEF Watertight Seal ESF Watertight Seal

System Components and Accessories: • Box Connectors

• Tap Boxes

• ESF Watertight Seals

• CEF Watertight Seals

• Fire stop/Watertight Seals

• Termination Boxes

• Termination Kits

• Long Barrel Compression Lugs

Tap Box

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Below is a partial list of our clients and partners:

AEP

Alabama Power Company

AMOCO

Arkansas Light & Power

Atlantic Ritchfield

Avantech

AVCO Corporation

Bechtel

BE&K

Bell Aero Space

Bendix Corporation

Black & Veatch

BMW Manufacturing

BP (British Petroleum)

Bowater

Burns & McDonnell

Burns & Roe

California Plaza

Carborundum Co.

Central Hudson G&E

Central Illinois Public Services

CH2M Hill

Chemico

Chevron

Chrysler Corporation

Cleveland Electric Illuminating

CNRL

Conemaugh Station

Conoco Phillips

Consolidated Aluminum

Corning

CP&L (Carolina Power & Light)

Dashiell Corporation

Dayton Power & Light

Dow Chemical

Dow Corning

Dravo Corporation

DSME

Duke Power

DuPont

Duquesne Light Co.

ExxonMobil

Fisher Body

Florida Power & Light

Fluor Corporation

FMC Corporation

Georgia Electric Energy

GE Engineering

GE Power

Georgia Pacific

Georgia Power

Goodyear Tire & Rubber

Grede Foundries

Halliburton

Hawaiian Electric

Hill Electric

City of Houma, LA

Houston Power & Light

Hydro Quebec

International Paper

Irving Oil

J.I. Case

Jacobs Engineering

John Deere Company

Kaiser Aluminum

KBR

LA County Sanitation

LA Dept of Power & Light

Lockwood Greene

Lower Colorado River Authority

MA Electric Company

Marlowe Manufacturing

Michelin

Milliken

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

Monogahela Power

Montana Power

Medical Univ. of SC

Mustang Engineering

NASA

City of Natchitoches, LA

Northern States Power

PP&L

P.P.G.

PS&G

Phelps-Dodge Corporation

Progress Energy

Rexham Corporation

Reynolds-Jamaica

City of Russell, KS

Santee Cooper

Sargent & Lundy

Saudi Aramco

SCE & G

Shaw, Stone & Webster

Siemens

City of St. Cloud, FL

SNC Lavalin

Southern Company Services

Southwestern Pub. Svc. Co.

Suncor Millenium

Syncrude

Tampa Electric

Techint

Technip

Texas Utility Services

Toyota

Toyo Tire

Transalta Energy

TVA

Union Carbide

Union Electric

Utah Power & Light

Utility Engineering

Valero

Virgin Island Power & Light

Washington Group

WE Energies

Weyerhauser

Wisconsin Power & Light

World Waste International

Worley Parsons

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Industry: Location:

Project Type: MPH Project Value:

Work Scope:

Power Generation United States FGD Scrubber, Coal Fire Power Plant U.S. $1,185,000 8kV – 2500A Cable bus System for Scrubber application. Total of four bus runs measuring over 1,000 ft. long each. Connections were from transformer to switchgear.

Industry: Location:

Project Type: MPH Project Value:

Work Scope:

Utility United States Power Generation U.S. $709,600 600V – 4000A and 5000A, 5kV – 3000A Cable bus runs were provided to this client. The connections were transformer to switchgear and generator to switchgear.

Industry: Location:

Project Type: MPH Project Value:

Work Scope:

Utility China New Power Generation U.S. $1,137,432 6x350MW Generating Units. Cable bus systems furnished for 15kV – 2500A and 3000A systems. Generator leads, trans-former to switchgear and switchgear tie bus connections.

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Project Type: MPH Project Value:

Work Scope:

Paper Mill United States Modernization Project U.S. $397,000 600V – 4000A and 5kV – 3000A Cable bus Systems. Connections were transformer to switchgear leads. Stainless steel Cable bus housing was used for the bleach plant and aluminum housing was used for the paper machine area.

Industry: Location:

Project Type: MPH Project Value:

Work Scope:

Petrochemical Canada Cogeneration Project U.S. $692,500 5kV – 3500A and 600V – 3200A Cable bus Systems. Included generator leads and transformer to switchgear applications.

Industry: Location:

Project Type: MPH Project Value:

Work Scope:

Cement Plant Nigeria Cogeneration U.S. $480,000 15kV – 2700A, 35kV – 1200A and 600V – 6000A Cable bus Systems for Turbine Generator leads. Transformer to switchgear connections.

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Industry: Location:

Project Type: MPH Project Value:

Work Scope:

Agricultural Processing United States Main Feeder U.S. $212,000 15kV – 5000A Cable bus System. Connections were from main generator to transformer. Each of the cable bus runs were several hundred feet long.

Industry: Location:

Project Type: MPH Project Value:

Work Scope:

Petrochemical Canada Cogen Facility U.S. $438,000 Design of a 35kV 2500A Cable bus Run. The bus run tied together their main transformer to a new switchgear house. This bus run traveled across the entire plant with an approxi-mate length of over 2,000 ft. Special Requirements: MPHusky used our 20ft. support span housing design to save the client money. We also designed and tested our bus for a trench application that allowed the client to run underground in their substation, leaving access for equipment upgrades.

Industry: Location:

Project Type: MPH Project Value:

Work Scope:

Petrochemical United States Cogeneration Project U.S. $371,000 15kV – 3000A and 600V – 3200A Cable bus System for Primary Feeder application. Connections from transformer to reactor to switchgear.

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Project Type: MPH Project Value:

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Food Industry United States Main Feeder U.S. $50,000 600V – 4000A Cable Bus System. Utilized a special transition box design to transition from our Cable bus to an underground transformer vault, which fed from a pad mounted transformer. Power was then provided to indoor switchgear.

Industry: Location:

Project Type: MPH Project Value:

Work Scope:

Petrochemical Canada Main Power Distribution U.S. $634,000 Design of three 15kV Cable bus Runs at 3000A and one bus run at 4000A. These bus runs tied into the main transform-ers at 3 different Switchgear houses located at various points in the plant. Cable bus lengths were over 1,000 ft. each. Special Requirements: MPHusky also designed a special housing to accommodate the 20ft. spans used on the pipe racks. This design allowed the Cable bus housing to be in-stalled on the pipe racks at a manufacturing facility in Ed-monton and then shipped to the project site.

Industry: Location:

Project Type: MPH Project Value:

Work Scope:

Utility United States Main Power Distribution U.S. $2,287,000 Power Distribution for Flue Gas Desulphurization Project us-ing over 25 Cable bus runs. The main transformers had dou-ble windings rated at 7kV & 15kV. MPHusky supplied two 3000A Cable bus runs from each transformer to the main switchgear house. From there, we supplied 2000A & 1200A Cable bus runs out to five unit switchgear houses. These Ca-ble bus runs parallel each other along a pipe bridge and then drop off to each of the unit switchgear houses. Some of these runs exceed 1,000 feet in length.

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AMPACITY COMPARISONS

This table illustrates the greater current carrying capacity of CABLE BUS as com-

pared to alternate methods. The increased capacity is due to free air ventilation

and maintained cable spacing. (Based on NEC & ICEA Tables at 90˚ C in 40˚ Ambient)

For higher amperage & voltage requirements up to 8,000A and 69KV, please contact the factory.

Please note: Additional derivatives may apply based on the amount of interlocked armored cables used and the

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600V System 500 MCM

750 MCM

1000 MCM

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805 Amps

960 Amps

405 Amps

500 Amps

585 Amps

477 Amps

598 Amps

689 Amps

5KV System 500 MCM

750 MCM

1000 MCM

688 Amps

889 Amps

1061 Amps

425 Amps

525 Amps

590 Amps

473 Amps

579 Amps

659 Amps

15KV System 500 MCM

750 MCM

1000 MCM

678 Amps

872 Amps

1040 Amps

470 Amps

570 Amps

650 Amps

481 Amps

588 Amps

677 Amps

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1000 MCM

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760 Amps

900 Amps

355 Amps

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Match-Marked Layout Drawings Page 20

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Specifications

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Typical Specifications for MPHusky Ladder Tray Page 21

1.0 Specification for Aluminum and Steel Ladder

2.0 General 2.1 Cable tray systems shall be of the design of one manufacturer and shall be designed so that there are no

burrs, projections, or sharp edges to damage cable insulation.

2.2 Fittings shall have the same load carrying capacity as straight sections. Fittings shall be of the continuous

arc type with a 12, 24, 36, or 48 inch radius, unless otherwise shown on the drawings.

2.3 Ladder type tray straight sections shall be 12’ - 0” or 24’-0” long and shall be of the width indicated on the

drawings to provide the planned cable capacity.

3.0 Material and Construction 3.1 Aluminum Ladder type cable tray longitudinal members shall be 4-1/2” or 6” deep extruded aluminum

channels of 6063-T6 aluminum alloy. Steel Ladder type cable tray shall be mill galvanized (ASTM A-525),

hot dip galvanized after fabrication steel (ASTM A-123), 304 stainless steel, or 316 stainless steel.

3.2 Aluminum Ladder transverse members (rungs) shall be of extruded aluminum alloy 6063-T6 and shall be

designed to prevent collection pockets for moisture of contaminant materials. Steel Ladder type cable

tray longitudinal members shall be 3-3/8”, 4-1/2” or 6” deep and the transverse members (rungs) shall be

designed to prevent collection pockets for moisture or containment materials.

3.3 Flange Out Electray—Transverse members (rungs) shall be inserted into a slot punched in the longitude-

nal members conforming to the contour of the transverse member and heliarc welded on the outside of the

longitudinal member. Transverse members shall be located on 6”, 9” and 12” (Steel) and 9”, 12” and

18” (Aluminum) spacing. Flanges on straights and fittings shall point outward.

Flange In Ventray—Transverse members (rungs) shall be joined to the longitudinal members by means

of a minimum of two resistance welds or two high strength clinches at each end of the transverse member.

Transverse members shall be located on 6”, 9”, and 12” spacing. Flanges on straights and fittings shall

point inward. 4.0 Splice Joints 4.1 Resistance across any splice connection shall not exceed 330 microhms.

4.2 Splice connector design shall be universal for use on straight sections and fittings.

4.3 Splice connectors shall be of the high pressure bolted type with a minimum of six bolts per connector.

5.0 Loading 5.1 Ladder type cable tray shall have a load safety factor of 1.5 based on the destruction load capacity as

defined within NEMA Standard VE1.

5.2 The ladder type cable tray shall meet or exceed the following NEMA load classification:

6.0 UL 6.1 The cable tray system shall be classified for use as an equipment ground and requires that the

minimum cross sectional area be shown on the tray labels. The industry standard is to mark each

straight section and fitting with its own cross sectional area. It is the responsibility of the installer

and or user to assure that the capacity of the overall system is adequate to meet the anticipated

ground fault of the system.

7.0 Manufacture and Data 7.1 The following data shall be provided with the quotation:

(a) Simple beam load and deflection tables (b) Drawings illustrating tray quoted and splice connection

7.2 Tray shall be manufactured in accordance with and by a member of NEMA VE1.

8A (50lbs. per ft./8ft. Span) 16A (50lbs. per ft./16ft. Span)

8B (75lbs. per ft./8ft. Span) 16B (75lbs. per ft./16ft. Span)

8C (100lbs. per ft./8ft. Span) 16C (100lbs. per ft./16ft. Span)

12A (50lbs. per ft./12ft. Span) 20A (50lbs. per ft./20ft. Span)

12B (75lbs. per ft./12ft. Span) 20B (75lbs. per ft./20ft. Span)

12C (100lbs. per ft./12ft. Span) 20C (100lbs. per ft./20ft. Span)

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Typical Specifications for MPHusky Trough Tray Page 22

1.0 Specification for Aluminum and Steel Trough

2.0 General 2.1 Cable tray systems shall be of the design of one manufacturer and shall be designed so that there are no

burrs, projections, or sharp edges to damage cable insulation.

2.2 Fittings shall have the same load carrying capacity as straight sections. Fittings shall be of the continuous

arc type with a 12, 24, 36, or 48 inch radius, unless otherwise shown on the drawings.

2.3 Trough type tray straight sections shall be 12’-0” or 24’-0” long and shall be of the width indicated on the

drawings to provide the planned cable capacity.

3.0 Material and Construction 3.1 Aluminum Trough type cable tray longitudinal members shall be 4-1/2” or 6” deep extruded aluminum

channels of 6063-T6 aluminum alloy. Steel Tray shall be steel mill galvanized (ASTM A-525) or hot dip

galvanized after fabrication steel (ASTM A-123). Note: For trays over 24” wide or trough style trays

manufactured from 304 or 316 stainless steel, use ladder type construction (Ventray) with close rung

spacing. Steel Trough type cable tray longitudinal members shall be 3-3/8”, 4-1/2” or 6” deep.

3.2 Aluminum Trough bottom shall be of corrugated sheet type construction. Corrugation shall be approxi

mately 3/8” deep on 1-1/2” pitch to provide a minimum cable support surface of 5” per linear foot of tray

height. The corrugated bottom shall be attached to the bottom flange of the channel shaped longitudinal

member by means of resistance welding or high strength clinches at a minimum of 3”

intervals. Note: For trays over 24” wide, use ladder type construction (Ventray) with close rung spacing.

3.3 Ventrib w/Solid Bottom—The solid bottom trough style tray shall be constructed of continuous solid

corrugation. Flanges on straights and fittings shall point inward.

3.4 Ventrib w/Ventilated Bottom—The ventilated bottom trough style tray shall be constructed of

continuous ventilated corrugation. The corrugation shall have a minimum of 40% open area to provide

adequate ventilation for cables. Flanges on straights and fittings shall point inward. 4.0 Splice Joints 4.1 Resistance across any splice connection shall not exceed 330 microhms.

4.2 Splice connector design shall be universal for use on straight sections and fittings.

4.3 Splice connectors shall be of the high pressure bolted type with a minimum of six bolts per connector.

5.0 Loading 5.1 Trough type cable tray shall have a load safety factor of 1.5 based on the destruction load capacity as

defined within NEMA Standard VE1.

5.2 The trough type cable tray shall meet or exceed the following NEMA load classification:

6.0 UL 6.1 The cable tray system shall be classified for use as an equipment ground and requires that the minimum

cross sectional area be shown on the tray labels. The industry standard is to mark each straight section

and fitting with its own cross sectional area. It is the responsibility of the installer and or user to assure

that the capacity of the overall system is adequate to meet the anticipated ground fault of the system. 7.0 Manufacture and Data 7.1 The following data shall be provided with the quotation:

(a) Simple beam load and deflection tables (b) Drawings illustrating tray quoted and splice connection 7.2 Tray shall be manufactured in accordance with and by a member of NEMA VE1.

8A (50lbs. per ft./8ft. Span) 16A (50lbs. per ft./16ft. Span)

8B (75lbs. per ft./8ft. Span) 16B (75lbs. per ft./16ft. Span)

8C (100lbs. per ft./8ft. Span) 16C (100lbs. per ft./16ft. Span)

12A (50lbs. per ft./12ft. Span) 20A (50lbs. per ft./20ft. Span)

12B (75lbs. per ft./12ft. Span) 20B (75lbs. per ft./20ft. Span)

12C (100lbs. per ft./12ft. Span) 20C (100lbs. per ft./20ft. Span)

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Typical Specifications for Techtray (Wire Mesh) Page 23

1.0 Specification for Techtray / Wire Mesh Cable Support System

2.0 Manufacturer: MPHusky, 204 Old Piedmont Hwy, Greenville, SC 29605, 800-277-4810 or

www.mphusky.com.

3.0 Product Description: Techtray is a wire mesh cable tray system that utilizes high mechanical

strength steel wire that is welded into a grid system. This grid system is then formed into

channels which support and carry cables. The wire mesh will consist of a 2” x 2” grid system,

and will utilize wires that have a minimum diameter of .16” (4mm).

4.0 Material: Standard tray finish shall be mill galvanized. Other finish options include Electroplated

Zinc, Hot Dipped Galvanized after fabrication, Yellow Zinc Dichromate, Painted or Stainless Steel.

5.0 Safety Edge: Wire mesh system shall have continuous top edge wire that is T-Welded on top of

support wires to avoid sharp edges that may damage cable or installer.

6.0 Fittings: Shall be fabricated in the field by cutting wires with a cutting device. Cuts shall be made

in a manner reducing sharp edges and projections so they do not harm cables or installation

personnel. Manufacturer shall offer corner connectors that provide a radius on the inside corner

of bends for horizontal 90 degree bends, tees, and crosses.

7.0 Straight sections shall be provided in 10’ (3m) lengths.

8.0 Wire mesh shall be welded at all intersections.

9.0 Mesh system will permit continuous ventilation of cables and maximum disposition of heat.

Tray shall be manufactured in accordance with NEMA VE-1 and shall be installed in accordance with

NEMA VE-2.

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Typical Specifications for Fiberglass Tray Page 24

1.0 Cable Tray Design

1.1 Cable Tray System shall be made of straight sections, fitting and accessories as defined in

the latest NEMA FG-1.

2.0 Cable Tray Design

2.1 Straight section structural elements: side rails, rungs and splice plates shall be pultruded

from glass fiber reinforced polyester or vinylester resin.

2.2 Pultruded shapes shall be constructed with a surface veil to insure a resin-rich surface

and ultraviolet resin.

2.3 Pultruded shapes shall meet ASTM E-84, Class 1 flame rating and self-extinguishing

requirements of ASTM D-635.

3.0 Construction

3.1 Straight section lengths will be 120 inches (10ft.) or 240 inches (20ft.) standard.

3.2 Side rails will be inward “C” configuration and be pre-drilled to accept splice plates.

3.3 Loading depths for cable tray systems shall be 5”, 3” or 2” as per NEMA FG-1 tolerances.

Overall heights shall be 6”, 4” and 3” respectively.

3.4 Loading classifications and test specimens shall be per NEMA FG-1.

4.0 Fitting

4.1 Molded fittings shall be formed with a minimum 3” tangent following the radius.

4.2 3” or 5” loading depth systems shall have 90° and 45° molded fittings in 12” or 24” radius. 4.3 All fittings not included in 3.5.2 should be of mitered construction.

4.4 Width—usable inside tray width shall be 6”-9”-12”-18”-24”-30”-36”. Outside widths shall

not exceed inside by more than 2”.

4.5 Straight and expansion splice plates will be of stainless steel or fiberglass design with an

eight bolt pattern in 5” fill systems and four bolt pattern in 3” and 2” fill systems.

4.6 Dimension tolerances will be per NEMA FG-1.

4.7 Cable tray must have integral connection between side rails and rungs consisting of

non-metallic mechanical fasteners and adhesive bonding.

5.0 Manufacture

5.1 All manufacturing practices will be in accordance with NEMA FG-1.

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Typical Specifications for Centray (Center Rail) Page 25

1.0 Cable Tray Material

1.1 The tray shall be manufactured from 6063-T6 high strength aluminum. The spine shall be

a minimum of 3” high and 1-1/2” wide. The top and bottom portions of the spine shall

have a 0.093” minimum thickness and vertical web portions of the spine shall have a

minimum thickness of 0.15”. The rung shall be a minimum of 0.50 wide by 0.60 thick.

The ends of the rungs shall be rounded to prevent damage.

2.0 Cable Tray Design

2.1 Straight section structural elements: side rails, rungs and splice plates shall be pultruded

from glass fiber reinforced polyester or vinylester resin.

2.2 Pultruded shapes shall be constructed with a surface veil to insure a resin-rich surface

and ultraviolet resin.

2.3 Pultruded shapes shall meet ASTM E-84, Class 1 flame rating and self-extinguishing

requirements of ASTM D-635.

3.0 Construction

3.1 Straight section lengths will be 120 inches (10ft.) or 240 inches (20ft.) standard.

3.2 Side rails will be inward “C” configuration and be pre-drilled to accept splice plates.

3.3 Loading depths for cable tray systems shall be 5”, 3” or 2” as per NEMA FG-1 tolerances.

Overall heights shall be 6”, 4” and 3” respectively.

3.4 Loading classifications and test specimens shall be per NEMA FG-1.

4.0 Fitting

4.1 Molded fittings shall be formed with a minimum 3” tangent following the radius.

4.2 3” or 5” loading depth systems shall have 90° and 45° molded fittings in 12” or 24” radius. 4.3 All fittings not included in 3.5.2 should be of mitered construction.

4.4 Width—usable inside tray width shall be 6”-9”-12”-18”-24”-30”-36”. Outside widths shall

not exceed inside by more than 2”.

4.5 Straight and expansion splice plates will be of stainless steel or fiberglass design with an

eight bolt pattern in 5” fill systems and four bolt pattern in 3” and 2” fill systems.

4.6 Dimension tolerances will be per NEMA FG-1.

4.7 Cable tray must have integral connection between side rails and rungs consisting of

non-metallic mechanical fasteners and adhesive bonding.

5.0 Manufacture

5.1 All manufacturing practices will be in accordance with NEMA FG-1.

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Typical Specifications for Cable Way Page 26

1.0 Specification for Cable Way Tray

2.0 General

2.1 Cable tray systems shall be of the design of one manufacturer and shall be designed so

that there are no burrs, projections, or sharp edges to damage cable insulation.

2.2 Fittings shall have the same load carrying capacity as straight sections. Fittings shall be

of the continuous arc type with a 12, 24 or 36 inch radius unless otherwise shown on the

drawings.

2.3 Trough type tray straight sections shall be 10’ or 12’ long and shall be of the width

indicated on the drawings to provide the planned cable capacity.

3.0 Material and Construction

3.1 Trough type cable tray galvannealed sides shall be 3-3/8”, 4”, or 6” deep.

3.2 Tray shall be steel mill galvanized (ASTM A-525) or hot dip galvanized after fabrication

(ASTM A-123) or 304 or 316 stainless steel.

3.3 Trough bottom shall be of solid flat sheet type construction. Flanges on straights and

fittings shall point inward.

4.0 Splice Joints

4.1 Resistance across any splice connection shall not exceed 330 microhms.

4.2 Splice connector design shall be universal for use on straight sections and fittings.

4.3 Splice connectors shall be of the high pressure bolted type with a minimum of four bolts

per connector.

5.0 Manufacture

5.1 All manufacturing practices will be in accordance with NEMA VE-1.

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Typical Specifications for CABLE BUS Page 27

1.0 General 1.1 A complete metal enclosed bus system shall be provided; including all necessary fittings, tap

boxes, enclosure connectors, entrance fittings, insulated conductors, electrical connectors,

terminating kits, and other accessories as required.

1.2 The bus system shall be suitable for indoor or outdoor use with conductor spacing and ventilation

maintained throughout the system.

1.3 All elements of the bus enclosure shall be so designed as to eliminate any sharp edges or

projections that may injure personnel or conductor insulations.

1.4 The bus system shall be CABLE BUS, as manufactured by MPHusky.

2.0 Construction 2.1 All load carrying members of the bus system shall be fabricated from extrusions of aluminum

alloy 6063-T6. The maximum allowable stress used in designed shall be 10,000 PSI.

2.2 Bus enclosure fittings shall have a radius of 24 inches, unless the minimum bending radius of

the conductor requires a larger fitting radius.

2.3 The top and bottom enclosure sections shall be corrugated to provide mechanical strength and

slotted for ventilation. The top cover shall be fastened to the enclosure with self tapping screws

spaced approximately 2 feet on centers and shall be removed for inspection. The bottom section

shall be factory installed by welding.

2.4 Splice joints between sections of the bus enclosure shall be the high pressure splined bolted type

of a design which avoids any structural weakness at the connection and does not exceed the

electrical resistance specified under Section 3.4 of this specification.

2.5 Conductor support blocks shall be designed in segments to maintain a minimum of one

conductor diameter in both the horizontal and vertical planes, as required for free air conductor

rating. Horizontal runs will have blocks spaced every 36” and vertical runs every 18”.

3.0 Electrical 3.1 All current carrying conductors shall have insulation rated for 90˚C operating temperature in accordance with ICEA publication #P-46-426 and interim STD #1&#2 to ICEA publication

#S-66-524 for the ampacity and voltage specified.

3.2 The conductors shall be phased and supported to maintain low impedance and assure the

mechanical strength necessary to prevent cable movement or damage under short circuit

currents up to 100,000 RMS symmetrical amps.

3.3 Conductors shall be of continuous length and be pulled in after the bus enclosure is in place.

Electrical connectors shall be used only at the termination of conductor runs or, if necessary, at

tap points. All electrical connectors shall be provided by MPHusky.

3.4 The bus enclosure shall have a continuous current rating of not less than 1,000 amperes

(50˚C Rise) and the resistance across the enclosure section splice shall not exceed 50 microhms. 3.5 The bus enclosure shall be grounded at sufficient intervals for the purpose of preventing a

potential above ground on the bus enclosure in the event of a fault.

3.6 The conductors shall be arranged in a phasing pattern which exhibits minimal inter-phase and

intra-phase imbalance.

3.7 Conductor temperature rise calculations and current balance calculations can be provided in

support of Section 3.6 of this specification.

3.8 All transposing of cables must occur at termination points. Transposing of cables will not be

one in the bus housing.

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