Why Track Busway Systems

Why Track Busway Systems

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Fast, Efficient, Cost-Effective! 

Modern industry demands agility and efficiency, especially in distributing power. The old pipe-and-wire configurations may be cheap initially, but they can’t keep up with the fast-paced nature of modern manufacturing facilities where layouts change, scalability is crucial, and upgrades are constant.

Reconfiguring traditional systems takes up time and requires specialized and costly help from professionals. Enter Track Busway Systems! 

They present a smarter, more adaptable way to deliver power wherever it is needed in a facility. So, for the business or organization looking to expand production, rearrange assembly lines, light a space effortlessly, or add power to new equipment or locations, Track Busway Systems is here for you.

rows of track busway suspended overhead for linear and accent lighting and power drop cords

Drop Power Where You Need It

In keeping with the best practices of design, Track Busways are modular, with a plug-and-play design so that when your workflows have to change or adapt, all you need to do is reposition the busway sections and plug-in units. What’s more, it takes up to half the time than traditional systems demand.

You don’t need rewiring, tools, or overtime!

➡️ Track busway systems are ready to help you boost your workspace productivity. Ask our experts how a customized solution can benefit your business today!Track busway system in research facility with suspended plug-in power and data drops over lab workstations

Reposition Power to Fit Your Layouts

On-site wiring is disruptive but you can say goodbye to that with plug-in units that come with pre-installed electro-mechanical fittings and support for all your power requirements. 

Overhauling a production or assembly line is finally as simple as scooting your power drops along the track and voila, the newly positioned equipment can now be powered. Your operations should be able to turn on a dime without worrying about power distribution.

Sliding bridge kit on modular track busway enabling movable overhead power distribution

Control Power Precisely

Enjoy high conductivity and low impedance with a wide range of voltages, including 120V, 208V, 240V, and 480V, within a single system and no separation of infrastructures. The double deck busway design gives you three-phase power for high-performance uses, with capacities ranging from 20A to 160A per feed, ensuring the system grows with your facilities. 

Three-phase Track Busway with plug-in power drops over manufacturing workstations and equipment

Scale Up as Needed 

The plug-and-play architecture of a Track Busway system means flexible power drops that you can reposition as needed along the tracks without tools or extensive labor, adjustments that take minutes, not hours, and variable power delivery to get your delicate and heavier machinery running without a hitch.

Single-deck Track Busway joiner with one insert shown for continuing single-phase powered run

Power and Lighting in One

Every facility, factory floor, or retail space recognizes the benefits of precise, reliable, and adequate lighting. Just as power can be repositioned, lighting fixtures can be slid along the track, eliminating the need to rewire circuits. 

 

Factory-Installed Lighting Fittings

On-site wiring for reconfiguring power is a thing of the past once you start using Track Busway systems. We equip them with lighting provisions, including plug-in, linear, or spot fixtures, to match what you use them for, and all you need is one system.

plug-in fitter with 2 or 3 pole options, prewired leads, flip-fit circuit switch, and copper ground plate

Flexible Lighting for Changing Layouts

If you need to reconfigure anything, like a production line, Track Busways make adjusting light as easy as adjusting power. All you need to do is slide fixtures along the track to the new section. Again, no rewiring is required. Your workflows can now evolve without being held back by lighting concerns.

Linear LED light being mounted to Track Busway using brackets for quick installation

Energy Efficiency and Control

Eliminating long wiring reduces energy consumption without sacrificing illumination. You can opt for high bay lights for large spaces where eliminating shadows is important, like in a warehouse, or specific controlled lighting for a workstation, and enjoy the cost savings over time.

Built for Industry

Lighting in industrial environments is rough on your employees, especially when changes are nearly impossible to make. Track Busway systems present a durable solution with industrial-grade components designed to withstand temperature changes, vibrations, and wear.

Aesthetic Integration

Wiring can be hidden or covered and made to disappear into the architecture, but not always. To get around that, especially in retail and modern workspace environments, Track Busways systems bring a clean and streamlined appearance to a space in a way that traditional wiring cannot easily match.

Do It All with One System?

Delivering power and lighting using a single Track Busways system simplifies installation, reduces material costs, and makes your facilities agile and adaptable to change. The system is a boon for professionals too, delivering efficiency and making operations simpler.

rendered open-ceiling layout with shaded busway electrical runs with accent, linear, and pendant lightsTechnical Benefits You’ll Use

Energy Efficiency: Given power only needs to travel a short distance, it means reduced resistance and voltage drops. Cut down on the waste of long runs of traditional pipe-and-wire conduit.

Safety First: Keep your floor clean and eliminate tripping hazards with the overhead design. Safety is further enhanced with features such as built-in grounding, covered breakers, and a list of compliance checks for easier maintenance and operation.

Durability: Don’t fear the high loads, vibrations, or constant power demands of your factory floor or facilities. The Steel Track Busway systems’ industrial-grade tracks with copper busbars can take it. 

high bay linear lights attached to rows of electrical busway in industrial setting

About the Total Cost of Ownership

When pitting traditional wiring against track busway options, the upfront costs for this innovative system seem higher. But, with exponential savings, it’s a cheaper option in the long run:

  • Install whatever you want in just a few minutes, rather than hours.

  • Without rewiring, there is no more lengthy downtime required.

  • Material costs and waste are significantly reduced, owing to the system’s modular design.

Over a period of 5 years, the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of a Track Busway system is significantly lower than pipe-and-wire distributions. The real selling point however is how much it reduces operational bottlenecks.

For instance, if you have to replace a plug-in unit, you are looking at a job that will take minutes, not hours. Compared to tearing out your lines and rewiring an entire circuit, it takes less time and money.

Pie chart showing labor as two-thirds and material as one-third of total project cost

Designed for Electricians and Contractors

Track Busway systems are not just for the architect who wants great aesthetics or executives who want savings, they’re also for electricians, contractors, and engineers who work directly on them.

Solve real-world problems including:

  • Tight timelines

  • Changing layouts

  • Varied power requirements

  • Adequate and specific lighting.

It’s time to rethink your power distribution. It’s time to build a forward-thinking power and lighting system that will grow with you.

Workers easily installing overhead linear lighting in retail store using scissor lift with plug-in busway overhead

Revolutionize your Power and Lighting Systems Today!

Changing how you deliver power and lighting to your operations can be the difference between being competitive and lagging. The threat of overtime and downtime to fix electrical issues can now be met with the innovative Track Busway system. No need to guess about what the issue might be or spend too much time troubleshooting.

You do not have to worry about shutting down operations to change a layout or troubleshoot the system, as pinpointing issues becomes easier. Take guessing out of the equation and build a power delivery system that future-proofs your business and sets you up for success.

Contact a track busway specialist to learn about customized solutions for your needs.

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