Track Busway Drop Cords
Track Busway drop cords, also called PowerDrop cords, bring plug-in receptacle access down from the overhead busway to equipment, workstations, benches, or production areas below. This collection includes 40A and T225-compatible drop cord paths where supported. Confirm voltage, pole count, receptacle, breaker protection, grounding, and system compatibility before selecting a product.
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Track Busway drop cords lower power from the overhead busway to the point of use when equipment needs flexible suspended power below the run.
Drop cords are available for 120V, 208V, 240V, and 3-phase applications, with receptacle and cord-end options matched to common workstation and equipment needs.
When power should remain directly at the busway rather than hanging below, compare drop cords with outlet boxes.
PowerDrop Cords
Drop cords provide flexible plug-in power from Track Busway, allowing equipment to be powered lower in the space while keeping distribution overhead.
PowerDrop cords are commonly used alongside outlet boxes as the two primary ways to tap power from the busway system.
1-Pole Drop Cords (line-to-neutral)
For 120V line-to-neutral receptacles suspended below the track busway.
40A Track Busway
For use with Track Busway systems rated up to 40A per phase.
T225 Track Busway
For use with T225 Track Busway systems rated up to 225A per phase.
2-Pole Drop Cords (line-to-line)
For 208V or 240V line-to-line receptacles suspended below the track busway.
40A Track Busway
For use with Track Busway systems rated up to 40A per phase.
T225 Track Busway
For use with T225 Track Busway systems rated up to 225A per phase.
3-Pole Drop Cords (three-phase)
For 3-phase power drops serving equipment below the busway run.
40A Track Busway
For use with Track Busway systems rated up to 40A per phase.
T225 Track Busway
For use with T225 Track Busway systems rated up to 225A per phase.
Pole count refers to the internal breaker configuration of the plug-in unit, not the physical track.
1-Pole tap-offs connect one hot and the neutral to deliver 120V (line-to-neutral)
2-Pole tap-offs connect two hots (no neutral) to deliver 208V single-phase or 240V (line-to-line)
3-Pole tap-offs engage all three hots and the neutral to support 208V or 480V three-phase, four-wire configurations
For example, a 3-pole plug-in may be installed on a four-conductor (3-phase, L-L-L-N) Track Busway to serve three-phase loads with a neutral present.
A busway drop cord is a plug-in corded power-access device that brings electricity down from the overhead Track Busway to the point of use below.
A drop cord receptacle is the cord-end device attached to the PowerDrop Cord, such as a straight-blade or twist-lock receptacle selected to match the voltage and equipment connection required.
Use a cord drop when power needs to hang lower in the space to reach equipment below the busway. Use an outlet box when power should remain directly at the busway.
Overhead power drops are suspended power connections that bring electricity from an overhead busway or ceiling-level power path down to equipment or work areas below. In Track Busway layouts, drop cords are the movable corded option for bringing power closer to the point of use.
Yes. Track Busway drop cords are commonly used as ceiling power drops because they bring overhead power down from the busway to equipment or workstations below.
Yes. Track Busway drop cords are available for common 120V, 208V, 240V, and selected 3-phase applications, depending on the cord style, receptacle option, and plug-in configuration required.
