2-Pole Tap-Off Units
These 2-pole tap-off units deliver 208Y or 240V line-to-line power from Track Busway and include both drop cords and outlet boxes for overhead plug-in power access.
Use 208Y units where line-to-line power is derived from a 120/208V three-phase wye source, and use 240V units where 240V line-to-line power is required for commercial, lab, kitchen, or light industrial equipment.
2-Pole Tap-Off Units for 208Y / 240V Applications
Track Busway provides efficient overhead power distribution for industrial and commercial applications.
For a complete overview of available configurations, components, and installation options, refer to our full product documentation.
POWER Plug-INs hub Busway Fundamentals guideTrack Busway 2-pole tap-off units deliver 208Y or 240V line-to-line power by engaging two hot conductors and bringing power down from the overhead busway to equipment below.
These tap-off units are used where a neutral is not required and where higher-load single-phase power needs to remain accessible, flexible, and easy to reposition as layouts evolve.
Typical applications include commercial equipment, light industrial workstations, lab devices, kitchen equipment, and other 208Y / 240V loads that benefit from overhead line-to-line power without conduit rework.
2-Pole Track Busway Wiring Diagram
This diagram illustrates a 2-pole Track Busway tap-off delivering line-to-line single-phase power at 208Y or 240V. The 208Y configuration is typically derived from a 120/208V three-phase wye system, while 240V is derived from a 120/240V single-phase system or another compatible line-to-line source.
These configurations are commonly used for higher-load equipment where a neutral is not required, including commercial kitchen equipment, lab devices, light industrial tools, and other dedicated line-to-line loads.
This collection includes 2-pole Track Busway tap-off units that provide 208Y or 240V line-to-line power, including outlet boxes and PowerDrop cords for higher-load single-phase applications.
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Plug-In Busway for 208Y / 240V Tap-Off Units
2-pole plug-in units tap two hot conductors to deliver line-to-line power:
- 240V line-to-line from a 120/240V single-phase panel
- 208Y line-to-line from a 120/208V three-phase wye panel
For an overview of how Track Busway delivers flexible, code-compliant overhead power, see Track Busway for Power.
Specifications
| Phase | Single-Phase |
| Voltage | 208V (L–L) / 240V (L–L) |
| Pole Count (Breaker Configuration) | 2 |
| Amperage | 15A / 20A / 30A |
| NEMA | L6-15, L6-20, 6-20R, L6-30 |
About 2-Pole Tap-Off Units
Track Busway 2-pole plug-in units are designed to deliver 208V or 240V line-to-line power directly from the overhead busway to equipment below. Pole count refers to the number of phase conductors engaged by the plug-in unit, not the total number of conductors present in the Track Busway run. In a 2-pole configuration, the plug-in connects to two phase conductors to supply line-to-line power where it is needed along the busway.
These plug-in units are commonly used for commercial equipment, light industrial workstations, lab devices, and kitchen equipment where flexible overhead access to 208V or 240V power is important. Because they tap power directly from the overhead busway down to the point of use, contractors often refer to them as tap-off boxes, plug-in taps, busway drop outlets, or power drops.
These 2-pole tap-off units deliver 208Y line-to-line power from a Track Busway system supplied by a 120/208V three-phase wye source.
The tap-off engages two hot conductors to provide 208Y power for lab devices, commercial equipment, light industrial tools, and other higher-load equipment that does not require a neutral.
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These 2-pole tap-off units deliver 240V line-to-line power from a Track Busway system supplied by a 120/240V single-phase source.
The tap-off engages the two hot legs of the system to provide 240V power for appliances, heating elements, tools, and other higher-load equipment that does not require a neutral.
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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.
