Track Busway Buyer’s Guide

USA TrackBusway manufactures two open-channel systems: 40A Track Busway (T40) and 225A Track Busway (T225). Use this Buyer’s Guide to choose the system that fits your project, then plan FEEDs and compatible POWER Plug-Ins for your overhead power layout.

Expand capacity with additional separately fed runs or electrically isolated sections. Each section retains its own current rating; adding feeds does not increase the rating of an individual section.

Planning your layout? Follow our Design Your Track Busway System guide.

Build and Price Your Track Busway Row in 3D

Explore a layout in 3D, or follow the selection steps below to choose your system, FEEDs and POWER Plug-Ins.

Configure a 225A Row

Choose run length, PowerDrops, feeds and splitter options. Explore the layout in 3D and review component pricing.

225A 3D configurator close-up of a single-run splitter layout with six PowerDrops, two feeds and configuration controlsOpen the 225A Configurator →

1. Choose Your Track Busway System

Choose 40A or 225A Track Busway. Match voltage, phase, conductors and calculated loads.

Compare Track Busway with other busway types

Choose continuous-access Track Busway when equipment connections may move along an overhead run. Feeder busway primarily carries power between distribution points, while riser busway describes vertical distribution. Fixed-location plug-in busway uses designated tap-off openings. Compare connection access styles →

40A Track Busway

Modular busway lengths and all components needed to build a continuous RUN (lengths, mechanical joiners, electrical joiner inserts, hangers, cable kits, closure strip).

225A Track Busway System

225A Track Busway is the higher-capacity USA TrackBusway system for heavier overhead power distribution applications.

This section includes the main 225A run components used to build the busway path: lengths, joiners, and suspension hangers. T225 end feeds and monitoring choices are in Step 2.

2. Plan Your Feed Quantity & Locations

Your selected system determines the compatible feed family: T40 feeds for 40A Track Busway or T225 end feeds for 225A Track Busway. Plan feed quantity and locations around the layout, calculated loads and project requirements.

Review the T40 feed options below, or jump to T225 end feeds and monitoring choices. Coordinate separately fed sections and protection with the electrical design; additional feeds do not increase a section’s rating.

225A End Feeds

For the 225A system, use a matching 225A end feed. T225 end feeds and T40 feeds belong to different system families and are not interchangeable.

StandardStandard neutral configuration

200% Neutral (N2)Additional neutral capacity

Isolated Ground (IG)Separate isolated-ground path

200% Neutral + IG (N2IG)Both conductor options

Each feed type is available with No Power Monitoring or Critical Power Monitoring. Match the feed, busway lengths and electrical joiners to the selected conductor configuration, then choose compatible tap-offs.

T225 end feed with Critical Power Monitoring display

Critical Power Monitoring

T225 end feed with Schneider power monitoring. Available with Standard, N2, IG or N2IG; confirm the meter and communications for the project.

View T225 feeds with monitoring →

3. Choose Your POWER Plug-Ins

Match voltage, phase/poles, equipment current, protection, receptacle and cord reach. T40 and T225 tap-offs are system-specific; each has its own marked rating. Use the tap-off selection guide →

Choose the receptacle that matches your equipment

Compare straight-blade and locking NEMA connections, plus IEC pin-and-sleeve options for selected T225 tap-offs. The Receptacle & Cord Connector Guide covers outlet boxes and PowerDrops for the 40A (T40) and 225A (T225) systems. Match the full equipment plug designation and the selected assembly’s marked voltage and current.

Before using layout support or requesting a quote, confirm load calculations and electrical configuration with your electrical designer. Want a hand with your layout? Get complimentary layout support or request a quote.

40A POWER Plug-Ins

Deliver power anywhere along the busway—no rewiring required.

120V 1-Pole Power Tap-Off Units

1-pole tap-off units deliver 120V line-to-neutral power from the 40A Track Busway system. Use these for standard receptacles, cord drops, outlet boxes, and light-duty equipment connections.

208Y / 240V 2-Pole Power Tap-Off Units

2-pole tap-off units draw power line-to-line for 208V or 240V loads. Use these for equipment that requires higher single-phase voltage from the overhead Track Busway run.

3-Phase Power Tap-Off Units

3-pole tap-off units provide three-phase power from double-deck Track Busway runs. Use these for motors, machinery, and equipment that requires balanced three-phase power overhead.

225A / T225 POWER Tap-Off Units

T225 POWER Tap-Off Units deliver localized 120V, 208V, 240V, 480V, or three-phase power from the 225A Track Busway system, allowing equipment connections to be positioned where the layout requires them.

T225 1-Pole Power Tap Off Units

T225 1-pole tap-off units provide 120V line-to-neutral power from the 225A Track Busway system. These units support higher-capacity projects while still allowing localized plug-in access along the run.

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T225 2-Pole Power Tap Off Units

T225 2-pole tap-off units provide 208V, 240V, or 480V line-to-line power from the 225A Track Busway system. Use these for heavier single-phase equipment loads that need power positioned overhead.

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T225 3-Pole Power Tap Off Units

T225 3-pole tap-off units provide three-phase power from the 225A Track Busway system. These are intended for higher-capacity equipment, machinery, and project layouts that require three-phase distribution along the run.

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Grounding, IG, and 200% Neutral Planning

Some projects call out “dedicated ground,” isolated ground (IG), equipment grounding requirements, 200% neutral (N2), or 200% neutral + isolated ground (N2IG). These requirements are project-specific and must be coordinated with the selected 225A / T225 configuration, project drawings, load calculations, voltage system, and electrical engineer requirements.
Review grounding and conductor configuration guidance.