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Figure 8 Electrical Conductor Systems
For Overhead Cranes, Trolleys, Monorails, Hoists,
Conveyors, Automatic Stacker-Retrieval
Systems. . . any Application that Requires a
Reliable, Safe, and Economical Moving Power
System.

• 90 AMP Rolled Galvanized Steel

• 110 AMP Rolled Galvanized Steel

• 250 AMP Rolled Stainless Steel —

Copper Laminated

• 250 AMP Rolled Copper — Steel Laminated

• 350 AMP Rolled Electrolytic Copper

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UL LISTED

Conductor Bar Selection

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File # E29805 Approved

Contr. 678L in Canada

Determining Ampere Load

The conductor selected must be large enough to carry the Heavy Duty — Class D Crane Service
necessary ampere load safely without undue heating. To Used continually during the work day and usually for
compute the ampere load, proceed as follows: more than one shift. Loads of 50% of rated capacity
or more handled constantly during the work period.
1. List the horsepower of all motors used in the Use a factor of 110% of the calculated ampere load.
application.
Severe Duty — Class E and F Crane Service
Used continually for two or more work shifts a day
2. Determine the voltage and type of current that will feed for loads approaching 100% of capacity. Use a
the conductor. For example: 230 VDC 2 wire; 460 VAC factor of 120% of the calculated ampere load. Due
3 phase; etc. to the mechanical considerations on severe duty
use, contact the factory engineering group when
3. Refer to the Horsepower Conversion Table on page 3 selecting the conductor system for this application.
and convert the horsepower to amperes.
5. If the conductors are to be located where the ambient
4. Prepare the ampere load figure that will be used to size air temperature is unusually high, the current carrying
the conductors as follows: capacity of the conductor is reduced. Multiply the
current capacity of the selected conductor by the
List the full load ampere rating of each motor used derating factor in the following table.
on the crane or monorail unit. Determine the duty
cycle from the following paragraphs and apply the
corresponding factor.
Temperature Derating Table
Light Duty — Class A and B Crane Service
Standby or infrequent use. Up to two motors started Ambient Air Temperature Derating Factor
at a time. Two to five lifts per hour. Use a factor of
90% of the calculated ampere load. 100°F 95%
130°F 75%
Average Duty — Class C Crane Service
Moderate use during the work day. Five to ten lifts 160°F* 50%
per hour. Not over 50% of the lift at rated capacity. * At this ambient temperature it will be neccessary to use the higher
Use a factor of 100% of the calculated ampere load. rated conductor cover, XHT rated at 280°F. Use of XHT cover at
160°F allows for full ampacity at that temperature.

Determining Voltage Drop

According to CMAA, the voltage drop to the unit motors See Conductor Engineering Data Table on page 4 for
shall not be more than 3% from the power taps to the load values of Z and R.
at the farthest point on the conductor run. To determine Divide voltage drop by system voltage to get the percent
the voltage drop use the appropriate formula in the of voltage drop.
following table.
Maximum voltage drops that are 3% of various supply
voltages are as follows:
Current Type Formula

AC 3 phase 60 cycle V = L x I x Z x 1.73

Supply Voltage Voltage Drop (V)
AC 1 or 2 phase 60 cycle V=LxIxZx2
DC 2 wire system V=LxIxRx2 460 VAC 13.8
230 VAC or VDC 6.9
V = Voltage drop
L = Distance from power feed to end of conductor 575 VAC 17.2
I = Total amperes drawn as calculated from
conversion charts Volts lost that are equal to or less than the above values
Z = AC impedance when using the formulas above will help in selecting the
R = DC resistance correct conductor.

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Conductor Selection Example

Given a 300 foot runway, power fed at the center, using Horsepower Conversion Table
460 volt, 3 phase, 60 cycle power supplied to a bridge
crane — there is a 40 h.p. hoist motor, a 20 h.p. bridge
motor, and a 5 h.p. trolley motor. The operation is Average 3 Phase AC — 60 Cycle Direct Current
Amperes Amperes
Duty. Ambient temperature varies from 50°F in winter to
90°F in summer on this Indoor installation. h.p. 230V 460V 575V 230V
Step 1 — Determining Ampere Load 1/2 2.2 1.1 0.9 2.7
See National Electric Code article 610-14(e) for
determining motor loads where there are multiple motors 3/4 3.2 1.6 1.3 3.8
on a single crane. Then from the Horse Power Conversion
1 4.2 2.1 1.7 4.7
Table 460V column (right):
40 h.p. hoist motor — 52 amps @ 100% = 52 amps 1-1/2 6.0 3.0 2.4 6.6
20 h.p. bridge motor — 27 amps @ 50% = 13.5 amps 2 6.8 3.4 2.7 8.5
5 h.p. trolley motor — 7.6 amps @ 50% = 3.8 amps
3 9.6 4.8 3.9 12.2
The total current load is 69.3 amperes.
With Average Duty cycle, the current load is 5 15.2 7.6 6.1 20
factored at 100%. Normal ambient conditions of 7-1/2 22 11 9 29
50°F to 90°F require no temperature derating.
Selecting a 90 amp conductor caused a voltage 10 28 14 11 38
drop of 4.3% using the formula. Since this is 15 42 21 17 55
unsatisfactory, use a 110 amp conductor (FE-908)
for Step 2. 20 54 27 22 72

Step 2 — Determining Voltage Drop 25 68 34 27 89

Use the AC 3 phase formula on page two. 30 80 40 32 106
V = L x I x Z x 1.73 where: 40 104 52 41 140
L = 150 ft. (Distance to the end of the runway from
the center power feed.) 50 130 65 52 173
I = 69.3 amperes 60 154 77 62 206
Z = .0008 for 110 amp conductor (From the
Conductor Engineering Data Table, page 4.) 75 192 96 77 255
1.73 = 3 phase constant
100 248 124 99 341
V = 150 x 69.3 x .0008 x 1.73 125 312 156 125 425
= 14.4 volts
150 360 180 144 506
14.4/460 = 3.1%
Since this voltage drop only occurs at the farthest end 200 480 240 192 675
when two or more motors are started simultaneously,
exceeding the 3% voltage drop goal by only 0.1% will not
cause a problem.

Ampere Load Calculations for Multiple Units full-load current varying with speed. In these cases, use
For information about sizing ampere loads for multiple the higher nameplate current rating.
cranes on the same runway, see Article 610-14 (e) of the The voltages listed are rated motor voltages. The current
National Electrical Code for the demand factors. This listed shall be permitted for system voltage ranges of 110
article also covers additional loads on the bridge cranes to 120, 220 to 240, 440 to 480, and 550 to 600 volts.
other than motor loads. Motors rated at 208 VAC should increase the 230 volt
column figures by 10%.
Induction Type Squirrel Cage and Wound Rotor Motors For motors that are wound for single or double phase
The Horsepower Conversion Table is taken from the 1996 operation, use the nameplate rating. For older slip ring
NEC Article 430. The values are for motors running at motors or models that have secondary windings be sure to
usual speeds with normal torque characteristics. Motors obtain both primary and secondary current ratings.
built for especially low speeds or high torques may require Secondary windings may also need separate conductors
more running current, and multi-speed motors will have or cables when updating the electrification.

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Conductor Engineering Data Table

Weight per Ampere Rating Coefficient of Resistance Factor

Conductor Description 10' section Linear Expansion AC (z) DC (R) Circular
Bar No. lbs. Continuous Intermittent* per °F ohms/ft. ohms/ft. Mills

FE-758 Galvanized Steel 4.5 90 135 .000007 .0011 .00072 130,000

FE-908 Galvanized Steel 6.5 110 165 .000007 .0008 .0005 189,000
FE-1608 Stainless/Copper Laminate 6.5 250 350 .000008 .000144 .0001 188,000
FE-2008 Copper/Steel Laminate 6.25 250 350 .000008 .000142 .0001 189,000
FE-3008 Rolled Copper 6.75 350 530 .000009 .000085 .000058 188,000

* Intermittent Service Rating is determined for one minute on, one minute off operation.

Miscellaneous Applications
Curves ®
Duct-O-Bars, except the Totally Enclosed System, can be
bent to form curved sections without damaging the The minimum spacing between conductors on curves is
insulating cover or conductor. Bends with a five-foot radius three inches.
or greater can be done in the field by using a fly wheel, For curves of five-foot radius or more, use five-inch
monorail beam, or similar object to bend the conductor to collector shoes. For curves of less than five-foot radius use
approximately the necessary radius. Hangers used on three-inch collector shoes; also consult the factory for
curved sections must be placed at intervals of 2-1/2 feet additional information.
maximium — and closer if required. Use B-100 cross bolt
clamp type hangers and P-Series collectors.

Pickup Guide
10" Assembly
Discontinuous Circuits 5' Max. Support Point
On discontinuous circuits a pickup guide assembly must DUCT-O-BAR
be installed to ensure that the self-centering type collectors
engage and disengage the conductor bar. The pickup 3"
guide (FE-2JNN3 is illustrated) must have its own support
point. 4-1/2"
Transfer Cap

Self-Centering
Collector

Interlocks, Switches, or Fixed Gaps

Support Bracket Support Bracket
The maximum fixed gap occurring at interlocks is one-inch
when using 100 amp P-Series collectors and 1/2 inch
2-1/2"

when using 40 amp collectors. Use transfer caps as shown

to ensure that the collector brushes transfer evenly and
smoothly. Also round both ends of the contact brushes to
facilitate the transfer. Use clamp type hangers only. When
both interlocks and curves of less than a four-foot radius
are encountered, the tandem 40 amp collector is Transfer Cap
recommended.
1" Max. Gap — 100 AMP Collectors
1/2" Max. Gap — 40 AMP Collectors

Other Special Applications

Consult the factory for recommendations on applications
such as de-icing systems, totally enclosed systems, and
other systems not covered here.

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Expansion Gaps
Expansion gaps should be placed at intervals determined Example: A 300' long copper conductor system (X)
by 1) the expansion rate of the metal in the conductor installed outdoors with an anticipated temperature
selected, and 2) the variation in temperature that will occur fluctuation of 80°F (Y).
at the conductor location over a full year of operation. Total Expansion = 300'/100' x 80°F/100°F = 2.4".
1. Steel Conductor Systems (See Section 3.)
Given that steel conductors expand 1" for every 120' of
runway with a temperature change of 100°F over a full 3. Determine the Number of Expansion Gap Assemblies
year of operation, put the length of the runway and the After calculating the actual expansion of the runway
maximum temperature change for the system to be used conductor system, use the following rule of thumb to pick
into the following formula: the number of expansion gap assemblies:
Total Steel Expansion (inches) = X/120' x Y/100°F a. Under 1" of expansion, use no expansion assemblies.
Install one anchor clamp set at the center of the
where X is the runway length and Y is the 12 month conductor run.
temperature variation.
b. From 1" to 2" of expansion, use one expansion
Example: A 450' long steel conductor (X) installed in a assembly in the center of the conductor run.
building with an indoor temperature change of 40°F (Y).
c. From 2" to 4" of expansion, use two expansion
Total Expansion = 450'/120' x 40°F/100°F = 1.5". assemblies. Locate them at 1/3 of the runway length in
(See Section 3.) from each end.
2. Copper Conductor Systems d. For systems with more than 4" of expansion, use one
Given that copper conductors expand 1" for every 100' of expansion gap assembly for each 2" of expansion.
runway over a 100°F temperature change at the conductor
over a full year of operation, put the length of the runway 4. Anchors
and the maximum temperature change for the system to Anchor clamps are required at midpoint on all systems
be used into the following formula: without expansion gaps and halfway between gaps and
Total Copper Expansion (inches) = X/100' x Y/100°F. from gaps to the end of systems with multiple gaps. See
the Figure 8 Installation Instructions on anchor locations.

The maximum gap opening for all ten foot

Figure 8 expansion gap assemblies is 1-3/4
inches.
Expansion assemblies are also required at
building expansion joints.

Conductor Assembly Selection

Duct-O-Wire® Figure 8 Conductor Bars are furnished as Basic Figure 8 (FE) Conductor Assemblies
assemblies consisting of a ten-foot long conductor bar
rated at 600 volts, an insulating cover, splice cover, and 10 ft. Lengths Assembly Catalog No.
connector pins or joint clamps as applicable.
Conductor Weight Indoor Outdoor High Temp.
The insulating cover must be appropriate for the Bar No. Pounds Use Use Use
environment — indoor, outdoor, or high temperature — in
which the conductor is to operate. FE-758 4.5 FE-758-2 FE-758-2-SC FE-758-2XHT
Indoor systems are for use in ambient temperatures up to FE-908 6.5 FE-908-2 FE-908-2-SC FE-908-2XHT
160°F. They have an Orange PVC Insulating Cover. They FE-1608 6.5 FE-1608-2 FE-1608-2-SC FE-1608-2XHT
are not recommended for outdoor use in direct sunlight. FE-2008 6.25 FE-2008-2 FE-2008-2-SC FE-2008-2XHT
Outdoor systems are for use in direct sunlight and ambient FE-3008 6.75 FE-3008-2 FE-3008-2-SC FE-3008-2XHT
temperatures up to 160°F. They have a Gray PVC
Insulating Cover with an ultraviolet additive.
High temperature systems are for use in ambient
temperatures up to 280°F. They have a Yellow
Polycarbonate Insulating Cover.
Cross-sectional drawing of
From the table to the right, you can select the basic (FE) Basic Figure 8 (FE) Conductor Assembly
conductor assembly with the appropriate bar and
insulating cover for your application.
For information on other conductor assemblies, see page 12.

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Typical Conductor Mounting

Note: S indicates minimum conductor spacing.

Standard Vertical Mounted Conductors (Bottom Entry) Lateral Mounted Conductors (Side Entry)
3-Phase System • Bottom Contact • 5 Ft. Maximum Support Spacing 4 Ft. Maximum Support Spacing.
Use only Lateral (L) Model Collectors.

S
S
1-1/2" — Single Collectors — Staggered and PS-Series Collectors. Use Metal Hangers Only
3" — Collectors Adjacent or when Pickup Guides are used. on Lateral Systems
Insulated Hangers also require 3" spacing

Monorail Application
Install two conductors on one side of the beam and one conductor on the opposite
side to balance the collector spring forces, particularly on light weight hoists.
1-1/2" — Single Collectors — Staggered
3" — Collectors Adjacent or when
Pickup Guides are used. Insulated
Hangers also require 3" spacing.
2-1/2"

2-1/2"

S S
1-1/2" — Single Collectors – Staggered and PS-Series Collectors.
3" — Collectors Adjacent or when Pickup Guides are used.
Insulated Hangers also require 3" spacing.

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Duct-O-Bar Figure 8 (FE) Components
Weight
Catalog Number Pounds Description

Angle Brackets for Web Mounting

Brackets are galvanized 12 gage rolled steel

channel. Hangers are priced separately, but will
be factory installed at no charge when hanger
locations are shown on sketch.

B-100-BR1A 1.00 Bracket — 11-1/4" long.

B-100-BR7A 1.42 Bracket — 15-3/4" long.

B-100-BR7B 1.70 Bracket with gusset support — 15-3/4" long.

B-100-BR13A 1.71 Bracket — 20-1/4" long. Do not use with tandem

collectors.
B-100-BR13B 2.04 Bracket with gusset support — 20-1/4" long.

Bracket Extension for Ground Bar

B-100-BR-EXT B-100-BR-EXT .31 Bracket — 4th bar extension to be used with
prepunched brackets shown above.

B-100-BR-EXT-XL .27 Bracket — 4th bar extension to be used with

angle iron.

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Weight
Catalog Number Pounds Description

Straight Brackets for Top Flange

Mounting
Hole Spacing: 1-1/2 "
Typical Hole Dia.: 7/16" Brackets are galvanized 12 gage rolled steel
channel. Hangers are priced separately, but will
be factory installed at no charge when hanger
locations are shown on sketch.
B-100-BR3A 1.20 Bracket — 18" long.
B-100-BR4A 1.82 Bracket with two Mounting Clamps and
hardware — 18" long.
B-100-BR5A 1.41 Bracket — 21" long.
B-100-BR6A 2.03 Bracket with two Mounting Clamps and
hardware — 21" long.
B-100-BR9A 1.60 Bracket — 24" long.
B-100-BR10A 2.22 Bracket with two Mounting Clamps and
hardware — 24" long.
Capped I-Beam B-100-BR-10 8.00 Channel — 10 feet long.
B-100-TMC-U .31 Universal Mounting Clamps with hardware.
For 5/8" to 1-5/16" thick Beam Flanges.
B-100-BR4A-J 1.54 Capped I-Beam Bracket with hardware.
18" long.
“J” Bolts: 3/8-16 x 5” B-100-BR6A-J 1.76 Capped I-Beam Bracket with hardware.
Due to "J" Bolt Thread Length 21" long.
The Minimum C-Channel Flange
Length is 2.648" (C9 X 20) B-100-BR10A-J 1.95 Capped I-Beam Bracket with hardware.
24" long.

Straight Brackets w/ Mounting Plate

Hole Spacing: 1-1/2 " for Web Mounting
Typical Hole Dia.: 7/16"
Brackets are primed 12 gage rolled steel
Mounting Plate Hole Spacing: 3-3/8" channel with mounting plate and hardware.
Mounting Bolts: 1/2-13 x 2"
Hangers are priced separately, but will be
factory installed at no charge when hanger
locations are shown on sketch.
B-100-BRCT1 1.2 Bracket — 2 holes — 3-3/4" long.
B-100-BRCT2 1.3 Bracket — 3 holes — 5-1/4" long.
B-100-BRCT3 1.5 Bracket — 4 holes — 6-3/4" long.
B-100-BRCT4 1.6 Bracket — 5 holes — 8-1/4" long.
B-100-BRCT5 1.7 Bracket — 6 holes — 9-3/4" long.
B-100-BRCT6 1.8 Bracket — 7 holes — 11-1/4" long.
B-100-BRCT7 1.9 Bracket — 8 holes — 12-3/4" long.
B-100-BRCT8 2.0 Bracket — 9 holes — 14-1/4" long.
B-100-BRCT9 2.1 Bracket — 10 holes — 15-3/4" long.
B-100-BRCT10 2.2 Bracket — 11 holes — 17-1/4" long.
B-100-BRCT11 2.3 Bracket — 12 holes — 18-3/4" long.
Z-Brackets for Lateral Mounted
Conductors
Typical Hole Dia.: 7/16" Brackets are powder coated 10 gage steel.
Bolts: 3/8-16 x 1-1/2" Hangers are priced separately, but will be
factory installed at no charge when hanger
locations are shown on sketch.
Mounting B-100-BRZ3 1.64 Z-Bracket — 1-1/2" or 3" hanger spacing, 6"
Holes
Hanger mounting hole spacing. O.A.L. — 7-1/2".
Holes B-100-BRZ4 1.82 Z-Bracket w/ hardware — 1-1/2" or 3" hanger
spacing, 6" mounting hole spacing.
O.A.L. — 7-1/2"
B-100-BRZ5 2.32 Z-Bracket — 1-1/2" or 3" hanger spacing, 9"
6" mounting hole spacing. O.A.L. — 10-1/2".
Hanger Mounting B-100-BRZ6 2.50 Z-Bracket w/ hardware —1-1/2" or 3" hanger
Holes Holes spacing, 9" mounting hole spacing.
O.A.L. — 10-1/2".
B-100-BRZ7 3.50 Z-Bracket — 3" hanger spacing, 9" mounting
3" hole spacing. O.A.L. — 10-1/2".
B-100-BRZ3 thru B-100-BRZ6 have a 3" stand off as shown above. B-100-BRZ8 3.68
3.692.3 Z-Bracket w/—
Z-Bracket hardware —spacing,
3" hanger 3" hanger spacing,
9"mounting
B-100-BRZ7 and B-100-BRZ8 have a 6" stand off as shown above. 9" mounting hole spacing. O.A.L. — 10-1/2".

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Weight
Catalog Number Pounds Description

Snap-In Type Hanger Assemblies

These hangers are not recommended for
FE-908-2PF curves, switches or short runs unless separate
Threads: 3/8-16 anchors are used. Refer to the Figure 8
Tighten to 50 in-lb Installation Instructions.
FE-908-2PF .10 Nylon Insulating Hanger.
FE-908-2PFS .10 Nylon Insulating Hanger with Stainless Steel
Hardware.
DO NOT USE nylon hangers in temperatures
higher than 130°F.
FE-908-2SF
Threads: 3/8"-16
Tighten to 150 in-lb
FE-908-2SF .11 Zinc Plated Steel Hanger.
FE-908-2SFE .11 Epoxy Coated Steel Hanger.

Threads: 3/8"-16
Tighten to 150 in-lb Snap-In Type Spring Hanger and
Insulator Assemblies for Outdoor, Wet
and Dirty Applications
FE-908-2SFG .20 Zinc Plated Steel Hanger with Insulator.
FE-908-2SFFG .20 Epoxy Coated Steel Hanger with Insulator.
FE-908-2SFSG .20 Stainless Steel Hanger with Insulator and
Stainless Steel Hardware.
Threads: 3/8"-16
Tighten to 150 in-lb Clamp Type Hanger Assemblies for All
SEE INSTALLATION Conductor Systems
INSTRUCTIONS FOR B-100-2FF .19 Zinc Plated Steel Hanger.
CROSS BOLT VALUE.
B-100-2FFE .19 Epoxy Coated Steel Hanger. For special
environments.

Threads: 3/8"-16
Tighten to 150 in-lb Clamp Type Hanger and Insulator
SEE INSTALLATION Assemblies for Outdoor, Wet and Dirty
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CROSS BOLT VALUE.
Applications.
B-100-2FG .30 Zinc Plated Steel Hanger with Insulator.
B-100-2FFG .30 Epoxy Coated Steel Hanger with Insulator.
B-100-2FSG .30 Stainless Steel Hanger with Stainless Steel
Hardware.
Threads: 3/8"-16
Tighten to 150 in-lb Clamp Type Special Hanger Assemblies
SEE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS B-100-2F3 .59 Zinc Plated Steel Triple Hanger Assembly.
FOR CROSS 1-1/2" centers. For indoor dry applications only.
BOLT VALUE. Staggered Collectors.
B-100-2F4 1.25 Quad Hanger Bracket on 1.5 inch centers.
B-100-2F3
B-100-2F4-3 1.50 Quad Hanger Bracket on 3.0 inch centers.
Threads: 3/8"-16
Centers: 1-1/2" Snap-In Type Special Hanger Assemblies
Tighten to 150 in-lb FE-908-2PF3 .55 Plastic Triple Hanger Assembly.
FE-908-2SF3 .57 Zinc Plated Steel Triple Hanger Assembly.
FE-908-2SF4 .80 Zinc Plated Steel Four-Gang Hanger Assembly.
FE-908-2PF3-3 .72 Plastic Triple Hanger Assembly mounted on 3"
FE-908-2SF3
centers.
FE-908-2SF3-3 .76 Zinc Plated Triple Hanger Assembly mounted on
on 3" centers.
FE-908-2SF4-3 1.09 Zinc Plated Four-Gang Hanger Assembly mounted
on 3" centers.
Threads: 3/8"-16
Tighten to 150 in-lb Mushroom Insulators with Hardware
B-100-1G .15 30% Glass-filled Nylon — 400°F rated.
B-100-1G-SS .15 30% Glass-filled Nylon with Stainless Steel
Hardware — 400°F rated.

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Weight
Catalog Number Pounds Description

Power Feeds with Insulating Case

FE-908-2CP .25 90 Amp Rated — Steel. For FE-758-2 systems.
Will accept up to # 4 AWG cable.
FE-1158-2CP .26 110 Amp Rated — Copper. For FE-908-2
systems. Will accept up to # 2 AWG cable.
FE-2008-2CP .63 250 Amp Rated — Bronze. For FE-1608-2 and
FE-2008-2 systems. Will accept up to # 1/0
AWG cable.
FE-3008-2CP 1.10 350 Amp Rated — Cast Bronze. For FE-3008-2
systems. Will accept up to # 3/0 cable.

End Power Feeds

FE-758-GCTP .14 40 Amp Rated. For all systems with FE-758
conductor bar.
FE-908-GCTP .14 40 Amp Rated. For all systems with FE-908,
FE-1608, FE-2008, and FE-3008 conductor bar.

Expansion Gap Assemblies

Each assembly consists of a ten-foot conductor
bar, insulating cover, connector pins for one
end, guide assembly, two power feeds with a
jumper cable and hanger set. Refer to the
Figure 8 Installation Instructions.
FE-758-2H10 7.0 For Indoor System FE-758-2.
FE-758-2H10-SC 7.0 For Outdoor System FE-758-2-SC.
FE-758-2H10XT 7.0 For High Temperature System FE-758-2XHT.
FE-908-2H10 9.0 For Indoor System FE-908-2.
FE-908-2H10-SC 9.0 For Outdoor System FE-908-2-SC.
FE-908-2H10XT 9.0 For High Temperature System FE-908-2XHT.
FE-1608-2H10 10.5 For Indoor System FE-1608-2.
FE-1608-2H10-SC 10.5 For Outdoor System FE-1608-2-SC.
Anchor sets and connector pins are FE-1608-2H10XT 10.5 For High Temperature System FE-1608-2XHT.
included with the hardware package.
FE-2008-2H10 10.0 For Indoor System FE-2008-2.
FE-2008-2H10-SC 10.0 For Outdoor System FE-2008-2-SC.
FE-2008-2H10XT 10.0 For High Temperature System FE-2008-2XHT.
FE-3008-2H10 12.5 For Indoor System FE-3008-2.
FE-3008-2H10-SC 12.5 For Outdoor System FE-3008-2-SC.
FE-3008-2H10XT 12.5 For High Temperature System FE-3008-2XHT.

Special Application Components

FE-2JNN3 3.86 Pickup Guide Assembly — 3" wide. Includes
clamps and two foot section of system
conductor. Specify conductor system.

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Weight
Catalog Number Pounds Description

Special Application Components (cont.)

FE-758-GCT .08 Transfer Cap. For FE-758 Bar only.
FE-758-GCTL .08 Transfer Cap. For FE-758 Bar only. Cut at 45°
for left hand curves.
FE-758-GCTR .08 Transfer Cap. For FE-758 Bar only. Cut at 45°
for right hand curves.
FE-758-GCT FE-908-GCT .08 Transfer Cap. For FE-908, FE-1608, FE-2008,
and FE-3008 Bar.
FE-908-IP FE-908-GCTL .08 Transfer Cap. For FE-908, FE-1608, FE-2008,
and FE-3008 Bar. Cut at 45° for left hand curves.
FE-908-GCTR .08 Transfer Cap. For FE-908, FE-1608, FE-2008,
and FE-3008 Bar. Cut at 45° for right hand
curves.
FE-908-IP .02 Isolating Piece — 1" long. For all bars.

FE-908-IS .19 Isolating Piece — 8" long. For all bars.

FE-908-IS
B-100-TG 1.81 Transfer Guide Assembly with epoxy coated
Hangers. For use with isolating pieces.

B-100-TG

Collector Mounting Post

FC-TB1 FC-TB1 3.50 Mounting Post with Hardware — 18" long.
Mounting plate is 4" square with 3" hole spacing
for C-Series and P-Series Collectors. (Contact
factory for special lengths or finishes.)
FC-TB1-SS 3.38 Stainless Steel Mounting Post with Stainless
Bolts: 3/8 - 16 x 1-1/2"
Steel Hardware — 18" long.

Maximum O.A.L.: 12-1/4"

C-Series Collector Assemblies
C-Series Collectors are used on short
continuous run systems. They feature steel pivot
points for good tracking capability.
C-40-V3 1.41 40 Amp Collector — single shoe. Vertical mount.
C-40-L3 2.35 40 Amp Collector — single shoe. Lateral mount
with steel counter weight. O.A.L. — 15"
C-100-V5 1.65 100 Amp Collector — single shoe. Vertical
mount.
C-100-L5 2.90 100 Amp Collector — single shoe. Lateral
C-100-V5 mount with steel counter weights. O.A.L. — 16"

P-Series Collector Assemblies

Maximum O.A.L.: 15-1/4" P-Series Collectors are used on straight and
curved runs and transfers. The pantograph
design provides virtually constant spring
pressure for the entire stroke range. Lateral
Mount Collectors are provided with spring
balance. Conductor Bars must be spaced at
least 3 inches apart. To order bronze collectors
with stainless steel hardware, add “BR” to the
catalog number. Call factory for prices.
P-40-V3 2.10 40 Amp Collector — single shoe. Vertical mount.
P-40-L3 2.16 40 Amp Collector — single shoe. Lateral mount.
P-40-S3-SCD 2.38 40 Amp Collector — single shoe. Self-centering.
P-100-V5 2.35 100 Amp Collector — single shoe. Vertical mount.
P-100-L5 2.41 100 Amp Collector — single shoe. Lateral mount.
P-100-S5-SCD 2.63 100 Amp Collector — single shoe.
P-100-V5 Self-centering.

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Weight
Catalog Number Pounds Description

P-Series Collector Assemblies (cont.)

Maximum O.A.L.: 28"
P-80-VT3 3.71 80 Amp Collector — double shoe. Vertical mount.
Maximum O.A.L.: 27"
P-80-LT3 3.91 80 Amp Collector — double shoe. Lateral mount.
P-80-ST3-SCD 4.35 80 Amp Collector — double shoe. Self-centering.
P-200-VT5 4.20 200 Amp Collector — double shoe. Vertical
mount.
P-200-LT5 4.40 200 Amp Collector — double shoe. Lateral
P-200-VT5 mount.
P-200-ST5-SCD 4.84 200 Amp Collector — double shoe. Self-
centering.
PS-Series Collector Assemblies
PS-Series Collectors can be used on 1-1/2 inch
PS-40-V3
centers and are able to useThe
smaller
pantograph
brackets.
PS-Series Collectors are not recommended for
lateral systems or applications that require
pick-up guides.
PS-40-V3 1.32 40 Amp Vertical Collector.
PS-100-V5 1.55 100 Amp Vertical Collector.
PS-200-VT5 PS-80-VT3 2.32 80 Amp Tandem Vertical Collector.
PS-200-VT5 2.80 200 Amp Tandem Vertical Collector.
Additional Components
B-100-2L .03 Spring Cover Clip — Zinc Plated Steel. Used
only to ensure alignment of the cover on laterally
mounted systems. Place over bar cover midway
FE-1GC between hangers.
B-100-2L B-100-2FEA .30 Clamp Hanger Set — 2 pieces. Clamps both
sides of hanger.
FE-1GC .04 Flexible PVC End Cap. For all Figure 8
conductor bars.
FE-2ER-EX FE-908-A .02 Nylon Anchor Pin. For drilled anchoring. Two
required, one on each side of the hanger.
FE-908-1M FE-908-1M 2.88 Connector Tool. One tool usually ordered for
each new system. Used to pull two sections of
bar together.
FE-908-1MB .10 Replacement Connector Tool Pins — Pair.
FE-2ER-EX .05 Splice Cover — Standard black. Use this part
B-100-2FEA number when ordering extra splice covers.
Conductor Bar Shoes/Brushes
C - 40 - B3
Contact the factory for application.
C-40-B3 .13 3" Contact Shoe
C-100-B5 .21 5" Contact Shoe
C-40-B3-SCC .13 3" Contact Shoe for Self Centering Collectors.
C - 100 - B5 C-100-B5-SCC .21 5" Contact Shoe for Self Centering Collectors.
SFE-40-B3 .12 3" Side Entry Contact Shoe.
SFE-100-B5 .20 5" Side Entry Contact Shoe.
EC-100-B5X .37 5" Contact Shoe for Totally Enclosed Systems.

C - 40 - B3-SC
Conductor Bar Cleaning Accessories
Contact the factory for application.
C-40-B3-SC .13 3" Cleaning Shoe with Carborundum Insert.
C - 100 - B5-SC
C-100-B5-SC .21 5" Cleaning Shoe with Carborundum Insert.
C-100-CT .14 Cleaning Brush — Stainless Steel Bristle.

C-100-CT

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DUCT-O-BAR
Special Application Conductors
®
All Duct-O-Wire Figure 8 conductor systems can be sized electrically by using the general and
technical information contained in this brochure. For applications with special mechanical or
®
environmental considerations, refer to the table below for the proper Duct-O-Bar System to use.

*Technical or
Conductor System Application Installation
or Usage Bulletin

To prevent ice build-up

Heated problems such as outdoor
(HFE) yard cranes or indoor FE-2014INST and
frozen food storage. HFE Supplement*

Monorails and some

underhung units which
require special mounting
Side Contact hanger brackets to fit the
manufacturer’s tracks. SFE-97INST*
(SFE)
Not recommended for
outdoor use, wet, or
dirty environments.

Prevents airborn
Totally Enclosed contaminants from
(EFE) EFE-95INST*
collecting on conductor
surfaces.

8-Bar When contour cover

shape is specified or 8-95INST*
(8-BAR)
requested.

*Refer to www.ductowire.com for the lastest editions to the Technical or Installation brochures.

Brochure FE-14
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Duct-O-Wire representatives and distributors are located throughout the U.S. Replaces FE-04
and Canada. Call the factory for the representative or distributor closest to you. ©2014 (DW-24)
Printed in U.S.A.