{"id":113,"date":"2016-01-25T17:59:24","date_gmt":"2016-01-25T17:59:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jpelectricalcompany.com\/blog\/?p=113"},"modified":"2023-11-27T17:45:01","modified_gmt":"2023-11-27T17:45:01","slug":"the-purpose-of-bus-ducts-and-bus-plugs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jpelectricalcompany.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/the-purpose-of-bus-ducts-and-bus-plugs\/","title":{"rendered":"The Purpose of Bus Ducts and Bus Plugs"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to electrical equipment companies many of us non-electricians are at a loss as to exactly what it is that they do or sell.\u00a0 Electrical equipment and components are a mystery to those of us who do not work with them.\u00a0 Entering a manufacturing facility is overwhelming to most industrial spectators.<\/p>\n

There are a variety of different sized pieces of equipment splayed across a large room.\u00a0 Each piece of equipment offers its own purpose; most involve manufacturing a product that is used to create, package or in some way bring something new into the world.\u00a0 \u00a0There are a variety of industrial manufacturers using\u00a0electrical equipment<\/a>.\u00a0 With each industry has a specific need in regards to equipment and replacement components that is needs to have available to ensure that production never is delayed, stalled or brought to a complete halt.\u00a0\u00a0Electrical equipment<\/a>\u00a0is the backbone to many industrial manufactures.\u00a0 Without reliable equipment or replacement components readily available production will stop thus resulting in delayed manufacturing, decreased employee production and a loss of profit.<\/p>\n

In the next few installments we will begin to look at new surplus and\u00a0reconditioned electrical equipment and components<\/a>\u00a0to bring a better understanding to exactly what this intriguing industry is all about. \u00a0\u00a0Today we will discuss bus ducts and bus plugs and the impact they have within large industrial manufacturing plants.<\/p>\n

In most industrial settings electrical power is not distributed the same as it is in residential and commercial settings.\u00a0 In these settings power is distributed through hardwiring within the walls throughout the building.\u00a0\u00a0 This allows electricity to flow through the building distributing similar voltage to rooms throughout the building this differs from industrial manufacturing settings where the electricity needs to be distributed differently throughout the building.<\/p>\n

Electricity in industrial manufacturing facilities needs to be directed to where it is needed.\u00a0 In these large open industrial settings equipment needs to be able to be moved about and the electricity needs to be designed to allow for this freedom.\u00a0 There are not many closed walls or permanent structures to allow electricity to be distributed throughout the plant; this is where\u00a0bus ducts and bus plugs<\/a>\u00a0are useful.<\/p>\n

Bus ducts are in a sense, an extension cord.\u00a0 Each section of the bus duct is put together and run along the ceiling to complete a super highway of industrial power throughout the plant.\u00a0 Bus plugs complete the entire electrical super system allowing power to get from the bus duct system to the equipment below in need of power.<\/p>\n

Bus plugs<\/a>\u00a0are similar to the plugs on the ends of appliances throughout our homes that are used on a regular basis.\u00a0 The bus plug connects a section of the bus duct to the equipment below that is in need of power.\u00a0 Bus plugs can be used for anything from lighting to heavy machinery.\u00a0 This system is used in industrial settings because it offers flexibility and ease of use.\u00a0 There is no hardwiring within the building and therefore the manufacturing floor can be rearranged as needed.\u00a0 If new equipment is introduced or a piece is taken out, the power system can also adjust.<\/p>\n

It is our hope that this article gives readers a basic understanding of this unique electrical component as well as how and why it is used throughout industrial manufacturing settings.\u00a0 If you are in need of replacement bus plugs or new surplus bus ducts for your current system look no further than the experts at\u00a0J & P Electrical Company, LLC<\/a>\u00a0located out of Warren, MI at\u00a0https:\/\/www.jpelectricalcompany.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When it comes to electrical equipment companies many of us non-electricians are at a loss as to exactly what it is that they do or sell.\u00a0 Electrical equipment and components are a mystery to those of us who do not work with them.\u00a0 Entering a manufacturing facility is overwhelming to most industrial spectators. 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