SIMABUS CONNECTORS
A REVOLUTIONARY SET OF PRODUCTS THAT REPLACE
MULTIPLE CONNECTOR TYPES
REASONS TO STANDARDIZE ON
SIMABUS CONNECTORS
• Modular approach. Match any busbar
height and interconnect specification.
• Reduced lead time. Cut delivery from
12 weeks to 6 weeks typically, thanks
to an industrialized approach and
stock components.
• Extended lifetime. Install die-cast
components with precision-machined
contact surfaces that deliver long-life,
high performance.
• Carbon-footprint reduction. Cut
environmental impact through lower
shipping volumes and reduced
on-site waste.
• Engineering support. Turn to TE to
help you match the right SIMABUS
product to your current or future
technical specifications.
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Another innovation from TE Connectivity! Part of the SIMEL product line,
SIMABUS connectors replace three classes of connectors – Classic, Sinemex and Anti
SIMABUS
Corona – with one product set. For the first time, you can choose from a set of highly
modularized, standard busbar connectors that Based
meetonany specification
almost forand
70 years’ experience a substation
expertise in substation
market, TE Simel renews its range of HV connectors for
project. TE has applied knowledge from its 60+substation
years application
of experience
from 66kv with projects
up to 550kV.
worldwide to deliver universal connectors SIMABUS clamps and connectors will replace advantageously the
former busbar connections of the Classic, Sinemex & Anti-Corona
that meet customer needs. ranges which operated respectively at 220, 330 and 550kV.
SIMABUS is a modular concept of busbar connectors for tubular
aluminium conductors from 80mm to 250mm O/D. its adaptive
Proven components that meet the full range of specifications design to customer’s requirement is a positive answer to
Expansion Busbar connector on PI substation extension projects as well as new switchyards for AIS,
FACTS or HVDC markets.
Tension 66 kV to 550 kV
DESCRIPTION KEY FEATURES and BENEFITS
CurrentFixed & expansion type
2000 A to suitable
8000 toAconnect
connectors Modular concept Adaptive design to customer’s needs with
Aluminium busbar conductors from 80 to 250m O/D adjustable busbar height
Short-time
currentused in HV substations40 kA/3 sec to 63 kA/sec Rationalized components
up to 550kV & from 2000A to Reduced leadtime with stock components
8000A. Connectors designed to withstand short time
Busbarcurrent
size from 40kA/3sec
80to mm to 250 mm O/D
63kA/sec. Die casted components High mechanical strengths
Bus supports and joints on PI from 3inch PCD to
Fixed or expansion type, to connect square or rectangular palms of
Machined contact surface High performance connectivity
Terminal
275mm PCD.
HV equipment as well as solid studs in Al or Cu & Extended life-time
connections
Terminal connectors to connect square, rectangular
from 30 to 60 mm O/D Lubricated bolts High contact pressure - Elimination of
palms of HV equipment as well as solid studs in Al or
gripping risk of stainless steel bolts
Post insulator
Cu from 30 to 60mm O/D.
connections 3-inch PCD to 275 mm PCD
Connector made in high grade of Aluminium alloy. Compact design Reduced dynamic effects in switchyards
All fasteners in stainless steel with pre-waxed nuts to
Composition High-grade aluminum alloy
ensure pressure contact efficiency and contact Environmental design Carbon print reduction - Reduced shipping
reliability. Stainless steel with pre-waxed nuts to ensure pressure
volume &contact
waste at site - End of life products
Fasteners efficiency and contact reliability
STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS consideration
EN, ANSI, NEMA & DIN compliant
Standards EN, ANSI, NEMA & DIN compliant
REFERENCES
Bus Support
Bus Support Bus Bus
Junction
Junction Bus Termination
Bus Termination BusBus
Derivation
Derivation Bus
BusAccessory
Accessory
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representation, warranty or guarantee that the information is accurate, correct, reliable or current. TE reserves the right to make any adjustments to the information contained herein at any time
without notice. TE expressly disclaims all implied warranties regarding the information contained herein, including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose. The dimensions in this catalog for reference purposes only and are subject to change without notice. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Consult TE for the
latest dimensions and design specifications. AMP, Raychem, SIMEL, TE Connectivity and TE Connectivity (logo) are trademarks.
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SIM141-EN Energy PDF Feb 2014
 Product Ranges

ALUMINUM BUS SIZES

METRIC 80 90 100 120 125 140 150 160 200 220 250
ALUMINIUM
BUSBAR
IPS 3" 4" 5" 6"

O/D (mm) 80 88,9 90 100 114,3 120 125 140 14,3 150 160 168,2 200 220 250

MAX 70 77,9 78 90 102,3 104 111 120 128,2 126 148 154,1 184 200 236
I/D (mm)
MIN 70 96 140 180

ELECTRICAL DUTY

IN (min) <1750 2000 3150 4000

A
IN (max) 2000 3150 4000 5150 4000 6000 4000 8000

Current bridges of expansion connectors made of SAL 721 or 910 ultra-flexible stranded conductors.
Size and number defined according to the above current ratings.

STUD TERMINALS
Available on ø30, 40, 50 and 60 mm in aluminium or copper material.

FIXING
To HV Terminal Equipment To Post Insulators

Square PCD
L I SIZE PCD

3" 76
80 80
I
5" 127
L
100 100
7" 178
Rectangular
125 125
225 225

100 100 254 254

I
275 275
L

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to change without notice. Consult TE for the latest dimensions and design specifications.

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