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Bus Bars

A leading provider of bus bar solutions, Methode delivers products that meet RoHS and REACH standards, as well as assemblies that are UL certified. We provide sales, engineering and manufacturing support from our facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. Our experienced teams of applications engineers, supported by our regional design centers, collaborate with our customers to turn concepts into high-performance, cost-effective solutions.

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Bus bars can be customized or designed to meet your unique specifications by Methode's global network of application & design engineers.

Laminated & Powder Coated Bus Bars for Medical Equipment
A space-saving bus bar system that meets high-frequency requirements for the patient-care industry. Read more

Improved Telecommunications Power Systems
Cooler running bus bars that meet UL temperature rise requirements. Read more

Telecommunications Data Router Assembly
A laminated bus bar that provides high capacitance and low EMI for data routers. Read more

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Methode designs laminated Bus Bars for full-electric vehicle automotive inverters, providing low inductance for power distribution. The two-layer construction delivers DC power from the capacitor bank to the IGBTs, and then to the AC induction motor for a three-phase power delivery system.

Reducing Inductance in Power Distribution Systems
The high current equivalent of a well-designed high-speed multilayer PCB, Methode’s laminated bus bars allow system designers to minimize the loop area of large opposing currents, reducing inductance, ringing and parasitic energy storage to greatly improve circuit performance. Read more

Laminated Bus Bars Meets Stringent Demands of Locomotive Traction Drives
Our laminated bus bar design meets the strict partial discharge and short circuit requirements of locomotive traction drives. Read more

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Utilizing our in-house Tribotek™ power interconnect and our machining capabilities, Methode bus bars offer numerous interface options for your applications.

Laminated Bus Bar
Laminated bus bars are engineered to provide customers with both electrical and mechanical performance benefits. Read more

Precision Laminated Bus Bar Meets Electrical Requirements in Radar Power Distribution System
Laminated bus bars allow precise alignment of multiple connections in a radar power distribution system. Read more

High Power Pluggable Bus Bar Solves Misalignment Problems in Scalable Server System
Our louver contact system with float facilitates alignment in scalable server systems. Read more

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Bus bars allow your applications to handle more power in less space and route the power as required.

Advanced Mainframe Computer Distribution
Laminated Bus Bar provides higher reliability connections and routing. Read more

Laminated Bus Bar – Aerospace
A low profile multilayer bus bar developed for aerospace applications. Read more

Our Bus Bar Solutions

Methode can design and create bus bars using a variety of materials, insulation and plating to meet your exact needs. Manufacturing can take place at any of our three facilities worldwide.

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Single Conductor

Routed for simple point-to-point applications, choose from numerous options available to meet your power, insulation and cost objectives.

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Multi Conductor

Custom designed to fit your space constraints while providing distinct electrical benefits, including low inductance, minimal voltage drop and specified partial discharge level. Our multi conductors come in a variety of material, insulation and plating options, including those suitable for defense and aerospace environments.

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Powder Coated

This durable insulator withstands a high voltage dielectric test. The powder coating may be applied to any shape at one of Methode's manufacturing facilities. Choose from multiple colors, thicknesses and dielectric ratings.

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Precision Machined

Methode's in-house capabilities and expertise in machining allows us to meet the tight tolerances required by our customers. Choose from nonferrous metal options, including pure copper and aluminum.

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Flexible

Thin bus bar layers allow the bar to flex, but still conform to the routing path. Choose from our FlexiBar and/or PowerFlex™ cables to suit your needs.

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  • Methode The Americas
    Customer Service & Other
    Work 1-877-316-7700
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    Work 1-877-885-6006
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    Work +356 9992 1171
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    Work +86 21 6168 6388
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    Work +81 3386 27903
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    Work +91 80435 00702
  • Methode Asia
    Work +65 82223586

Case Studies

Find out how Methode helps customers differentiate and win in their end markets.

Applications

  • Traction Drives
  • Renewable Energy
  • Data Router
  • Computer & Data Storage
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle
  • Military & Aerospace Radar
  • Medical Imaging Equipment
  • Electrical Actuators
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