Power Transmission and Distribution

Bal Contacts™ are uniquely used in a wide range of devices for the transmission and distribution of electrical power. They are suitable for medium and high voltage applications (typically 70-300kv) such as switchgear, circuit breakers, cable connections, and busbars.

Features

Benefits

• Multiple contact points

• High current carrying capability with high contact density

• Minimal contact resistance

• Minimal heat buildup

• Controllable insertion and removal force

• Easy installation and assembly

• Available in a wide range of diameters and cross sections

• Small space requirements, lighter package

• Springs supplied in welded rings or cut-length

• For stationary, sliding, and rotary contacts

• Near constant spring contact force over 10-40% deflection (due to independent coil arrangement)

• Wide tolerance permitted on mating parts for low production cost

• Rapid response proposals and prototyping

• Reduced development time

Bal Seal Solutions

Canted-coil™ Springs for Power T&D (SM-6)