Busbar End Cap (BUSCAP)
BUSCAP is a flexible, re-usable PVC end cap that covers the end of a live busbar, installed or removed in minutes, in GBC1 to GBC18 sizes and tested to ANSI C37.20.2 for medium-voltage switchgear application up to 36 kV.
- ANSI C37.20.2
- ASTM D149
- ASTM D638
Choose a size
Selection Chart
- A
- Width
- W
- Thickness
- L
- Cap depth
| Gala code | Busbar size | A | W | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBC 1 | 15 x 5 | 15 | 5 | 20 |
| GBC 2 | 20 x 5 | 20 | 5 | 20 |
| GBC 3 | 25 x 5 | 25 | 5 | 20 |
| GBC 4 | 30 x 10 | 30 | 10 | 30 |
| GBC 5 | 40 x 10 | 40 | 10 | 30 |
| GBC 6 | 50 x 6 | 50 | 6 | 30 |
| GBC 7 | 50 x 10 | 50 | 10 | 30 |
| GBC 8 | 60 x 10 | 60 | 10 | 30 |
| GBC 9 | 65 x 8 | 65 | 8 | 30 |
| GBC 10 | 75 x 6 | 75 | 6 | 50 |
| GBC 11 | 80 x 10 | 80 | 10 | 50 |
| GBC 12 | 100 x 6 | 100 | 6 | 50 |
| GBC 13 | 100 x 10 | 100 | 10 | 50 |
| GBC 14 | 100 x 24 | 100 | 24 | 50 |
| GBC 15 | 120 x 10 | 120 | 10 | 50 |
| GBC 16 | 125 x 10 | 125 | 10 | 50 |
| GBC 17 | 150 x 6 | 150 | 6 | 70 |
| GBC 18 | 200 x 12 | 200 | 12 | 70 |
Source: GALA BUSCAP catalogue sheet, Issue 2, February 2024.
Material properties
Technical Specification
| Test description | Recorded value | Test method |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 12N / mm² (min.) | ASTM D638 |
| Elongation | 350% (min.) | ASTM D638 |
| Density | 1.23 gm / cm³ | ASTM D792 |
| Continuous Operating Temp. | -20 °C to 115 °C | IEC 216 |
Source: GALA BUSCAP catalogue sheet, Issue 2, February 2024.
Dimensions & Drawings
Buscap covers a live busbar end, formulated in PVC for high-voltage electrical application, and installs, removes or replaces in a few minutes.
Covered on this page
- Bus Bar End Caps - BUSCAP
Features & Benefits
- Tested to ANSI C37.20.2 for MV switchgear application up to 36 kV
- GBC series: GBC1 (15×5 mm) to GBC18 (200×12 mm)
- Dielectric strength 12 kV/mm (min., ASTM D149); continuous operating temperature −20°C to 115°C (IEC 216)
- Flexible, re-usable — installs, removes or replaces in minutes
- Highly resistant to UV rays and ozone; suitable indoor or outdoor
- Flammability: pass to UL 94-V0
- Custom design and colours available within a week
Applications
- Covering live busbar ends in switchgear panels
- Reducing air clearance requirements around busbar terminations
- Indoor and outdoor switchgear applications
Standards & Compliance
- ANSI C37.20.2
- ASTM D149
- ASTM D638
- ASTM D792
- ASTM D2240
- IEC 216
- UL 94-V0
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Busbar End Cap used for?
It is used for:
- Covering live busbar ends in switchgear panels
- Reducing air clearance requirements around busbar terminations
- Indoor and outdoor switchgear applications
How do I choose the right size?
Use the selection chart on this page: it lists every code with its dimensions, and the key above it says what each column means. If you are not sure which fits, send the dimensions you are working to with the form below.
Which standards and test methods are quoted for it?
These, with the values in the Technical Specification on this page:
- ANSI C37.20.2
- ASTM D149
- ASTM D638
- ASTM D792
- ASTM D2240
- IEC 216
Can I get a quote, a sample or a size that is not listed?
Send your cable details, quantity and application with the "Request a Quote or Sample" form at the foot of this page. For a size or variant that is not in the chart, describe what you need there, or use Technical support at the top of the page, and the technical team will confirm what can be supplied.
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