Flexible Busbars

SVS Maverick manufactures custom flexible busbars and laminated copper connectors rated from 100 A to 10,000 A. Made in Bangalore, India and supplied worldwide, our busbars combine the conductivity of solid copper with the flexibility demanded by switchgear, transformers, EV battery packs, and energy storage systems.

Flexible Busbars by Application

We engineer diffusion-welded flexible laminated busbars and laminated shunts for the power-electronics segments below — each built to your drawing, with proven references in solar, e-mobility, and rail.

Utility-Scale Solar

Flexible Busbars for Solar Inverters — 1500 V DC Central & String Inverters

For central and string inverters in the 1–4 MW class, our diffusion-welded flexible laminated busbars carry high DC and AC currents between capacitor banks, IGBT/SiC modules, DC links, and output terminals while absorbing the thermal expansion and vibration that rigid bars cannot.

Our 1500 V DC busbars are in series production in megawatt-class central inverters deployed at a 100 MW solar plant — proven under continuous field duty and thermal cycling. Low contact resistance keeps junction temperatures and I²R losses down, directly protecting inverter efficiency and lifetime. Each flexible busbar for solar inverter applications is built to your drawing.

At a glance

  • 1500 V DC rated, series-production proven
  • Capacitor-bank, DC-link and module interconnects
  • Absorbs thermal cycling & outdoor vibration
  • Low I²R loss protects inverter efficiency
Energy Storage

Flexible Laminated Busbars for BESS and PCS Cabinets

Battery energy storage systems and power conversion system (PCS) cabinets pack high continuous currents into dense enclosures where rigid copper cannot accommodate stack tolerances or module movement. Our flexible copper busbars provide compliant, low-resistance links between battery racks, DC combiners, PCS modules, and AC output.

Diffusion-welded copper foil construction gives the current capacity of solid copper with the flexibility to absorb assembly misalignment, thermal growth, and vibration over thousands of charge/discharge cycles. Stable contact resistance limits heat rise at the joints — a critical safety and derating factor in sealed BESS cabinets. Built to your cabinet drawing with plating and insulation to meet creepage and clearance.

At a glance

  • Rack-to-PCS and DC-combiner links
  • Stable contact resistance limits cabinet heat rise
  • Withstands thousands of charge/discharge cycles
  • Insulation options for creepage & clearance
E-Mobility

EV Battery Busbars, Traction Inverters & DC Fast Chargers

Electric-vehicle powertrains and charging infrastructure demand high current density in minimal space, with tolerance for continuous vibration and thermal cycling. Our EV battery busbars connect modules, packs, traction inverters, and DC fast-charger power stages with a compact, low-inductance laminated profile.

We currently supply a specialist EV fast-charging technology company with flexible copper busbars engineered for high continuous current and rapid thermal cycling. Nickel or tin plating supports reliable jointing, while the flexible copper-foil construction resists fatigue where rigid bars would crack under automotive shock and vibration. Every busbar is manufactured to your drawing.

At a glance

  • Module, pack, traction-inverter & DC-charger links
  • High current density in minimal volume
  • Supplied to an EV fast-charging technology company
  • Fatigue-resistant under automotive vibration
Rail Traction

Flexible Busbars for Railway Traction & Auxiliary Converters

Railway traction and auxiliary converters run under some of the harshest electrical and mechanical duty in the industry: high currents, constant vibration, shock, and wide thermal swings. Our flexible laminated busbars provide durable, low-resistance connections inside traction converters, auxiliary power units, and DC-link assemblies.

We supply a leading Indian rail traction OEM with flexible copper busbars built to withstand this environment. Diffusion-welded foil construction — with no filler and no brazed joints — eliminates the weak points that fail under sustained vibration, delivering the long service life rolling-stock programmes require. Each busbar is built to your converter drawing with ISO 9001:2015 quality control and traceability.

At a glance

  • Traction & auxiliary converter interconnects
  • Supplied to a leading Indian rail traction OEM
  • Diffusion-welded — no filler, no brazed weak points
  • ISO 9001:2015 quality with traceability
Critical Power

Flexible Copper Busbars for UPS and Data-Center Power Systems

Uninterruptible power supplies and data-center power distribution demand connections that stay cool and reliable under continuous, non-stop load. Our flexible copper busbars link rectifier and inverter stages, battery strings, static bypass, and output distribution with low, stable contact resistance that minimises heat rise and energy loss.

In critical power, every watt of joint loss becomes waste heat the cooling system must remove. Diffusion-welded laminated construction delivers consistent low-resistance joints that hold up over years of uninterrupted operation, while the flexible profile absorbs thermal expansion in densely packed cabinets and busduct. Built to your UPS or PDU drawing, with pan-India delivery.

At a glance

  • Rectifier, inverter, battery & bypass links
  • Low joint loss reduces cooling load
  • Stable under continuous 24/7 duty
  • For UPS, PDU and busduct assemblies
Switchgear & Panels

Flexible Connectors for Switchgear, Panel Builders & Busduct

Panel builders, switchgear manufacturers, and busduct producers use our flexible connectors to join rigid busbars where thermal expansion, vibration, and installation tolerances would otherwise stress a bolted rigid joint. The result is faster assembly and a joint that stays tight over the equipment’s service life.

Our flexible laminated busbars and laminated shunts act as expansion links between rigid bars, transformers, breakers, and busway sections. Diffusion-welded copper foil provides high current capacity with the compliance to absorb movement — without the resistance drift of braided or bolted alternatives. Every flexible connector is manufactured to your drawing with your choice of plating and insulation.

At a glance

  • Expansion links between rigid busbars
  • Faster assembly, joints that stay tight
  • For switchgear, panels, transformers & busduct
  • Built to drawing with LME-linked pricing
Welding Machines

Laminated Shunts & Flexible Busbars for Resistance Welding Machines

Resistance welding machines and inverter power sources carry very high secondary currents across moving arms and transformer secondaries, where flexibility and fatigue life are as important as conductivity. Our laminated shunts and flexible busbars provide the compliant, high-current links these machines depend on.

Built from 99.9% pure electrolytic copper foils and joined by solid-state diffusion welding, our laminated shunts flex millions of cycles without the fatigue cracking that ends the life of lesser connectors. This is core SVS Schweisstechnik heritage — the same flexible-conductor technology proven in welding equipment for decades. Each shunt is built to your machine drawing.

At a glance

  • Secondary links, arms & transformer connections
  • Millions of flex cycles without fatigue cracking
  • Core SVS Schweisstechnik welding heritage
  • Built to your machine drawing

What Is a Flexible Busbar?

A flexible busbar - also called a laminated busbar, flexible copper connector, copper laminated flexible, or flexible shunt - is an electrical conductor made from multiple thin copper foils or strips stacked together and fused into solid contact pads at each end. This construction delivers the high current-carrying capacity of solid copper while the laminated body bends, twists, and flexes.

Unlike rigid busbars, flexible busbars absorb mechanical stresses from thermal expansion, vibration, and installation tolerances. This makes them the standard choice for connections between fixed and moving components, between equipment that expands at different rates, or wherever precise alignment is difficult to achieve.

SVS Maverick flexible busbars are manufactured from 99.9%+ purity electrolytic copper using a diffusion welding process, with optional plating and insulation to match each application's electrical, thermal, and environmental requirements.

Construction

  • Multiple thin copper laminations (0.1-0.5 mm each)
  • Diffusion-welded solid copper terminal ends
  • Optional insulation over the flexible body
  • Tin, nickel, or silver plating for corrosion protection
  • Custom bend profiles and lengths
  • Drilled, punched, or threaded terminal options

How Flexible Busbars Are Manufactured

1. Foil Cutting & Stacking

High-purity electrolytic copper foils (0.1-0.5 mm) are cut to length and stacked to achieve the required cross-sectional area.

2. Diffusion Welding

Terminal ends are fused under high current and pressure. The copper layers bond into a solid homogeneous block - no filler metal, no brazing alloy, negligible millivolt drop across the joint.

3. Machining & Forming

Contact pads are drilled, punched, or machined to drawing. The flexible body is formed to the required bend profile.

4. Plating & Insulation

Optional tin, nickel, or silver plating for corrosion protection, and insulation sleeving rated for the application temperature and voltage.

5. Testing & Inspection

Dimensional inspection, millivolt-drop / resistance measurement, and insulation testing before dispatch, with full material traceability.

Selection & Design Guides

Key Advantages

High Current Capacity

Multiple copper laminations provide the same current-carrying capability as solid copper of equal cross-section, with ratings up to 10,000 A.

Flexibility

Accommodates thermal expansion, vibration, and misalignment between connection points without stressing terminals or insulators.

Low Inductance

Laminated flat construction minimizes inductance and skin-effect losses, improving performance in high-frequency and fast-switching circuits.

Space Efficient

Compact flat profile bends around obstacles and installs in tight spaces where rigid busbars and round cables cannot fit.

Thermal Performance

Large surface area of multiple thin copper layers dissipates heat efficiently, reducing hotspots and temperature rise.

Custom Solutions

Every busbar is manufactured to customer drawings or developed by our engineers from your electrical and mechanical requirements.

Technical Specifications

Conductor MaterialElectrolytic Copper (ETP), Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC)
Purity99.9%+ Cu
Lamination Thickness0.1 - 0.5 mm
Number of Laminations10 - 200+ layers
Current Rating100 A - 10,000 A continuous
Cross-Section Range10 mm² - 4,000 mm²
Insulation OptionsPolyolefin heat shrink, PVC, silicone, Kapton, PET, Nomex
Terminal TypesDrilled holes, threaded studs, palm terminals, custom
Plating OptionsTin, Nickel, Silver
Manufacturing ProcessDiffusion (press) welding of terminal ends

Industries Served

Power Distribution
Electric Vehicles
Energy Storage (BESS)
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Railway & Transit
Data Centers
Marine & Offshore

Material Options

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a flexible busbar?

A flexible busbar is an electrical conductor made from multiple thin copper foils (typically 0.1-0.5 mm each) stacked and bonded together at the terminal ends. It carries high currents like a solid copper busbar but bends and flexes along its length, allowing it to absorb thermal expansion, vibration, and alignment tolerances between connection points.

How are flexible busbars manufactured?

Thin electrolytic copper foils are stacked to the required cross-section, then the terminal ends are fused into solid contact pads using diffusion (press) welding - high current and pressure applied simultaneously, bonding the copper layers into a homogeneous solid without any filler material. The contact ends are then drilled, punched, or machined to the customer drawing, and the body can be insulated with heat shrink, PVC, or high-temperature films.

What is the difference between a flexible busbar and a rigid busbar?

A rigid busbar is a solid copper or aluminium bar that must be precisely aligned and cannot absorb movement. A flexible busbar uses laminated thin foils, so it tolerates thermal expansion, vibration, and misalignment while carrying the same current for a given cross-section. Flexible busbars are preferred wherever two connection points move relative to each other or where installation tolerances are hard to control.

What current ratings are available?

SVS Maverick manufactures flexible busbars from 100 A up to 10,000 A continuous current. The rating depends on the copper cross-section, number of laminations, permissible temperature rise, and ambient conditions. Our engineering team sizes each busbar to the application - send us your current, voltage, and space requirements for a recommendation.

Can flexible busbars be insulated?

Yes. Standard options include polyolefin heat shrink sleeves (up to 125°C), PVC sleeving (105°C), silicone rubber (180°C), and Kapton polyimide film (200°C). For EV and battery applications, PET and Nomex insulation meeting automotive high-voltage isolation requirements are available.

Do you export flexible busbars outside India?

Yes. SVS Maverick manufactures flexible busbars in Bangalore, India and supplies customers worldwide, including Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. We work from customer drawings or develop designs from electrical and mechanical requirements.

More questions? See the full flexible busbar FAQ or ask our engineers.

Custom Flexible Busbar Solutions

Send us your drawing or your electrical and mechanical requirements - current rating, voltage, terminal dimensions, and space envelope. Our engineering team in Bangalore designs and manufactures custom flexible busbars for customers in India and worldwide, from prototype quantities to series production.

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