PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: QX & IX RANGE OF EARTH AND NEUTRAL BARS
Professional Enclosure Builds Demand More Than Just Basics
If you're working on switchboards or electrical enclosures for commercial or industrial use, you know the hardware demands are steep. It’s not enough to install a basic earth or neutral bar and call it done.
Common headaches include:
- Crowded panel space making large bars bulky or awkward to mount
- Poor conductivity or material quality lowering performance or risking failure
- Difficult installation in tight switchboards with limited clearance or cable access
- Compliance and safety risk when hardware doesn’t meet current standards or when insulation is poor
What’s needed is a solution that delivers high conductivity, space efficiency, ease of installation and regulatory compliance — all in one.
The Solution: QX & IX Earth and Neutral Bars
Selectlok’s QX & IX series deliver exactly that for switchboard manufacturers. These bars are built from premium materials, tailored dimensions and thoughtful design features so you can install with confidence.
Key Features and Benefits
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High-Quality Materials: Constructed from premium-grade brass for excellent electrical conductivity and durability.
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Space-Efficient Design: Compact profiles allow maximum utilisation of enclosed panel space; ideal for cramped switchboard layouts.
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Ease of Installation: Features like M8 studs, domed terminal screws, tunnel holes with screws and countersunk fixing holes simplify mounting and cabling.
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Strong Current Capability: Rated for approximately 165 A and designed to accommodate 16 mm² cables via tunnel terminals.
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Safety and Compliance: Bars include enhanced insulation properties and full RoHS compliance, ensuring suitability for modern industrial installations.
Technical Snapshot
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Specification |
Summary |
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Material |
Premium brass (high-conductivity) |
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Current Rating |
~165 A designed capacity |
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Cable Tunnel |
Designed for 16 mm² cables |
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Fixing Features |
2x M8 studs (QX each end, IX same end), |
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Compliance |
RoHS certified |
Pro Tip: With constrained panel space, letting the QX/IX bar take up less real estate gives you more flexibility for devices, wiring and cooling.
Why These Bars Outperform Standard Options
- Many generic neutral/earth bars are generic, over-sized or use lower-grade material — the QX & IX bars are purpose-designed for switchboard environments.
- The efficient footprint gives you extra space for components or wiring — important in real-world constrained panel layouts.
- Built-in ease-of-installation features reduce labour time and reduce risk of installation errors.
- Compliance with modern standards (like RoHS) means fewer specification headaches and better peace of mind.
Ideal Application
- Industrial switchboards and control panels where space is at a premium and high current rating is essential.
- Transport-vehicle or mobile equipment electrical enclosures that require compact, robust earthing/neutral bars.
- Renewable-energy or off-grid systems where reliability, safety and efficient wiring are key.
- Manufacturing or infrastructure builds where specification precision and compliance matter.
For switchboard manufacturers, mobile equipment builders or infrastructure engineers needing a compact, high-performance earth/neutral bar solution, the QX & IX range from Selectlok hits the mark.
With premium materials, space-efficient design, installation-friendly features and full compliance, these bars deliver the reliability and professionalism you expect in demanding environments.
