Conductor Bar

Conductor bar systems were developed as a safe, reliable way to transfer electricity from a stationary source to a mobile device. The system operates with conductor bar stationed along the path the mobile device follows. Mounted on the device, a current collector maintains contact with the conductor bar as it travels along the path. This allows the flow of electricity from the conductor to the mobile device. The original conductor bar was patented in 1912 by Paul Vahle, a worker in a German steel mill. His invention started over 100 years of innovations in mobile power solutions. Today, Paul’s original conductor bar is still in use along with a variety of solutions engineered by VAHLE for any application

Enclosed Conductor Bar Systems

An evolution of conductor bar developed by VAHLE, the enclosed Powerail system, offers numerous benefits and unique features 

for your specific applications. Up to eleven conductors and 300 amps with PVC or Aluminum housing is available. 

Developed with safety and reliability in mind, each model is touch-safe with copper conductors using an 

internal riding collector is installed inside an insulated housing.