Busbar Installations PTY (Ltd)

Watercooled Cables and Flexibles c.c. was formed by the take over by Busbar Installations (Pty) LTD of High Current Flexibles c.c. and Watercooled Cables c.c. in November 2002. The water cooled cables repairs industry has consolidated leaving only a few large player. Watercooled Cables and Flexibles is the leading company of the pack. Contact us directly to enquire more about out water cooled cables.

The Company's operations were then moved to the premises of Busbar Installations (Pty) LTD in Ophirton, Johannesburg. (4000sq with 6 cranes)

The members of the corporation are Bob Boyd, and Kappie Turner. Kappie has 23 years experience in the field of Watercooled Cables and Flexibles

All existing staff some of whom have been employed for up to 24 years have stayed with the company.

The company operates a profit sharing scheme for the black workers and promotes on merit. Our workshop foreman Isack Molekwa has worked for the company for 24 years.


Our quality control system has progressed to a point where we hope to implement 1S0 9002 by early 2004.


Watercooled Cables and Flexibles manufacture all products in house with South African supplied raw materials a labour.

Our product range includes:-

Electric Arc Watercooled Furnace Cables and Flexibles

Electric Arc Air Cooled Furnace Cables and Flexibles

Electric Ladle Watercooled Furnace Cables

Submerged Arc Aircooled Flexible Strand Welded into copper shoes

Repairs to furnace contact pads

Inverted “U” Laminated Flexibles for Tanabi Furnaces

High, Medium and low frequency Induction Furnace Cables

Bare copper stranded conductors.

Covered copper stranded conductors

Braided, Laminated and stranded Flexibles Connectors

Laminated Busbars

Electrical Jumper Cables

Transformer Flexibles

Braided and Stranded Earthing Conductors.

Busbar expansion joints

Contactor Flexible braids

Switchboard Earthing braids

Busbar to Switchgear Connector braids

The manufacture, supply and installation of a full range of Busbar Systems up to 60000Amps

Watercooled Cables and Flexibles extend an open invitation to all Engineer, Buyers, and other interested clients to visit our factory to inspect our operation at your convenience.

Watercooled Cables and Flexibles management and staff assure you of high efficiency, manufacturing expertise, and conscientious service at all times.

Due to the strategic nature of our company and the fact that our customers operate Twenty – Four hours a day, three hundred and sixty days a year, we are on standby for this period to serve your needs and requirements.