When it comes to custom copper bus bars from Protocase, there are a few key things to know. are usually put into a custom enclosure or a board so that it distributes a significant amount of current. These copper bus bars can be part of a fully custom enclosure design, or a standalone part. These bus bars are often put into a custom enclosure or a board so that it distributes a significant amount of current. Here at Protocase, we custom manufacture copper bus bars, which are formed strips of copper for distributing current, mounting components and dissipating heat. Fun fact: The term “ bus bar” comes from the Latin word omnibus, which translates to “for all” in English.Īnd when you think about it, that makes sense, since bus bars carries all of the currents.