The reason why power tracks need to be expensive & why would you want to pay more for your power track.

With the surge of popularity of the power track concept, it has caught the attention of numerous Chinese manufacturers. Similar to many other products, these new Chinese brands feel that they are able to produce something similar for cheaper. However, power tracks are not the common fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). Power tracks are a highly engineered product that pushes the boundary of modern material sciences.

Imagine, a single Line8 Power Track can carry the amount of power as an entire HDB or Condo apartment. Yes, everything in the apartment from the air-conditioning, all appliances, and lights in all kitchen, sitting area, and rooms…plug all that into one single Line8 Power Track and you haven’t overloaded the Line8 Power Track yet.

As much as it sounds impossible, it is made possible by the extensive use of High-performance thermoplastics (HPTPs). The Line8 Adaptor is made from a glass-fiber reinforced polybutylene terephthalate. This gives the Line8 Adaptor characteristics like V0-fire resistance, chemical resistance, high electrical strength, and high rigidity. The Line8 Power Track Conductor Assembly is made from a Super-Engineering Thermoplastic called Xyron (mPPE based) just to name a couple.

High-performance thermoplastics (HPTPs) - What are they and why are they important

High-performance thermoplastics (HPTPs) are thermo-polymers that meet higher requirements than standard or engineering thermoplastics. They are high-priced, low-volume polymers that are sold for use in specialized applications that require a combination of extraordinary properties (the most important being that of high-heat temperature tolerance and performance).

The main applications for HPTPs are electrical/electronics, automotive, aircraft/aerospace, industrial (including oil and energy), and health (medical/dental)

Why are HPTPs important in Power Track Manufacturing

Power Tracks are high-precision, high load power distribution devices. They will need to withstand a much higher electrical load and provide much more electrical power compared to a standard wall socket or any regular electrical appliance.

This kind of design load is typically fulfilled by large and bulky bas-bar systems that distribute power around any building and city.

Having to miniaturize this same technical design into something aesthetically pleasing and sleek requires the use of special materials. Materials than can insulate much better, materials that can withstand much more load, materials that can provide the mechanical and electrical properties

Many have thought, why didn’t power tracks become popular much earlier? The answer to the question is because we didn’t have these HPTPs available for use back then.

Commonly used materials like Polycarbonate (PC), ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene), and Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) are just not good enough for the demanding electrical and mechanical required to produce a power track.

Not all power tracks are made equal

In conclusion, not all power tracks are made equal. Being made in Singapore and with our access to high-tech manufacturing through our collaboration with A*Star SIMTECH. Topped off with the extensive use of HPTPs. Every Line8 Power Track is proudly made in Singapore with the best in manufacturing technology and material science. A power track is not something that we can replace easily like a poorly made electrical kettle for example. It is something that is permanently installed in your home, therefore it is important to fit one that is known to last.

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https://services2.hdb.gov.sg/webapp/BN31AWERRCMobile/BN31SElectrical?loadAction=electrical

Line8, a locally founded R&D and Engineering Company develops and manufactures the Line8 Power Track System. Our products have proven to be innovative and aesthetically pleasing in many of our customer's homes locally and overseas.

Learn more at : www.line8.com.sg

The reason why power tracks need to be expensive & why would you want to pay more for your power track