Tailored ready made savings during assembly and logistics advantages through module concept ecoclickline has been specially developed for these product characteristics can save con another advantage is found in the module con the requirements of asrs cranes in high rack siderable costs in the area of assembly and cept of. The installation space limits expansion modules and the factory cabling to 54 a. Multipole conductor rails contain several poles in a flat common plastic housing. A third rail, also known as a live rail, electric rail or conductor rail, is a method of providing electric power to a railway locomotive or train, through a semicontinuous rigid conductor placed alongside or between the rails of a railway track. Conductorrail installation and maintenance, and collector. Tailored ready made savings during assembly and logistics advantages through module concept ecoclickline has been specially developed for these product characteristics can save con another advantage is found in the module con the requirements of asrs cranes in high rack siderable costs in the area of assembly and cept of the conductor rail systems. The sichuantibet railway line, where overhead conductor rail ocr system is considered to be utilized in tunnels, has a design speed of up to 200 kmh. Installation manual conductor rail system multiline 0835 mal08350001aen translated document page 6 of 78 1. Whether you need covers for top, bottom or side contact conductor rails, youre sure to find the right solution in the rehau product range. In order to develop an electric shoegear and conductor rail system for a higher speed, it is need to research its dynamic characteristic. The multipole, modular, compact conductor rail system multiline 0835 is designed specifically for use in intralogistics.
Conductor rail sections four sizes of steel conductor rail section are commonly used. The overhead conductor rail can be directly combined with the contact. Us3341670a us59635766a us3341670a us 3341670 a us3341670 a us 3341670a us 59635766 a us59635766 a us 59635766a us 3341670 a us3341670 a us 3341670a authority us united states prior art keywords insulator rail conductor rail spaced conductor prior art date 19640311 legal status the legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. The plastic insulation of the conductor rails is colored safety yellow in accordance with general marking regulations. Ae conductor rail the collectors of consumers which remain at one place continously or work under a very low travel speed e. Some class i rail yards utilize rco packs for their conductors, while others do not, depending on the size and type of yard. It is used typically in a mass transit or rapid transit system, which has alignments in its own corridors, fully or almost fully segregated from the outside environment.
The current collectors of our sicl conductor line systems are available as a standalone current collector or premounted on a console as a multipole model. Its design is also compliant with nfpa fire and smoke standards. This improves positional accuracy at the joints between two conductor rail pro. Developed for underground and suburban railways, rehau aluminiumsteel conductor rails combine modern production methods with durable materials. It is used typically in a mass transit or rapid transit system, which has alignments in its own corridors, fully or almost fully. We can also provide all current collectors with a reversepolarity protected pe. It is supported by highstrength special insulators to form a mobile sliding line that feeds lifting equipment. In contrast to the usual assembly of individual parts, the system comes in modules.
The deployment and retraction to the conductor rail and attachment of the current collector is controlled or initiated. Dynamics analysis of electric shoegear and conductor. The 0811 conductor rail system is available in a variety of conductor and insulating materials and can be adjusted to meet most general requirements. When a conductor rail system is used, the supply voltage is generally 600v to 1700v d. Rehau conductor rail cover systems for traction current supply for. It has been adopted in the tunnel sections of underground metro system in the low voltage range from 750v d. Insulated conductor rail singleflexline program 0811. The mts conductor rail allows moving heavy loads and power supplies such as telescopes, pantographs, hoists, curtains and other lighting suspension. Some parts of the septa subway system have suspended third rails with underrunning pick up contactors. Proems insulated conductor rail for electrified monorail. A module contains all of the parts needed for one section. Rehau conductor rail cover systems for traction current supply for underground and suburban railways are offered in a wide range of different materials, production methods, designs and colours. Systemrelated components are limited here to the lengths and numbers of conductor strips as well as to the connection cables of the power. Protects the conductor rail system on three sides keeps the rail system aligned, regardless of temperatures mounting distances up to 3200 mm.
The result is a secure joining of the aluminium profile and stainless steel strip independent of the clamping force and the remaining thickness of the steel strip. Intended applications are facilities with mostly curved tracks and circular or oval applications with or without switches. They are used for energy and data supply on straight track configurations, for indoor and weather protected outdoor applications. Ass t 10 and ass t 20 the mts ass t 1020 rail is a modular system with a flexible amount. A conductor north american english or guard commonwealth english is a train crew member responsible for operational and safety duties that do not involve actual operation of the trainlocomotive. The overhead conductor rail system disposes of a set of advantages in comparison to other electrification systems. Pe protective earth conductor rail components are yellow with. Single pole insulated conductor rails are available for numerous applications and with various numbers of poles. Whether for use in tunnels or outdoors, our third rail conductor rail covers, conductor rail supports and composite conductor rails made of aluminium and stainless steel for underground and suburban railways can be utilised even under the most demanding climatic conditions. Introduction the overhead rigid conductor rail orcr system for railway has been used in europe since the 80s.
Operating instructions single pole conductor rail system. The conductors of the rails are placed in grooves or. Mounting instructions multipole conductor rail system. Its spaceefficient dimensions and layout with an expandable number of poles including protective earth enables flexible use in similar applications, such as automated. System related components are limited here to the lengths and numbers of conductor strips as well as to the connection cables of the power. Faiveley brecknell willis designs and supplies all the parts needed for a complete conductor rail system including ramps, expansion joints, insulator supports, cable connections, flexible traction cables, and. As a result, not only is it possible to assemble your system quickly and safely, the continuous logistical procedere remains free from errors to its destination. Since the early years of railway electrification, 3rd rail conductors have evolved from steel to aluminumsteel composite to aluminum stainless. The conductor title is most common in north american railway operations, but the role is common worldwide under various job titles. Conductor rails are also refered to as third rail systems are a means of providing electric traction power to trains, and they use an additional rail called a conductor rail for the purpose. System length and number of poles are easily expandable. Installation manual conductor rail system multiline 0835. Pdf influence of key parameters on high speed overhead. Reports on the first two topics have been published in separate volumes.
Conductixwampfler multipole conductor rails contain several poles in one compact plastic housing. Proshell is a modular, quickassembly system that allows fast and secure integration of 0812 and 0831 conductor rails in the asrs aisles on shelf uprights or floor mounting brackets. Factory price safety cranes seamless sliding contact line conductor rail. On most systems, the conductor rail is placed on the sleeper ends outside the running rails, but in some cases a central conductor rail is used. The conductor rail system is designed with a conductor cross section of 25 mm the maximum currentcarrying capacity is determined by the power feed and the type of cable used, the cross section, and the type of installation of the power feed. Power is conducted to the rail car motors by overrunning collector shoes or contactors that slide along the top of the third rail. Conductor rail system for shuttles multi line program 0835. Thirdrail systems are a means of providing electric trac tion power to trains, and they use an additional rail called a conductor rail for the purpose. Easy integration alstoms third rail system allows for easy. With respect to the application, we produce 4, 5or 7pole versions with conductor bar cross sections of 10 70 mm. Single pole conductor rail system singleflexline program 0811 bal0811en translated document page 5 of 89 1 general information 1. Our saclconductor line system is designed for currents up to 280 a. Mounting instructions multipole conductor rail system program 0831 mv0836een translated document page 4 of 32 3 control components prior to mounting check the goods consisting of several packages for completeness and damage by means of the delivery note. The conductor rail system 0811 is designed as a modular, singlepole, and insulated system.
Third rail systems in joint venture with constellium group, railtech alu singen develops and supplies complete solutions of composite conductor rail systems aluminiumstainless steel conductor rail for all metro applications. There are many researches in dynamics of electric shoegear and conductor rail system. Sicl conductor line systems are used in applications including cranes, ertgs, transportation. This kind of locomotive for example thegeneralelectricp32acdmortheemdsiemens. Conductixwampfler conductor rails are available with any desired number of poles and in any desired length, and they are designed for simple, easy installation. With its innovative conductor rail design with no central weld optimal interaction with collector shoe, alstoms third rail system is guaranteed for at least 30 years of minimum operational service. Cleaning device for electrified third rail insulators. A conductor on an amtrak train a conductor american and canadian english or guard commonwealth english is a train crew member responsible for operational and safety duties that. A third rail is a method of providing electric power to a railway train, through a continuous rigid conductor placed alongside or between the rails of a railway track. Conductor rail system for shuttles multiline 0835 technical data system and application area 2pole conductor rail for aisles in shuttle systems and automated smallparts storage systems installation position horizontal rail direction with current collectors engaged laterally see illustration below rated rail length suspension spacing system length typically 120 m greater lengths possible.
The system components of the conductor rail system are designed for use and function in an electrified monorail system. Teng 2 built a multirigidbody model of electric shoegear and conductor rail, and found the vibration. When a conductorrail system is used, the supply voltage is generally 600v to 1700v d. The paper gives brief details of the conductorrail systems used for electric traction by the london transport executive1 and british railways. Improved design of an overhead rail current conductor for. A third rail, also known as a live rail, is a method of providing electric power to a railway locomotive or train, through a semicontinuous rigid conductor placed alongside or between the rails of a railway track. It is used typically in a mass transit or rapid transit system, which has alignments in its own corridors, fully or almost fully segregated from. The solid steel conductor rail system is an open style conductor system which is composed of a ladder type copper rod and a channel steel or a t shape copper row and a groove type aluminum.
Adoption of overhead rigid conductor rail system in mtr. This chapter covers protection associated with hv overhead a. Predefined connections by using plugin claw type fasteners. Conductor rail system, comprising one or more conductor rails consisting of two or more electric conductors 3b laid longitudinally in the rail and an insulation 1 between them, in which the connection between rails or between a rail and an electric appliance is effected using one or more junction parts belonging to the system. Conductor rail system for shuttles multiline program 0835. High rigidity through 2pole structure and hollowchamber profiles. The sichuantibet railway line, where overhead conductor rail ocr system is considered to be utilized in tunnels, has a design speed of up to 200 kmh, which is much higher than conventional ocr.
This system allows the conductor to directly control the locomotives via a wireless remote unit, as opposed to radioing commands to an engineer in the cab. Conductor rail system on sales quality conductor rail. Conductor rail system for shuttles multiline 0835 technical data system and application area 2pole conductor rail for aisles in shuttle systems and automated smallparts storage systems installation position horizontal rail direction with current collectors engaged laterally see illustration below rated rail length suspension spacing system length typically 120 m greater. In the case of slave cantilevers, only a pivot bearing is installed. The conductor rail shown in the drawing is for an electric railway system and comprises a main body 10 formed of aluminium which is hereinafter referred to either as the aluminium body 10 or as the main body 10 to which is attached a facing layer 11 formed by welding together two longitudinal steel strips in the manner described in detail in. Jan 18, 1994 the conductor rail shown in the drawing is for an electric railway system and comprises a main body 10 formed of aluminium which is hereinafter referred to either as the aluminium body 10 or as the main body 10 to which is attached a facing layer 11 formed by welding together two longitudinal steel strips in the manner described in detail in. For the power system often called the conductor rail, see third rail. Special metal rails are used for the transmission of data. The conductor rail can be arranged for the current collector to pick up current as a toprunning, underrunning or siderunning system. By combining a basic module that includes all of the single parts of the conductor rail system such as end caps, power feed, anchor points, etc. Due to the nature of many rail routes and the limited electrical clearances especially where an existing nonelectrified route is to. Typical applications are electrified monorail systems, conveyors, sorters. The specification, testing, installation and maintenance of the 100 and 150lbyd flatbottom conductor rails used on the southern regions 660volt d.