Transit & People Mover

Conductix-Wampfler offers Energy & Data Transmission Systems for the Transit industry

As large urban areas deal with traffic congestion, space constraints, and air pollution, they will increasingly turn to “green” electric mass transit systems. Conductor rails for LRTs ( light rail transit), monorails, and APMs ( automated people movers) must be reliable, long-wearing, and energy efficient, while needing minimal maintenance. Transit operators demand the optimal conductor bar profiles and layouts to meet specific system operating requirements. They need engineering services, installation assistance, and commissioning oversight. Over time, steel 3rd rail systems will convert to highly conductive stainless steel capped aluminum rails to reduce energy consumption, lower installation costs, and minimize the number of power substations. These “green” rails must provide operating life equivalent to all-steel rails. Innovative PRT (Personal Rapid Transit) concepts need ingenious conductor rail solutions and technically advanced battery charging systems. Lastly, train operators need power and safe plug-in for vehicles parked in maintenance facilities.

For over six decades, Conductix-Wampfler has built a reputation as the global supplier of choice for “green”, energy efficient aluminum/stainless conductor rail solutions, contactless charging systems, and train plug-in power solutions. We have the engineering know-how, practical experience, and testing capabilities to be a partner in your success! We offer:

Conductor Rail Systems

Crimped Cap aluminum/stainless profiles from 320 amps to 4500 amps for APMs, PRTs, LRTs, and monorail systems
Welded Cap aluminum/stainless profiles from 4500 to 6000 amps – for 3rd and 4th rail systems
Insulators, collectors, and shoes optimized for the system

Rail Testing

Our fully staffed test facilities, along with extensive field trials, verify transit component designs. We offer general testing services as well
Our proprietary PRIAS (Power Rail Intelligent Analysis System) diagnostic tool improves system performance by measuring and locating hot spots and inconsistencies in the rails

Stinger Systems – reduce the hazards associated with live plugging of parked trains

A combination of conductor rails, cable festoon systems, drop leads, and connectors supply power for vehicles parked in maintenance facilities
Stingers are customized to the needs of the individual operator; many safety features are offered to prevent unintentional energizing of train circuits and accidental drive-off

Brochure - Transit Power Rail
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Brochure - Welded Cap Conductor for Third Rail
Brochure | English

Brochure - PRIAS Service
Brochure | English

Ref Report - Transit Reference List 01-2016
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Tram wash system

Reference Report
[REF3100-0017-E]

Sistema de lavado de tranvías (2 sistemas)

Aplicación
Sistema de lavado de tranvías (2 sistemas)

Cliente
Tosto

Operador
Ciudad de Praga/República Checa

Trayecto
35 metros

Velocidad de trayecto
máx. 20 m/min

Medio ambiente
húmedo (lejía)

Producto
Cadena portacables COBRA 72, Bi 350 mm, RM bastidor completo

Longitud de la cadena
22,15 metros

Conjunto de cables
dos mangueras de agua de Ø 50 mm, 5 cables (10 kg/m)

Características especiales
solución completa que consiste en componentes estándar

Ventajas del sistema

conexión de cadena bajada para minimizar las oportunidades de flexión de la cadena eléctrica
el bastidor de aluminio sólido y empernado resiste una capacidad de torsión máxima y rigidez ante la flexión
diseño de 1 capa para mangueras y cables en la sección transversal de la cadena para pasar los cables suavemente
utiliza bases antifricción intercambiables de compuesto de teflón para minimizar el desgaste y las fuerzas impulsoras
longitud de canal de 3 m con almohadillas/adaptadores especiales para armar rápido y fácilmente