Rail

SUPPORTING THE RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE

We have a large product portfolio which is specifically designed for the rail infrastructure and have been supplying into the sector for a number of years.  Our basket of rail products covers catenary, track side feeder stations, trackside connections and tooling for rail contractors. We can supply from our worldwide partners, PADS approved cable for signalling and power as well as joints and terminations for the rail network. We have the in-house capability to offer innovative solutions to current processes and procedures, providing an alternative supply and often cost savings.

We work with a number of global suppliers which include Safetrack, PBwel, Henley, Prysmian Group, 3M, TE Connectivity who we can source products from to enable us to offer a one stop shop solution to the rail market.

Our strength is our stock holding as well as our close relationships with our partners which gives us the ability to source and deliver products to support customer projects.

PRODUCTS

OHLE (Overhead Line Equipment)

  • Insulator Systems
  • Dropper System
  • Dropper Wire
  • Messenger Wire
  • Contact Wire
  • Parallel Grove Clamps
  • Contact Wire Splices
  • Forked Collar Sockets
  • Earth Wire Support
  • Splice Shunt
  • Protective Tubing
  • Steel Structure Earth Bonding Structure

ADDITIONAL CONSUMABLES

  • Joint Protection Sleeve
  • Heat Shrink Joint
  • Cold Shrink Joints
  • LV Joints
  • Terminations
  • 3M Tapes and Adhesives
  • Cable Wipes
  • Cable Glands
  • Resin and Compounds
  • Wildlife and Asset Protection
  • Cable Hanger Systems
  • Connecta System
  • Pillar Shells and Pre-wired Pillars
  • Cable Troughing
  • Cable Cleats and Ties
  • Safety and Earthing Equipment

TRACK SIDE FEEDER STATIONS

  • Insulators
  • Trackside Switch Gear
  • Pluggable Connector Systems
  • HV Surge Arrestors
  • Substation Connectors

TRACKSIDE POWER AND SIGNALLING

  • Branch Connectors
  • DC Connectors
  • Track Circuit Connector
  • Cable Identification
  • Return Screen Conductor
  • T-Connector (RSC-T)
  • Power and Signal Rail Bonding Connections
  • Temporary Track Bonding Leads (TCOD)

TOOLING

  • Hydraulic Crimping Tools
  • Hydraulic Hand Tools
  • Impact Wrenches
  • Insulated Tooling

Rail Earthing Equipment

PBWEL supply various Short Earths to the Rail industry ranging from 1.5mtr Short Orange Earths to Blue Jumpers.

  • DEP Earths
    Standard DEP Earths are 1.5mtr long, with Arctic Orange Cable and CE62 Clamps at each end. However, leads can supplied at any length if required, with either a CE62 or an S9B Clamp depending upon the application.
  • Short Bonds and Jumpers
    Bonds and Jumpers can be supplied at any length required. Please contact us for a recommendation.

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Rail Earthing Equipment

PBWEL supply various Long Earths to the Rail industry ranging from 8mtr Blue Earths to Interlocked Earths.

  • Long Blues
    Long Blues are generally 8mtr in length, however any length can be provided if required. Although an S9B to J117-D Blues can also be supplied with CE62 Clamps.
  • Interlocked Earths
    Interlocked earths provide the same connections as a regular Long Blue, however the Clamps utilised a lock-and-key system where the Earth end is removed using the Line end. This ensures that Engineers do not accidentally disrupt the path to earth prematurely. Line end clamps are available in an S9B style or CE5 style.

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Rail Earthing Equipment

PBWEL supply Short Circuiting Straps used to short the positive and negative circuit of a D.C Feeder section.

Short Circuiting Straps are used to short the positive and negative circuit of a D.C Feeder section. Each Strap consists

The body of the J117-NSE has an insulating shield to prevent welding to the Rail in the event of a Fault Current.
Bottomed rails, and use a hardened Steel tip to penetrate corrosion.

Bonds of various lengths can also be provided if required.

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3M

3M QSIII Cold Shrink Single Core Inline Joint with Cold Shrink Re-jacketing 95-AC64x-1-x/C and 5545A-UK-x/C Series for 26/45(52)kV Cables

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3M QSIII
3M

3M QTII Cold Shrink Single Core Indoor / Outdoor Terminations 95-EB Series for 26/45(52) kV Cables

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3M QTII
Safetrack

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Safetrack Track Circuit Shunt
Safetrack

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Temporary Cable Connectors / Rail Bond
Safetrack

SAFETRACK Pinbrazing – Low Temperature brazing system

  • Low Temperature
  • Safe for the operator
  • Lightweight
  • Fast & Easy to use
  • Broken rail detection
  • All weather system
  • Network rail PADS approved

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Prysmian Group

Connecta has been specifically developed to provide lighting and small power applications in tunnel environments such as sockets for transformers for portable tools.

In the event of a fire, Connecta maintains the integrity of the circuit even if a local device fails, allowing escape routes further up and down the line to remain illuminated.

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Furse

A range of earthing products to provide suitable safety earthing for signalling power supply installations in accordance with NR/L2/SIGELP/27418 Issue 1 – Design, Installation and Testing of Earthing in Signalling Power Systems. Products are suitable for new installations and for improvement or alteration of existing installations.

Product range includes:

  • Conductors and tapes
  • Earth electrodes and mats
  • Inspection housings
  • Earth electrode clamps
  • Bonds and clamps
  • Earth bar
  • Earthing enhancing compounds
  • Installation accessories

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TE

Raychem Plug-In Terminations (RPIT) separable connectors are designed for both aluminum or copper conductors in accordance with IEC 60228 and are compatible with inner cone bushings size 2 (800 A) and size 3 (1250 A) as per EN 50180/EN 50181. RPIT product series are available for system voltages from 12 kV up to 52 kV for any type of cable and are compliant with CENELEC HD 629.1.S2:2006- A1:2008 (up to 42 kV) and IEC 60840 (52 kV). In addition, RPIT terminations can be customized  with an optional voltage detection point and a special material composition for harsh environments.

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RAYCHEM PLUG-IN TERMINATIONS (RPIT)
abb

The HVL 120-0.3 (hybrid voltage limiter) is a voltage limiting device (VLD) used primarily in DC traction systems to protect against electric shock. Impermissible touch voltages can occur in DC traction systems between track systems (return conductors) and earthed metal structures, as the track systems are laid insulated to limit stray currents. The HVL limits touch voltages regardless of whether they are purely DC or mixed voltages (both DC and AC voltages) to the permissible limit values defined in EN 50122-1

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CS ABB Voltage Limiting Device

The C31 Live Line Indicator is designed for use on overhead a.c electrified systems operating at 25kV nominal Voltage to indicate the presence of extra high voltages

The C31 Kits consists of:

  • Live Line Indicator
  • HV Probe and Hook
  • 8mtr Artic Orange 50sqmm Aluflex Lead
  • J117 Rail Clamp
  • Battery Charge

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Safetrack® patented SafePlug® is the new generation of rail web connections with optimal performance.

SafePlug® is developed to obtain as low transition resistance as possible between the cable lug and rail. The patented contact cone allows a much greater contact pressure and maintains the pressure to withstand vibrations in the rail even in large temperature changes. The electrical interfaces and contact surface become also much larger thanks to this design.

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Contact Information

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