Hook commutator

for electric vehicles

Overview
Trolleybus / e-bus current collectors provide contact with the overhead network to supply traction power or to enable in-motion battery charging. Designed for urban electric transport, they are compatible with a wide range of catenary systems and vehicle types.

Construction
The system comprises a pair of collectors, arresting hooks and winches. Arresting hooks are mounted at the rear roof to lock the collector in the lowered position. Winches, installed on the rear wall, allow manual lowering and securing of the pole.

Semi-Automatic
The semi-automatic version integrates an electro-pneumatic control unit with pneumatic lowering and centering bellows, enabling operation on vehicles equipped with auxiliary power (batteries or diesel) for off-wire movement.

Manual
Economic version with manual lowering via ropes. This variant excludes the electro-pneumatic control unit and is suitable for basic applications or retrofit projects.

Benefits for you

• Supports green urban mobility and in-motion charging strategies
• Decades of experience in pantograph/trolleybus current collector design
• Modular options to fit diverse vehicle architectures
• Low maintenance and life-cycle costs
• High-strength composite poles for extended service life
• Over 2,000 units delivered worldwide
• ’Plug-in’ configuration for faster delivery and installation
• Pneumatic or electrical actuation available on request
• Compatibility with all common trolleybus types
• Control software with Ethernet interface and diagnostics
• Options:
  • Brakes
  • Pole protection guardrail
  • LED lighting, camera
  • Various collector heads and carbon inserts
  • Different pole lengths

Main Parameters
Rated current: 400 A (or according to request)
Rated voltage: 750 V
Catenary distance: 600, 700 mm
Rod shape: Straight / angled
Temperature range: -40°C ÷ +50°C
Max. collector swivel angle: ±55°
Height in lowered position: 550 mm
Minimum operating height: 850 mm
Maximum operating height: 4,000 mm
Working pressure: 100 N ±10 N
Max. forward speed: 75 km/h
Max. reverse speed: 5 km/h
Surge arrester: Operating voltage 1 kV; Rated voltage 1.2 kV; Rated discharge current 10 kA; Current surge (4/10) 100 kA
Connecting cable cross-section: 70 mm² (or according to request)
Weight: 260–280 kg (semi-automatic); 190 kg (manual)

Technical specifications

• Rated current: 400 A (or on request)
• Rated voltage: 750 V
• Catenary distance: 600 mm, 700 mm
• Rod shape: Straight or angled
• Operating temperature range: -40°C to +50°C
• Collector swivel angle: ±55°
• Height (lowered): 550 mm
• Minimum operating height: 850 mm
• Maximum operating height: 4,000 mm
• Working pressure: 100 N ±10 N
• Max forward speed: 75 km/h
• Max reverse speed: 5 km/h
• Surge arrester: Op. voltage 1 kV; Rated voltage 1.2 kV; Rated discharge current 10 kA; Current surge (4/10) 100 kA
• Connecting cable cross-section: 70 mm² (or on request)
• Weight: 260–280 kg (semi-automatic), 190 kg (manual)