Carbon strip

flataluminumcurrent collector

Mersen offers a large range of pantograph contact strips for electrical current collection for AC and DC networks. Leading manufacturer of carbon strips for pantograph rail systems Lately, Mersen has developed several grades specifically for high current applications, following the increase of current demand of the DC trains. This development was made possible by Mersen’s participation to the 2007 world rail speed record; the French high-speed train was powered through a single Mersen’s pantograph carbon strip. Advantages - Reliability and safety in operation (ADD - Auto Drop Device…) - Longer life time of the contact strip and catenary wire - Good electrical load capacity (demanded by high current applications) - Environmentally friendly solutions - Easy to maintain solutions - DIN 6701/EN 17460 bonded assemblies - EN 50405, IEC 62499 and TSI (Technical Specification of Interoperability)-proven products Mersen grades - Carbon materials tailored for pantograph current collection - Plain and low-weight impregnated carbons - Lead-free carbon materials (pure or copper-impregnated) - Lubricating power - EN 45545 fire and smoke-proven behaviour Designs - Standard or Kasperowski designs - Welded, bonded, and/or crimped - Sheaths in aluminum, copper or steel - Diverse options of design (ADD, integrated horns…) Applications - Railways (electric locomotives for passengers or freight, Electrical Multiple Units) - Transit systems (light rail, tramways, some metros)