Surge arrester for railway applications 3EB series

class IEC 4high-voltageAC

Our surge arresters for railway applications protect every part of a rail system, from traction substations, transmission lines, cables and catenary systems to rail vehicles for local, long distance and high-speed services up to 420 km/h. We offer several surge arresters for AC and DC railway applications up to 45 kV. •3EB4 - Silicone rubber surge arresters with composite hollow core design for use on traction vehicles and for fixed installation in AC and DC systems. •3EB5 – Silicone rubber surge arresters with Cage DesignTM for use on traction vehicles and for fixed installation in AC and DC systems. •3EB2 and 3EB3 – Surge arresters with silicone rubber housing for use on traction vehicles and for fixed installation in DC systems; A1 and A2 application. The 3EB2 is DC-B classified, the 3EB3 is DC-C classified. 3EB4 silicone surge arrester in composite housing •Housing made of fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) and silicone rubber sheds •For AC systems up to 25 kV •For DC systems up to 3 kV •Train speeds up to 420 km/h •Rated short circuit current 50 kA •Tested according to IEC 60099-4 (AC version) and EN 50526-1 (DC version) •Fire test according to DIN EN 45545-2 •Shock and vibration test according to IEC 61373 Application: •High-speed and intercity trains •Commuter and regional trains •(Multi-system) locomotives •Urban transport (light rail, metros and tram cars) •Rail electrification