In the railway industry, laying traction lines is a process that requires precision, commitment and appropriate tools. As part of this article, we will discuss what innovative tools for railways can be used to improve this process and what benefits such solutions bring.

Designing traction networks

Designing requires adaptation to operational parameters, especially:

• Speed on the railway line,
• Minimum allowable time interval between trains,
• Maximum power consumption by a train,
• Train power rate,
• Timetable and planned service activities,
• Medium useful voltage (adapted to the traction line category).

Equipment for conducting traction networks

After creating the project, you should choose the right tools for railways and plan your work. Supervision over work is crucial here, because the network must ensure safety when it is started and is voltage.

Line handles - necessary accessories for traction networks

Line handles are an indispensable tool for laying traction lines. Depending on the application, these handles can have different construction and the material from which they were made. When choosing lines handles, factors such as the type of ropes, their length, weight, as well as how to attach them should be taken into account. It is worth choosing handles that are easy to use and ensure safety when working with ropes. Our offer includes, among others, handles for steel ropes and non -insulated wires, which are perfect for the main traction line. The most important element here are jaws with a clamping system, created especially for stretching insulated cables. When creating traction networks, special handles for tensioning copper load lines are also used, which are distinguished primarily by a small weight.

Cable cutting scissors - hydraulic and battery

Hydraulic or battery scissors are tools that are necessary when running traction networks. These networks consist of large and heavy wires that require precise and safe cut. Therefore, working on traction networks requires the use of tools that also work with different types of overhead lines and cable lines. Hydraulic and battery scissors are characterized by high cutting precision, thanks to which they provide control and prevent accidental damage.

In addition, these scissors are easy to use and ensure the safety of the operator during work. With traction networks, it is extremely important to achieve the greatest effectiveness in the shortest possible time. Hydraulic and battery scissors allow you to cut wires with high precision and speed, so you can achieve much higher work efficiency. The equipment used to cut the cables, of course, is destroyed over time, but it is enough to replace the matrix to fulfill its task again.

Prague for traction hangers - a strong, lever mechanism

When laying cable lines, tools such as hydraulic press, i.e. a tool for solid cable connection, are used. For the creation of traction networks, the press hangers operating in a similar principle are used. They allow for a permanent connection of connectors on copper links, thanks to two -handed lever mechanisms.

Creating traction networks also requires the construction of rope-linen and rope-rope electrical connections. Here, however, ordinary Prague does not apply to applications-it is necessary to use specially intended mechanical and hydraulic railway sets. Hydraulic tools: pumps and heads for pressing.

Receipt of the traction network - what should you check?

After completing the assembly, a detailed collection of works is needed. You need to check the documentation, examine the devices, trials and measurements of the system parameters, and to check the operation of the traction network in the greatest possible extent. Sometimes additional tests are also necessary. Tests are often performed during test traffic or pre -operation, but then there are no connections in the main circuits. Of course, all measuring instruments must have certificates confirming their technical efficiency.

The list of factors necessary to check, of course, is very long, but the most important elements include:

• Measurements of the traction impedance - are used to determine the value of the resistance and reactance of the traction network. Based on these measurements, you can determine the correctness of installed network elements and check its quality.
• Measurements of insulation of traction network cables - allow determining the condition of wire insulation and detecting possible damage, which is necessary to ensure the safety of the traction network.
• Electrical devices tests - are aimed at checking the correctness of installed devices in the traction network. During these tests, it works, among others The condition of relays, disconnectors, transformers and other electrical devices.
• Checking the traction network structure - the correctness of the traction network structure, including mounting wires, insulators, grounding and other network elements, is also checked during the traction network.
• Control of technical documentation - the transmission of the traction network also includes the control of technical documentation, which should contain information on the traction network project, a list of installed devices and results of measurements and tests.

It is necessary for the devices, installations and networks to meet the requirements specified in separate regulations. The provisions of the Construction Law, on anti -tire protection, anti -release, fire protection, with a system assessment system or the conditions of functioning of the power system, are used here.