Pantograph Wear & Performance System
Apply precise longitudinal, horizontal and vertical loading to railway pantograph specimens to replicate the highly complex and dynamic pantograph-catenary (trolley wire) operating environment. This high fidelity simulator features multiple test modes, enabling manufacturers to study the complete operational dynamics of pantograph designs under a wide array of real-world scenarios.
Applications
Test Specimens
Key Product Features
Versatile
Play out actual time histories and perform parametric studies to replicate a wide variety of real-world operating conditions
Cost Efficient
Laboratory test requires only pantograph assembly and trolley wire specimen - no rail car or track needed
Accurate / Repeatable
Enables detailed measurement of small performance differences in test article response
Accelerated Testing
Enables studies of pantograph suspension dynamic response using advanced mHIL techniques
Technical Overview
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Disc Vertical |
Zig Zag |
Speed |
Table Vertical |
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Displacement |
± 100 mm |
± 350 mm |
- |
± 75 mm |
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Velocity |
900 mm/s |
250 mm/s |
550 kgh |
400 mm/s |
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Acceleration |
6 g |
2 g |
< 60 seconds |
6 g |
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Frequency |
10 Hz |
15 Hz |
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30 Hz |
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