Current Collection

Systems
for Catenary Dependent Vehicles

10.04 e/2000

Schunk Bahntechnik GmbH

Index

Introduction of SBT (Schunk Bahntechnik GmbH)

Page 03

Pantograph Type WBR

Page 04

Pantograph Type SBE

Page 05

Pantograph Type SBL

Page 06

Pantograph Type WBL

Page 07

SBTs ABCS (Adhesive Bonded Carbon Strip)

Page 08

Carbon and Socket Profiles

Page 09

ABCS (Adhesive Bonded Carbon Strip) with Compressed Air Monitor

Page 10

Pantograph Contact Pressure Gauge Type KM 11

Page 11

Introduction of Schunk Bahntechnik (SBT)

More than 50 years ago,

Karl Wanisch, the founder
of this company, started the
business with the production
of carbon strips for electrically operated vehicles.
A few years later he expanded the product line of his
company ETK (Eisenbahntechnische Konstruktionen
GmbH), Salzburg, Austria,
by adding the manufacturing
of complete pantograph
systems. Today both carbon
strips and pantographs
receive industry recognition
with European and global
transit companies through
new innovative technical
concepts, quality, and customer oriented service.
Early in 1987 ETK was
acquired by the Schunk
Organization, and integrated
into its group of companies.
The traditional philosophies
nonetheless continue under
the new name of SBT
(Schunk Bahntechnik
GmbH). However the union
with Schunk opened a
broader base for research
and development, design
possibilities, and worldwide
distribution of its ever
expanding products.

During the last few years

SBT has worked hard to
optimize the power collection
systems under high speed
conditions. Our leading technical concept has proven its
reliability with many high
speed transit companies, and
established our company as a
specialist in the industry.
The experience which SBT
had gained from the high
speed traction, has successfully transferred to the
Commuter and Light Rail
pantograph systems, which
enabled Schunk to get well
established in those segments
as a technical market leader.
In addition to complete pantograph systems, SBT offers
in cooperation with SKT
(Schunk Kohlenstofftechnik
GmbH) carbon current
collector strips for all operating conditions of a modern
transit company. With this
product Schunk entered into
new technologies and created
a light weight current collector strip. This improved technology provides even carbon
wear and drastically improved carbon strip service
life.

The engineering of all pantographs is centrally conducted

through SBT in Salzburg,
Austria. Additional manufacturing will take place
worldwide at the following
companies:
Schunk Nordiska,

Lenhovda, Sweden, for the

Scandinavian market
Schunk Iberica, Madrid,
Spain, for Spain and
Portugal
UKM, Kulpsville, PA,
USA, for the northamerican market
A new production for
pantographs presently is
set up in China
Richard AG, Murgenthal,
Switzerland, for Switzerland

The exact addresses can be

found at the back of this
brochure.
Schunk Bahntechnik is
DIN ISO 9001/EN 29001
certified since 1995.
All our pantographs conform
to Standards EN 50206 and
IEC 494.

Pantograph
WBR

The WBR is a single-arm

pantograph of lightweight,
low maintenance construction. It was designed to
operate under light rail and
street car conditions. In spite
of its strong lateral stability,
which is comparable to the
stability of the heavy rail
pantographs, the WBR only
exhibits a total weight of
293 lbs. (133 kg).
An oscillation damper has
been integrated between the
upper and lower frames,
which optimizes the dynamic
operational behavior of the
pantograph.
Dependent on customers
specifications, the pantograph
can be lowered by a base
mounted or roof mounted
electrical drive, pneumatic air
cylinder, or manually with a
rope.
Extended reach WBR pantographs are available for the
US market. The additional
mass of these pantographs
may increase the total assembly weight.

Technical Data:

Height in resting position:

dependent on dimension
of insulator 11.6 (295 mm)
Length in resting position:
97.1 (2465 mm)
Max. reach over resting
position: 100.2 (2545 mm)

Voltage:

600 V 3000 V

Current: peak
nominal

2000 A
1000 A

Contact pressure:
adjustable from
11.25 31.5 lbs. (50 140 N)

Total weight:
without insulators
293 lbs. (133 kg)

max. height

Special features of the

WBR pantograph:
2545

strong lateral stability

individual suspension of

carbon strips (flat springs)

low total weight
easy maintenance
hydraulic damping of fame
sealed ball bearings
emergency activation
through manual hand
crank possible
optional: Shear Pin Safety
System

295 10

resting position

~ 2465

Pantograph
SBE

The SBE is a single-arm

pantograph with an electrically insulated drive motor
integrated into the base frame
of the pantograph. This arrangement and the proven design
present a light weight, easy to
maintain, and simplistic pantograph. It is especially suited
for light rail and trolley
vehicle applications.
Special features of the
SBE pantograph:

Length in resting position:

89.8 (2280 mm)
Max. reach over resting
position: 110.2 (2800 mm)
116.1 (2950 mm)
Total weight:
without insulators
275 lbs. (125 kg)

Voltage: 750 V DC 1500 V DC

Current: peak
nominal

1800 A
1000 A

Contact pressure:
adjustable from
9.1 34.1 lbs. (40 150 N)
Drive voltage optional:
24 V DC, 36 V DC, 48 V DC,
110 V DC
Optional:
automatic lowering system

max. height
max. operating height

2950

Height in resting position:

dependent on dimension
of insulator 11.8 (300 mm)

2800

of carbon strips
(flat springs) assuring
good contact behavior
low total weight
easy maintenance
hydraulic damping of fame
electrically insulated
drive motor
emergency activation
through crank handle
possible
lock in device in resting
position possible

Technical Data:

resting position

~ 2280

300 10

strong lateral stability

individual suspension

Pantograph
SBL

The SBL is a single-arm

pantograph of uncomplicated
design, a low total weight,
and suitable for light rail and
trolley vehicles.
By using a pneumatic
bellows drive system, one
can relinquish the lifting
springs and the spring retention cylinder. The adjustment
of the contact pressure is
accomplished through a precision pressure-regulating
valve. This regulating valve
can be mounted to the base
frame of the pantograph, or
into the vehicle itself.
Features of the
SBE pantograph:
strong lateral stability
individual suspension of

carbon strips assuring

good contact behavior
low total weight
easy maintenance
hydraulic damping of fame

Technical Data:

Height in resting position:

dependent on dimension
of insulator 13.8 (350 mm)
Length in resting position:
90.8 (2305 mm)

Voltage:
750 V DC 1500 V DC
Current: peak
nominal

1800 A
1000 A

Max. reach over resting

position: 102.4 (2600 mm)

Contact pressure:
adjustable from
11.25 31.5 lbs. (50 140 N)

Total weight:
without insulators
238 lbs. (108 kg)

Optional:
automatic lowering system

2600

max. height

~ 2305

350 10

resting position

Pantograph
WBL

The WBL has been designed

for the highest speed conditions. During test drives of
nearly 187.5 m/h (300 km/h)
it has proven its excellent
running features.
Through constructive means
an optimal aerodynamic
behavior was obtained, independent of the driving direction. The pantograph WBL
has a very simple drive
system, which allows it to be
extremely light weight and
easy to maintain.
Technical Data:

through integrated

pneumatic suspension
low total weight
individual suspension
of carbon strips
pan head guidance with
dampened center of
rotation
hydraulic damping of fame
easy maintenance
optional installation of fast
lowering device possible

Length in resting position:

92.9 (2360 mm)
Max. reach over resting
position:
96.9 (2460 mm)
Total weight:
without insulators
264 lbs. (120 kg)

Voltage:

600 V 25 kV

Current: peak
nominal

2000 A
1000 A

Contact pressure:
adjustable from
11.25 36.5 lbs. (50 160 N)
Suitable for speeds:
up to 187.5 m/h (300 km/h)

max. height

2460

Features of the
WBL pantograph:

Height in resting position:

dependent on dimension
of insulator 23.6 (600 mm)

resting position

600 10

Dependent on customer
specifications or area of
application, the pantograph
can be manufactured in
different materials.

~ 2360

SBTs ABCS
(Adhesive Bonded Carbon Strip)

SBT is specialized for many

years in the production of
ABCS (adhesive bonded
carbon strips). They optimized this technology to
such an advanced level that
those carbon strips can
today be employed in all
current systems. Following
the advantages of the adhesive bonding technique versus all other bonding procedures:
superior mechanical

strength, when compared

to the clamped version
of carbon strip; with that
reduced susceptibility to
breakage
the use of aluminum as
socket material allows for
a drastic weight reduction,
when compared to sockets
made of copper or steel
more favorable manufacturing costs than with
soldered carbon strips

Carbon profile
Electrical contact
strip
Bonding points

3 chamber
aluminum socket

higher thermal resistance

and better current carrying capacity

due to the tough but elastic bond between carbon
and socket, excellent
fatigue strength, up to the
highest frequencies of
vibration
Principle

The carbon profile is

permanently bonded to the
aluminum socket by means
of a special adhesive compound. An electrical contact
strip between the two
bonding points ensures that
current flows freely from the
carbon to the socket.
Advantages of this arrangement are protection of the
electrical contact points
from hostile environment,
thus avoiding oxidation, and
due to the insulation of the
adhesive bonding a reduction of arcing, when compared to conventional
collector strips.

Applications and Grades

SBTs adhesive bonded carbon strips can be employed

in DC and AC applications.
The adaptation to the prevalent current occurs through
either the carbon grade or
the width, respectively the
number of the carbon strips
utilized.
hard carbon up to currents

of 600 A

metal impregnated hard

carbon for higher currents

Standard Profiles
of Sockets and Carbon

Basically, SBT adhesive

bonded carbon strips can
replace any prevalent or
commonly used carbon
strip. Following we introduce some of the designs.
The carbon profiles and
sockets shown can be bonded to be straight, or they
can be manufactured with a
radius design of 6000 mm
(236) or 10,000 mm (394).
The standard length is between 600 mm (23.6) and
1300 mm (51.2).
If you have any question,
please contact us to help you
select the most suitable
system.

Carbon and Socket Profiles

Carbon
Profile

Socket
Profile

020
020 a
444
414
289
456
416

1746
1746
1744
1744
1747
1747
1747

Weight
Socket
kg/m
0.6
0.6
0.7
0.7
0.8
0.8
0.8

Weight
BH424
kg/m
1.2
1.1
1.7
2.0
1.7
2.1
2.5

Weight
BH424C
kg/m
2.0
1.8
2.8
3.2
2.8
3.4
4.0

Availability
of Radius
mm
none
none
none, 6000, 10,000
none, 6000, 10,000
none, 10,000
none, 10,000
none, 10,000

Profile No. 20

Profile No. 20 a

Profile No. 1746

22

20

10.5

35.2

15
35

35

Profile No. 414

Profile No. 1744

42.5

42

35.2

30

26

20

Profile No. 444

41.5
34.8
34.8

Profile No. 1747

60.2

20

18

Profile No. 289, thickness 18 mm

Profile No. 456, thickness 22 mm
Profile No. 416, thickness 26 mm

60

30

ABCS
(Adhesive Bonded Carbon Strip)
with Pneumatic Monitor

Carbon profile

Especially for High-Speed

applications the pantograph
needs to lower fast and automatically, in case of carbon
breakage or end of carbon
life.
SBT offers a system, which
operates as follows:

Air duct
Electrical contact strip
Aluminum socket

Check valve
Carbon strip

P
A

Air bellow of
pantograph

Shut-off valve

Rapid air release valve

P
Z

P
P
Pneumatic/Compressed air supply

10

A sealed pressurized air duct

at the underside of the carbon profile covers the whole
length of the carbon strip. In
case of carbon breakage, or
excessive carbon wear, a leak
will develop, causing the air
to escape and automatically
lower the pantograph.
As long as a pneumatic supply is available on a vehicle,
an integration of this particular monitoring system can be
incorporated into any SBT
adhesive bonded carbon
strip.

Pantograph Contact Pressure

Gauge KM 11

The contact pressure of a

pantograph, in its entire range
of operation, is an important
parameter, which has a direct
effect on the life of consumable parts: e.g. carbon current
collector strips, and in particular, the catenary.

Schunk Bahntechnik

max. height
over resting position
[mm]

SBT Schunk Bahntechnik

GmbH therefore has incorporated into their product line
the mobile gauge KM 11,
which can measure, and at
the same time register, the
static contact pressure of a
pantograph. This can be done
while being serviced on the
ground, or while being
mounted on top of the roof
of the vehicle.

2750

2500

2250

2000

1750

This gauge has universal

applications, and can be
utilized for single arm or diamond shape pantographs,
on light rail vehicles or high
speed trains alike.
Due to its extreme simple
measuring procedure, and
providing at the same time a
service record, gauge KM 11
should be part of the standard
equipment of any transit
company.

1500

1250

1000

750

Fig. 1

500

250

Technical Data

0
12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3

Description:

The gauge is mounted to the

base frame of the pantograph,
and the tension rope is fastened to the spindle of the pantograph head. The measuring
procedure can be seen in
figure 1. The electric motor
drive assures a constant up or
downward motion of the
pantograph (0.1 m/sec.), and
at the same time propels
the recording drum, which
registers the tension on a
graph (see figure 2).

No. 0303

3000

Measuring Range:
Measuring Accuracy:
Lifting-/Lowering Speed:
Max. Operating Height:
Weight:
Dimensions (L x W x H):
Drive Motor:

40 N 120 N (9 lbs. 27 lbs.)

5%
0.1 m/sec. (4 inches/sec.)
3.3 meters (10.8 ft.)
20.3 kp (45 lbs.)
260 x 300 x 340 mm
(10.25 x 12.0 x 13.4 in.)
220 VAC, 120 Watts,
optional 110 VAC

Contact pressure [N x 10]

Date: ..............

Type: ...........

No.: ........
Signature

Fig. 2

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