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The rail industry operates in harsh and demanding environments, so not only do the products need to be highly reliable and to a high-quality standard, but safety is also a priority for both the products, as often they are installed in confined spaces (which therefore means they may need to adhere to specific regulations), but also personal safety due to the hazardous nature of the industry. A few considerations in product selection include:
Despite its popularity, the railway industry is still not perfect and can be improved in a variety of ways. One of the main priorities for engineers and designers in the rail industry is speed, which can always be improved upon when better technology is developed.
As rail firms look to make cost efficiencies, having the right strategy for both planned and unplanned maintenance can be a significant boost to the bottom line.
Although electromechanical and solid-state relays are functionally similar, a solid-state relay has no moving parts to open or close contacts. This makes them faster and more reliable, ideal for higher frequencies. Discover the advantages of solid-state relays here.
Designed to be connected to high-current load devices, contactors incorporate spring-loaded contacts that make or break power supply lines to a load.
Overalls, coveralls, dungarees, bibs, and boiler suits are types of personal protective (PPE) workwear.
There is a huge variety of types of screws and bolts available in the market that are available in different drive types, head styles, materials, sizes and thread pitch.
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Kits offer a selection of different spanners will cover a variety of sizes and styles in order to make sure you have what you need to hand.
A clamp meter is an electrical test tool that combines a basic digital multi meter with a current sensor.
Used when extra protection is needed against dirt, mechanical stress and moisture.
Commonly used for large electrical and production machinery, motor start or stop cycles, equipment discharge, load test simulation and dynamic braking.
Used to quickly and evenly increase the temperature of bearings via induction heating, which makes it easier to mount them onto a shaft.
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These sensors generate an electromagnetic field through an oscillating circuit. Any ferrous metal object, including aluminium, copper, brass, and iron, triggers a change in the oscillation, indicating its presence.
An emergency stop button, also known as an E-Stop, is a fail-safe control switch that provides safety both for the machinery and for the person using the machinery.
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From the design & manufacture to supporting & maintaining aircraft, ground services and infrastructure, RS can help provide the solutions from our leading brands to help improve productivity whilst keeping the costs down and facilities running efficiently.
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