• RAIL TECHNOLOGIES

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  1. ZECK - Stringing Machines & Equipment
  2. Products
  3. Rail Technology
  4. CATENARY INSTALLATION UNIT
  5. BM 974

BM 974

KEY FACTS

  • Completely electronically controlled catenary installation unit installed on a rail-bound vehicle

  • New construction: simultaneous installation of 2 new wires via 2 bull wheel units with a final tensioning force of 2 x 20 kN and a max. speed of 5 km/h

  • Wire change: simultaneous installation of 1 new wire while retrieving 1 old wire

Technical Data

DRUM STAND

Number

4

Max. speed

5 km/h

Max. drum Ø

1800 mm

PERFORMANCE IN TENSIONING MODE

Max. tensioning force

2 x 20 kN

Max. speed

5 km/h

BULL WHEEL

Number

4 (2 x 2)

Diameter

1300 mm

Groove Ø

16 mm

Optional

22 / 27 mm

DIMENSIONS | WEIGHT

Length x Width x Height

approx. 13.7 x 2.8 x 2.8 m

Net weight

approx. 17500 kg

Features

ENGINE

  • Max. 70 kW (90 hp)

  • Liquid-cooled diesel engine with electronic rpm-control

  • 24-V system with high capacity battery

CONTROL SYSTEM

  • HP-ATS, High Precision Automatic Tensioning System (highly precise braking system, allows for tolerances of ± 1 % of the set nominal value)

  • Careful wire installation due to soft start-up and stopping

  • PLC control for optimized productivity and safety

  • Clearly arranged control panel with color display for supervision of pulling and tensioning force as well as hydraulic, drive, and electric system with an intelligent diagnosis and fault recognition system

  • ZECK Stringing Data Record System with USB port

  • Automatic hydraulic oil cooling system

  • Adjustable overload protection

EQUIPMENT

  • Base frame made of steel profiles with anchoring eye bolts

  • Lockable, soundproof cabin with ventilation system, windshield wipers, seat and control panel

  • Lighting for working in darkness

  • Circumferential railing as fall prevention system

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

  • Diesel engine in accordance with EU emissions directive

  • Diesel particulate filter (DPF)

  • Electronically controlled drum stand pretension, independent of drum size and uncoil diameter

  • ITS, Intelligent Tension Sustainer (machine temporarily continues tensioning with last set tensioning force in case of failure)

  • Air conditioning for cabin

  • Printer for ZECK Stringing Data Record System

  • Remote diagnosis system via GSM network with GPS modem

  • Drum winch to install the remaining length of the contact wire on the drum

  • Lockable toolbox

  • Arctic kit with preheating system for up to -30 °C

  • Biodegradable hydraulic oil

Special designs on request