Adaptaflex rail industry conduit guide

The Guide to Specifying Flexible Conduit Systems for the Rail Industry is a 24-page document with technical data on topics including hazardous categories, electromagnetic screening and fire standards. It covers the protection of critical power and data cabling, outlining the implications for high-speed express, commuter, regional and light rail trains as well as metro trams, including complex underground applications.

The guide highlights the use of non-metallic and metallic systems on all types of train and light rail applications and details infrastructure usage within stations, trackside, control centres, tunnels and even areas such as car parks, as well as specific train applications on bogies and carriages.

Recommendations on product selection and usage are made in the guide, outlining the many factors that have to be taken into account when specifying the product usage in the rail industry. Dealing with the topic of ‘reduction of fire hazards’ in rail applications, the guide highlights the various standards, testing requirements and the three criteria that all true LFH products must meet. Similarly, vibration testing and ingress protection are covered as are mechanical and environmental properties.

The document can be downloaded from www.adaptaflex.com/railguide.