Flange Lubrication System: Applicator + Lubricating Carbon
Compliant with EN16028 & EN61373 standards
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Specifically designed for enhanced mechanical stability
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Carbon-based material with low friction coefficient
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Reduces wear on wheel flanges and rails, as well as noise caused by insufficient lubrication
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Operates without contaminating the equipment or the environment
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Minimizes maintenance requirements
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Improves the reliability and profitability of railway systems
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Enhances safety by lowering the risk of derailments
Third Rail Carbon Contact Shoes (Metro Systems)
Mersen offers a wide range of CCD carbon contact shoes for third rail current collection in urban transit networks. The diversity of available products allows us to provide the most suitable solution for every metro system. The use of carbon helps reduce friction, thereby protecting the conductor rail and extending its service life.
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High resistance to mechanical stress
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Excellent sliding and lubricating properties
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Does not damage the contact rail
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Mersen grades include:
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Carbon materials specifically developed for metro applications
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Solid or impregnated carbon types
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Lead-free carbon materials (pure or copper-impregnated)
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Applications:
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Metro systems
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LRV (Light Rail Vehicles)
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People movers (e.g., airport transit systems)
Pantograph Carbon Contact Strips for Trams and Electric Locomotives
Mersen is a leading manufacturer of carbon contact strips used in pantograph systems. In response to the increasing current demands of DC-powered trains, Mersen has developed several high-performance carbon grades tailored specifically for high-current applications. This progress was made possible through Mersen’s participation in the 2007 world railway speed record, during which the French high-speed train was powered using a single Mersen pantograph carbon strip.
Mersen Grades:
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Carbon materials tailored for pantograph current collection
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Solid and lightweight impregnated carbon
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Lead-free carbon grades (pure or copper-impregnated)
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Proven lubrication properties – compliant with EN 45545 fire and smoke safety standards
Applications:
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Railways (electric locomotives for passenger and freight, electric multiple units)
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Urban transit systems (light rail, trams, certain metro lines)
In collaboration with universities and laboratories, Mersen developed the P2805 and P3210 models—top-tier grades in their category. These contact strips offer outstanding performance in demanding applications while preserving infrastructure integrity.
Both grades are available for DC and AC applications, and they fully comply with TSI (Technical Specifications for Interoperability) requirements.
