Railway Wires and Cables

Ground Transport Systems
Railway

In recent years the Railway market has seen tremendous growth, both from expansion of the rail networks and replacement of ageing rolling stock. Along with this growth and modernisation come higher demands on the wires and cables used on them. Habia Cable has been working hard to develop new materials to meet the future requirements of the modern railway industry.

Cables for Rail Applications
Habia supplies cables for :-
Wires for rolling stock cars
From 0.5 to 400 mm2 , lightweight, thin-wall, zero-halogen, low-smoke, fire resistant and low-toxicity.

Jumper Cables in-between trains
Flexibility and toughness are contradictory terms when it comes to cable design. We can supply a cable which meets both requirements and yet is strong enough to suit the application. The construction of the cable is normally made to Customer demands or following UIC requirements.

Databus and coaxial cables
Several types of databus with similar requirements as the single wires. Cables are supplied as single databus or incorporated into a composite cable. We can offer a vast range of halogen-free, low-smoke coaxial cables, varying from standard RG58 equivalents to ultra low-loss, high-power transmission lines.

EMC protection
We offer different screening options to meet the EMC requirements of your system, taking into consideration cable size, weight, flexibility and screen termination method.
Whether it be a simple aluminised foil screen, an optimised double braid or a complex superscreen incorporating mu-metal tapes to counter EMP, we provide an EMC solution which is fit for purpose , cost effective and compatible with all major interconnection systems.

Cable size & weight
Our insulation materials are rated for higher temperatures, allowing the wires to carry a higher current than conventional cables. With this, smaller cross sections can be used, enabling substantial cost and weight savings.

National norms for specific applications
Habia has been extremely successful in following normalization of countries where the standards differ from international qualifications. We can offer all the cost advantages of low minimum order quantities and scheduled delivery timescales, protecting against materials shortages.

Signalling cables can be manufactured to Customer requirements. Combining equipment manufacturer and user demands, we create the optimum solution for the application. Special attention is given to in-tunnel applications with regard to fire behaviour, toxicity and electrical requirements.

We serve local transportation companies for rebuilds and overhauls, together with add-on installations for new systems

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HFI 150
HFI 140