Kendrion is a manufacturer of electro magnets for the railway industry, especially in the fields of railway door locking, switch point setting, sliding step locking, emergency switches and contactors.
Ambient temperatures of -30° to +70°C, voltage fluctuations of +/- 30%, high resistance to shock and corrosion are just some of the requirements our electromagnetic solutions in railway technology must be up to.
In order to meet the high requirements Kendrion offers solenoid solutions customized to railway applications. The electromagnetic solutions consist of materials which are up to the special temperature requirements, coils which fulfill the specifications required even with voltage fluctuations and a bearing which grants maximum service life. In addition Kendrion offers compact solutions which allow for high forces and fast switching times.
The type examination is modelled after EN 50155. Kendrion is capable of testing the resistance to swinging, shock and vibration acc. EN 61373.
Benefits at a glance
The customized solenoid systems of Kendrion have been developed in close collaboration with our customers and according to various rail specific requirements:
- Life expectancy and external forces
- Ambient temperatures of -30° to +70°C
- Voltage fluctuation of +/- 30%
- Various possibilities of corrosion protection
- Shock and Vibration according to EN 61373
- Type EN 50155 tests according
Sensorless limit- and position indication
Using a state-of-the-art electronic module, detecting the movement and position of the armature without sensors is a reality. Combined with a stroke-related overexcitation system, the module is ideally suited for safety-critical applications with requirements for position control and monitoring. This way of controlling is energy and space-saving; it comes with an extended lifetime and improved safety and can be customized precisely for your needs.
