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PHILOSOPHY

In KRUCH youll find a competent and reliable partner for

optimized catenary components
development of new products for your catenary system
testing and approving of catenary equipment (acc. to EN50119)
We develop, produce and deliver components, from flexible hangers over catenary suspension
brackets to automatic tensioning systems including load weights.

In KRUCH youll also find a competent and reliable partner for

outdoor signalling equipment
from freight to high speed lines
from the foundation to the complete plug-in signal
We produce high-quality signals in automated production lines. Our modular system can be customized
to different railway demands.

We are looking for successful partnerships for the world-wide use of our systems.


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SERVICES

Testing acc. to EN50119

Flexible Catenary Hanger with Thimble 6

PRODUCTS

Insulated/conductive/spark-free, patented

Flexible Catenary Hanger without Thimble 8

Current proof and spark-free Conductive

Flexible Gliding Hanger for Lowered Catenary Cable 10

Short system-height: 100mm to 500mm

Auto-Tensioning System 1:3 12

Maintenance free, safety function

Tensioning Weight for Automatic Tensioning 14

One-piece steel weights

Catenary Suspension Bracket 16

For cantilever with pipes 6/4

Complete Colour-Light-Signals 18
Power-LED lamp units, modular system, 250km/h

Certifications for Welding & QMS 20

COMPANY

Welding Workshop Quality Class I Certification

Quality Management System Certification ISO 9001:2000

Contact Information 23
Headquarters & Workshop
Issue 09/2006


Kruch 
catenary-hanger-test
Testing acc. to EN50119

Producttests
GENERAL INFORMATION

(mechanical and electric tests of complete hangers)

Catenary components will be exposed to higher and higher
requests. Particularly rising speeds and the long durability
requested put new challenges to technique.
New components, that shall be released for installation in
catenary systems, must be tested objectively, comparably and in
Figure 1: Short-gliding-hanger KRUCH
a realistic way corresponding to the actual impacts and
according to mandatory regulations. (fig. 1 - KRUCH development:
short-gliding-hanger - approval process)
Old components, that are already in use for several years, are to
be tested for their suitability for new, increased requests.
(fig. 2 - Dutch gliding hanger - in use for >20 years)

Figure 2: Short-gliding-hanger Netherlands

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In both cases the product risk must be KRUCH took notice of the market
ADVANTAGES

REFERENCES
minimized for the regulating administrative requirement for hanger testing and achieved
authority! National and international an appropriate development and investment
standards give the arbitrative defaults for in testing facilities and constructed
appropriate product tests. partnerships. By this KRUCH is able to test
hanger systems at most versatile stressings:
Lifespan tests (fig. 1,2)
s imulation of trains (pantographs) passing References for KRUCH product tests:
through (e.g. 2,000,000 times) BB (A) - electrical and mechanical
h
 anger lengths: 0-1000mm test of flexible hangers
variable adjustable without thimble
vertical and sloping adjustability BB (A) - electrical and mechanical
test of flexible hangers with
frequency: 0-2 hertz, variable adjustable thimble
raising / compression: up to 200mm Prorail (NL) - mechanical test of flexible
weight load: adjustable hangers with thimble
Tensile loading tests (fig. 3) Prorail (NL) - mechanical test of short
gliding hangers with thimble
to maximum 5700N
KRUCH (A) - test of self-developed
pull off hanger clamp of the contact wire products for international
pull off hanger clamp of the catenary cable markets
extract the hanger wire of the clamp RET (NL) - mechanical test of flexible
hangers without thimble for
Electrical tests
30 twisted contact wire
short circuit test (e.g. 5kA for 500ms)
long-term current test (e.g. 100A / 20min)
isolation failure
ILLUSTRATIONS

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1 9 17 25 33 41 49 57 65 73 81 89 97 105 113 121 129 137 145 153 161 169

Figure 3: Loading test diagramm

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Flexible catenary hanger
with thimble
insulated/conductive/spark-free, patented

This KRUCH patent, a result of our own development department,

GENERAL INFORMATION

is successfully in use for more than 13 years in Austria and has

proven at best (sale: >900,000 units). The patented shaping,
optimised material combination and automated manufacturing
result in a hanger with the highest duration of life (train passings)
and the probably best price on the market.
This hanger offers engineers
f ree choice of electrical setting, from insulated to spark free
with guaranteed conduction (fig. 2,3,4)
f ree choice of catenary cable, contact wire and hanger wire
(fig. 1)
c lean system with one clamp for all uses from open track to
tunnel and reduced system-heights!
The flexible hanger with thimble by KRUCH can be used world-
wide in almost any overhead-contact system.

Figure 1: BZII / spark-free / INOX / stiff wire

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M
 inimal life-cycle-costs (low investment,
ADVANTAGES

ILLUSTRATIONS
long life-endurance)
L ow weight for high speeds / good
catenary dynamics
W
 orkshop preassembly, rapid on track-
installation
R
 e-useable clamp, high mechanical
resistance
All installation situations, great versatility
(open track, bridges, tunnels, ...)
All common grooved contact wires
All common catenary cables
All electrical connections available
All system heights
Suitable for diagonal pull (jointed thimble)
Deliverable in various materials

L ife-endurance: >2.000.000 load-cycles

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

with BZII-10mm (EN50119)

Weight: 115g/clamp
Withdrawal-load: >3kN (EN50119)
Contact wires: EN/Ri/RiS/RiM/FD/... Figure 2: Insulated

Catenary cables: 25mm - 135mm

Dropper cables: 10mm
E
 lectrical connection: insulated (fig. 2) /
marginally conductive (fig. 3) /
spark-free (fig. 4)
System-height: 250mm to >1.000mm
Tool: wrench 17mm, cramping tool
Figure 3: Marginally conductive
Material: ECu / CuNiSi / ...

Figure 4: Spark-free, conductive

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Flexible catenary hanger
without thimble
current proof and spark-free Conductive

KRUCH 25-70Pat.

The KRUCH hanger without thimble is a complete new approach

GENERAL INFORMATION

for a safe, current-proof suspension of catenary wires, excellent

to assemble and regulate. Installation is done by one screw only,
first fixing the dropper cable, secondly the contact wire / catenary
cable, designated for automated workshop-preassembly and
rapid on track installation. Reject due to false-length of hangers
is minimised the hanger can be regulated at any time.
The spark-free & current-proof connection replaces all other
electrical jumpers and balances the electrical potential in the
system at each dropper (improved system performance, reduced
wear).
The flexible hanger without thimble by KRUCH is the first choice
for modern railways with focus on installation time and electrical
performance!

Figure 1: Dropper cable BZII / stainless steel

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M
 inimal life-cycle-costs (rapid installation,
ADVANTAGES

ILLUSTRATIONS
long life-endurance)
L ow weight for high Speeds / good
catenary dynamics
C
 omputer Aided Workshop pre-assembly,
rapid preset on track-installation
(fig. 2,3,4)
R
 e-useable clamp, length regulation at any
time
One tool operation
All common grooved contact wires
All common catenary cables
Guaranteed electrical connections, spark
free, current proof
KRUCH 25-70Pat.

L ife-endurance: >2.000.000 load-cycles

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

with special-wire 10mm (EN50119)

Weight: 101g/clamp
Withdrawal-load: >1kN (EN50119)
Contact wires: EN/Ri/RiS/RiM/FD/... Figure 2: Delivery condition

Catenary cables: 25mm - 135mm

Dropper cables: 10mm
E
 lectrical connection: current-proof &
spark-free
System-height: 500mm to >1.000mm
Tool: wrench 13mm
Material: ECu / CuNiSi
Figure 3: Pre-assembled, cable fixed for transport

Figure 4: Installed on track

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Flexible gliding hanger
for lowered catenary cables
short system-height: 100mm to 500mm

Kindly supported by:

sterreichische Forschungsfrderungsgesellschaft

This newly developed hanger fulfils the special requirements of

GENERAL INFORMATION

catenary-systems with lowered catenary cables.

The new arrangement of well approved standard-products allows
a reduction of the system height (between catenary cable and
contact wire) down to 100mm, with infinite regulation in length.
Still the dropper remains flexible and creates no hard point in
the contact wire! The hanger cable can glide inside the hanger
clamp to make lengthwise movements possible. (fig. 1)
Figure 1: Catenary cable clamp
Expenditure in procurement and stock can be reduced by using
the KRUCH standard-components and allowing a rapid assembly
of the customized hanger.

Figure 2: Contact wire clamp

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Best price (use of standard components) L ife-endurance: >2.000.000 load-cycles

ADVANTAGES

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
M
 inimal system height without with Inox-10mm (EN50119)
performance loss W
 eight: 390g complete (260g on contact
No hard point in the contact wire wire)
W
 orkshop preassembly, height adjustment Withdrawal-load: 1kN
during installation (fig. 3,4) Contact wires: EN/Ri/RiS/RiM/FD/ and
R
 e-useable, resistant components others
(hundred-thousand-fold approved) Catenary cables: 25mm - 135mm
All common grooved contact wires Dropper cables: Inox 10mm
All common catenary cables E
 lectrical connection: insulated / not
Different electrical connections available defined / conductive
No special tools needed System-height: 100mm to 500mm
(fig. 3,4)
Wear resistant inox-wire
Tools: wrench 17mm, cramping tool
Material: clamp is ECu / CuNiSi
ILLUSTRATIONS

Figure 3: System-height 130mm

Figure 4: System-height 100mm

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Automatic tensioning system
1:3
Maintenance free, safety function

60 years maintenance-free (no lubrication, no replacement of

GENERAL INFORMATION

wires)!
This Austrian development optimises both, the quality of the
catenary chain as well as the life-cycle-costs of weight tensioning.
Reduced friction takes effect positively on the accuracy,
adjustability minimises the wear of the wire, optimum material
combination spares the use of lubricants.
In case of wire-snap, the safety wheel locks and prevents the Figure 1: Seperated tensioning
weight from falling down onto the tracks or a train-platform.
Longest life expectancy at maintenance-free operation and
highest accuracy makes this auto-tensioning device one of the
best systems on the market! This automatic tensioning device
is the first choice for future orientated railways with highest
requirements.

Figure 2: Seperated tensioning

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B
 est life-cycle-costs Life endurance: >60 years
ADVANTAGES

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
(no maintenance for 60 years) Weight: 50,5kg - 66,5kg
Best function (automatic self-aligning) Tensioning force: max. 23kN
Best safety (safety wheel catches weight) Tensioning length: max. 900m
Highest accuracy M
 aterial: aluminium casting, stainless
Longest section length achievable steel, galvanized-steel
Reduced skewing of the hangers cables: high flexible stainless-steel
Reduced clearance space Tension hysteresis <3%
Great versatility (nearly all catenaries) C
 atenary-cable and contact-wire are kept
exactly one above the other
Wheel bodies placed one above the other
Separated or common tensioning
ILLUSTRATIONS

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Tensioning weight
for automatic tensioning
One-piece steel weights

This KRUCH product replaces the usual multi-plate composed

GENERAL INFORMATION

weights by one single part. This reduces handling and force

expenses and increases the occupational safety of the
installation workers.
Moreover, due to the higher density of steel compared with
concrete, the overall length of the weight could be reduced by
~50%. This solves the problem of missing vertical space between
tensioning device and ground level in most cases. High expenses
for pits are redundant. Figure 1: Seperated tensioning

The one-piece tensioning weights by KRUCH can be customised

to any catenary system and therefore be used world-wide in
almost any overhead-contact system.

Figure 2: hot dipped galvanised

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Easy handling, no weight stacking W

 eight/length:
ADVANTAGES

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Lifting eye integrated 330kg/659mm - 690kg/1.367mm
Rapid on track installation Diameter: 290mm
Short component length Material: steel hot dipped galvanised
Long life-endurance
High accuracy (exact weight)
ILLUSTRATIONS

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Catenary suspension 
bracket
For cantilever pipes 6/4

The Austrian catenary suspension bracket, made of aluminium

GENERAL INFORMATION

chill-casting, proved at best use for many years. In one single unit
it combines the functions of
suspending the catenary cable on the cantilever system
suspending the lower cantilever jib
suspending the cantilever system on the trolley pylon
The Austrian catenary suspension bracket can be used for
high-speed lines, regional traffic and tramways. Different sizes of Figure 1: Cantilever-jamming

catenary cable can be jammed with appropriate bronze shoes,

which can easily be exchanged.

Figure 2: Cable-jamming

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M
 inimum investment (produced in great Weight: 1.370g
ADVANTAGES

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
quantities) Catenary cables: 50mm to 120mm
Maximum duration of life M
 aterial: aluminium chill casting, stainless
3 functions in one part screws, galvanized steel, bronze jam-
R
 e-useable components, high mechanical clamp
resistance Tool: wrench 19mm for all operations
S
 implest assembly (one tool for all
operations)
Assured function (components delivered
pre-assembled)
G
 reat versatility (jam-clamps
exchangeable)
All common catenary cables
ILLUSTRATIONS

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Complete 
colour-light-signals
Power-LED lamp units, modular system, 250km/h

For more than 13 years KRUCH has been producing all signals
GENERAL INFORMATION

now approved for 250km/h - for the Austrian Federal Railways,

highly automated. (fig. 1,2)
The Austrian Power-LED unit is the farthest developed on the
market, offering best adjustability and safest, maintenance-free
application.
The modular signal-construction offers biggest versatility, easy
combination and extension of components. Fitting the pylon with Figure 1: Austrian signal
signal plates according to your specifications (dimensions, form,
light-spot array), also your railway can take advantage of these
benefits!
Designed for 250 km/h, equipped with the best light-technology
(Power-LED) and offering a modular system for versatile
combination of components, the KRUCH signal is the brightest
product on the market.

Figure 2: Austrian signal

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Best investment (low prize, long life-cycle)

ADVANTAGES

ILLUSTRATIONS
Best quality (produced highly automated)
W
 orkshop preassembly, rapid
on track-installation
Great versatility (all employment
conditions)
E
 asy securing during route mounting,
no traffic-irritation, signal plates can be
swivelled 90
Convenient in maintenance
low-maintenance light-units
Safe use over lifetime (shaker-tested)
E
 asy assembly (lightweight construction,
infinite swivelling of lights)
Less components (ascent aid integrated)
P
 rotected cable routing switch cabinet
(stainless steel) contains all electric PCBs

Life endurance: >30 years

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Weight: 250kg - 450kg

Track operating speed: max. 250 km/h
P
 ylon lengths: 4050mm / 5100mm /
6300mm / 6700mm
P
 ylon cross-section: 100x320mm /
140x320mm / 160x320mm
L amp units: Power-LED technology (low-
maintenance)
M
 aterial: steel (hot dipped galvanised),
aluminium (black-mat), stainless steel

Example: DB Signal

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Certifications 
for Welding & QMS
Welding Workshop Quality Class I Certification
QUALIFICATIONS

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QUALIFICATIONS

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CONTACT 
Information
Headquarters & WORKSHOP
LOCATION & APPROACH

Vienna

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CONTACT

KRUCH GmbH & Co KG, Austria

1230 Vienna, Pfarrgasse 87
phone: +43 1 616 31 65
fax: +43 1 616 31 68
office@kruch.com
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