Business field with traditions and visions

The company motto “Connect – Contact – Control” also describes its range of electrics for rolling stock – the traditional business field of Schaltbau. Since 1929 the company has produced electromechanical components and systems for railway vehicles.

High-voltage roof equipment

The CVB AC vacuum circuit breaker switches the catenary voltage of up to 25,000 volts to the transformer of a locomotive: the power supply for the complete train set flows through it. Apart from this electrically operated main switch, Schaltbau also offers pneumatically operated vacuum circuit breakers, the corresponding earthing switches, system change-over switches and insulators.

High-voltage switchgear

Voltage selectors and changeover switches group the high-voltage electrical consumers so that they receive the necessary nominal voltage regardless of catenary system. The disconnecting and earthing device separates the high-voltage unit from its supply line and earths it simultaneously: the maintenance personnel can work without risk.

Control and signalling devices

From the classical master controller to the combined master and brake controller – railway vehicles throughout the world are operated using master controllers from Schaltbau. Key-operated switches, toggle switches, dead man’s devices and warning buzzers: for sixty years, control and signalling devices made by Schaltbau have had the reputation of being both robust and reliable.

Application for Schaltbau electrics for rolling stock

Components from further product areas

Over the decades, the field of railway technology was gradually divided into the product groups Connectors, Snap-action switches and Contactors, which also include products for industrial applications. Key products from these product fields continue to be utilised by our railway industry customers:

• Connectors in accordance with UIC standards connect the power and control lines of trains.
• Snap-action switches are indispensable switching elements in master controllers and switchgear.
• The CT contactor switches the drive systems of railway vehicles.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Overview of the series

An overview of all information on Schaltbau electrics for rolling stock