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Norgren breaks out new solenoid valve range
neumatic motion and fluid control technology leader Norgren has unveiled a range of circuit breaker solenoid valves, providing the rail industry with advanced direct-acting, fast-response valve solutions for use on electric rail vehicles. The VR24Z range of 3/2 way solenoid operated poppet valves is suitable for compressed air systems that require a dedicated valve and cylinder to engage and disengage an electrical connector. Typical installations of this kind include cam shaft connectors, line breaker connectors, vacuum and air blast circuit breakers and shoe gear controls. Developed specifically for the rail
industry, the VR24Z range delivers engineering advantage through exceptional reliability and safety credentials, and has been designed to withstand the most extreme environmental conditions.Functioning in temperatures ranging from -40oC to
80oC, the circuit breaker solenoid valves have also been shock and vibration tested to EN61373 Category 1 class A and B. The valve is suitable for retrofit as well as OE installation and is available with a short lead time.
Protected by a robust and lightweight aluminium housing, the valves come with customisable flange mountings for fixing holes and air connections, making installation both flexible and straightforward. For easier maintenance, the valves are available with a manual override feature, which allows the solenoid valves to be shifted when the coil force is not available due to loss of power or coil failure. The VR24Z circuit breaker solenoid valves have an operating pressure of up to 10 bar (145 PSI), and are designed for systems generating flow of up to 340 l/ min. The valves are available in 24 VDC, 36 VDC, 72 VDC and 110 VDC variations. Visit
www.norgren.com/uk/rail
Norgren launches automatic drain valve for rail
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he innovative product delivers engineering advantage says the company, by removing condensate from a compressed air system without the need for a power supply.
Based on a newly developed 2/2 way level controlled valve principle, the automatic drain valve discharges quickly using a direct acting ballcock system to sense when the condensate reservoir has reached the required level. As the valve works mechanically, there is no need for an electricity supply, meaning it is ideally suited to installations where power is not available, is too expensive to install or is unstable. Functioning without the need for electricity means the automatic drain valve can reduce operating costs and is more environmentally friendly. Mark Wrigley, global sector head- Rail
for Norgren, said: ‘We are committed to the development of innovative products tailored to meet the unique challenges of the rail sector.’ Visit
www.norgren.com/uk/rail
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G2M Technologies exclusive distributor of
Tough Tracker
K innovations company G2M Technologies has signed a deal to exclusively distribute Tough Tracker - the world’s first
virtually indestructible satellite tracking device for the protection of assets - to the freight and transportation market. The device is designed to be fitted in the most demanding outdoor environments to the exterior of assets that are liable to suffer physical contact during their working life, such as containers, trailers and plant. It can be welded directly to become an integral part of the asset’s structure.
The patented design includes an armoured outer shell made of an impact- resistant composite, stronger than steel, which is used in the manufacture of Formula One cars. All the electronics are encased within this material forming a complete IP 68 rated seal. ‘Tough Tracker is the first asset- tracking device that is actually fit for purpose,’ said Andrew Tillman, director of G2M technologies. ‘We have a video on our website of it being hit with a sledgehammer and after hundreds of hits it has barely a mark on it.’ Visit
www.g2mtechnologies.com
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