BS EN 50345:2009 PDF

What is BS EN 50345 - Insulating synthetic rope assemblies about?

BS EN 50345 is a European standard that discusses electric traction for railway applications. BS EN 50345 applies to the insulating synthetic ropes used in overhead contact lines to provide reliable services over their target life span. BS EN 50345 outlines the characteristics of insulating synthetic rope assemblies and applies to electric traction overhead contact lines for railways, light railways, tramways, trolleybuses, and other systems. They are generally used in the following application fields:

Delta suspension of contact wires Catenary cable Mid-point anchors Tie Dropper Heads pan Noise and vibration damper Bridle- and pulley suspensions Cantilevers made of glass reinforced polymer (GRP)

BS EN 50345 establishes the product characteristics, the test methods, and checking procedures to be used with the insulating synthetic ropes, together with the ordering and delivery requirements. The object of BS EN 50345 is to stipulate the provisions for the design and allow the provisions of the service indicated by the supplier to the purchaser or informed buyer.