RAILADVANTAGE

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ENGINEERING ADVANTAGE

Creating advantage for our rail customers Norgren has a proven track record in creating competitive advantage for customers in the rail industry. We work harder to understand our rail customers business and technical needs to give them smarter engineering solutions. Anticipating the future As world trafc volumes are increasing rapidly, our future has become uncertain without huge investments in rail-based transportation. This is why Norgren is prepared for short, medium and long-term expansion of the global rail industry and anticipates a growing need for innovative rail engineering. Engineering solutions We apply our dedicated rail knowledge and expertise to develop better solutions. We do this by listening to our customers and working together closely with them to provide engineering solutions with added value. Reliability, safety and protable life cycle costs With more than 25 years of rail industry experience, we fully understand our customers needs. Our comprehensive range of high quality, standard products, combined into customised solutions, are focused on reliability, safety and protable life cycle costs for our customers within the metro, intercity, freight and permanent way rail industries.

Norbert Giesen Phil Keating

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We call it ENGINEERING ADVANTAGE Our work with many leading global companies in the rail sector and related industries means that we are able to speak our customers language, and can bring specialised experience and knowledge to bear on new challenges and applications. Whatever the application, Norgren is committed to helping customers achieve better results by developing differentiated and customised solutions that meet their needs exactly. Global strength Norgren is present in 75 countries employing more than 6,000 people worldwide. With technical teams based in Europe, Asia and the Americas we have the ability to harness our global resources to match our customers operations in order to cope successfully with the most demanding of international projects. and nancial stability We are part of the major international engineering group IMI (turnover in 2005: USD 2.8bn). IMI is a dynamic worldwide company delivering innovative solutions to leading global customers in the uid control and retail dispense markets.

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MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE FOR OUR CUSTOMERS

It has become clear that high-speed railway systems are the most intelligent, environmentally friendly and cost-effective ways of moving people between urban populations. That is why Norgren has an experienced team of rail engineers ready to make a real difference for customers around the globe. Toilet ushing systems Norgren develops innovative, modular vacuum ushed toilet systems. Easily connected, environmentally friendly and using minimal water when ushing. This enables our customers to market a more cost-effective product with improved performance.

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Door step cylinders Norgren provides door step actuation systems for some of the worlds leading companies. Providing many bespoke solutions based on sliding and swinging actuation; solutions developed by Norgren are of the highest quality to ensure complete reliability, robustness and safety. Uncoupling cylinders Norgrens new uncoupling systems improve the performance of the trains uncoupling cylinder signicantly. Having been awarded full certication by train operators this reects the condence these safety conscious companies have in Norgren. Internal door control systems Norgren develops engineered solutions for new and existing train carriages. From fresh new concepts to doors required to reliably t into the same space as the previous design, Norgren consistently delivers the perfect package. With strong after-sales support and replacement parts readily available, Norgren is an ideal partner.

Pantograph control systems Norgren designs, manufactures and delivers pneumatic systems that attach to the pantograph and retract it from making contact with the overhead power cables when required. Norgrens solutions enable the pantograph to be withdrawn from the overhead power cables quickly and reliably. Norgrens solutions are small enough to t within the existing footprint of the pantograph giving customers a cost-effective design. Braking systems For 18 years, leading rail industry companies have been choosing Norgrens braking systems. Norgren is recognised for its high performance solenoid valves for brake actuation, pressure monitoring components and special manifold assemblies. Norgren provides systems that have been engineered to conform to the highest quality and safety requirements, adding real value for our customers.

Martin King

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WORKING HARDER FOR OUR METRO AND INTER-CITY CUSTOMERS

Global urbanisation has accelerated to a point where the most important challenge facing metro suppliers and city planners is how to increase mass transport capacities. Faced with this reality Norgren is dedicated to working harder to create innovative solutions with real added value in terms of speed, efciency and comfort to the worlds most ambitious companies. Door systems Norgren is the worlds largest supplier of interior door systems, offering a wide range of solutions to meet a variety of customer needs and carriage specications. All Norgrens door systems easily surpass the 30 minute re barrier requirement, and do not allow passenger entrapment. They are reliable, safe and competitive, using a range of proven Norgren pneumatic products that are easy to maintain and replace. Door control valve assemblies Norgren provides modular valve systems for global train door manufacturers. Our solutions are modular in design in order to ensure that the replacement of existing systems is swift. Norgren continues to engineer solutions that meet design requirements thus ensuring quick installation and reduction in downtime.

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VEHICLE FILTRATION EQUIPMENT -CREATING RELIABLE AND SAFE AIR SYSTEMS

Global rail vehicle owners and operators demand continuous improvement in the reliability and safety throughout the operational life of their trains. Critical to performance are vehicle air systems that can be affected by poor quality air. Norgren has developed dedicated ltration solutions to meet and exceed customers varying expectations and requirements for reliability and safety. Critical vehicle air systems Control valves employed in brakes and door systems, couplers, suspension or auxiliary systems are susceptible to poor air quality, with contamination by oil, water or particulate. This may lead to improper actuation or even failure to operate. Their incorrect actuation may result in brakes not being fully or correctly applied whilst the vehicle is in motion. It may also lead to incorrect coupling, an uncomfortable journey for passengers and complete vehicle failure. Any of these undesirable actions can have great nancial implications for operators, dissatisfaction for customers and major safety concerns for both. Air ltration equipment Norgren is one of the largest suppliers of rail vehicle ltration equipment in the world. This helps to overcome the demanding requirements of continued safety and operating reliability. Critical systems where control valves are employed can have ltration systems congured to meet the increasing operational problems experienced with the air supply as vehicles age. Where more extreme conditions exist, standard equipment can be customised by design modications to exactly match the given ow, pressure and temperature demands. In this way, ltration systems can be provided that are not only t for function but reliable, robust and designed with minimum pressure drop thus achieving energy efciency as well as optimised running costs and compressor loading.

Dedicated ltration solutions Norgren can draw upon its experience in diverse industries to produce air ltration systems. Air can be conditioned to meet each applications requirement across all of the different elements of a complete system. Norgren air ltration systems deliver air quality thus allowing equipment in critical areas of rail vehicles to operate reliably throughout their working lives. Manufacturing many on board ancillary systems and components gives Norgren an unrivalled understanding of their needs and limitations regarding air quality. Norgren has the ability to match the ltration system with the needs of the valves and cylinders. If parts of the system prove particularly difcult to protect with correct ltration, the wide Norgren range of valves and cylinders can often be relied upon to overcome these difculties. Engineering solutions Norgrens engineers develop complete product packages including modular 3-stage 68 series lter assemblies with special membrane dryers, heavy duty check valves, brass Y-strainers, Buschjost diaphragm and Webber solenoid valves and drains to meet special voltage requirements. Norgren continues to exceed expectations by offering fully customised solutions.

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CREATING UNRIVALLED ADDED VALUE FOR OUR FREIGHT CUSTOMERS

Moving goods by rail has become more protable thanks to technological advances, market restructuring and more competitive regulatory frameworks. Norgrens engineers have extensive experience in creating products and services for freight customers that are unrivalled in reliability, safety and life-cycle competitiveness. Iron ore wagon door operation systems The requirements of iron ore freight wagon builders demand door operation systems that are tough and long lasting. A maximum product discharge from the wagons as quickly as possible combined with minimal product hang-up is critical. Faced with these challenges, Norgrens design team engineer solutions which include specially fabricated steel rear mounting on a 980 cylinder and a special valve system allowing door operation from either side of the wagon using just one spring return valve. Solutions provided by Norgren exceed expectations by enabling a 99.9% product discharge from the wagon in less than six seconds. State of the art grain wagons Norgren supports the development of innovative grain wagons through close partnership and full understanding of the demanding applications. Having been awarded sole pneumatic supplier status with several customers clearly demonstrates Norgrens determination to engineer a real competitive advantage for our customers. This provides real cost savings on maintenance and reliability over the entire life of the wagons.

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ON TRACK TO SUPPORT OUR PERMANENT WAY CUSTOMERS

A healthy permanent way is the basis of a safe and predictable rail transportation system. This makes a rst class design and the innovative engineering of long lasting solutions critically important. Norgrens engineering teams are ready for this challenge. Norgren provides solutions that are reliable, can resist a harsh environment over time and improve our customers competitiveness. Retarder cylinders Norgrens engineers work closely together with a specialist seal manufacturer to develop a seal resistant to any build up of ice on the piston rod as well as protracted acid rain. Retarder cylinders provided by Norgren prove to be effective and durable.

Pneumatic points motor controls Norgren provides innovative pneumatic control solutions for track and point systems. Our solutions exceed expectations by providing compact designs based on ISO Star valves, Webber valves, pressure switches, associated isolation valves and Pneut ttings. Custom solutions, close customer partnerships and Norgren technical engineering excellence delivers world leading designs.

Tom Ayres

Mick Todd

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COMPREHENSIVE RANGE
Norgren has a wide range of standard products that our global design teams integrate with 25 years Rail experience and real understanding of our customers needs. This provides the optimum engineering solution focused on safety, reliability and life-cycle costs.

Actuators Norgren offers an extensive range of actuators including custom door actuators, ISO/VDMA, rodless, heavy-duty and roundline cylinders.

Valves Increased installation efciency, durability, competitive pricing and aesthetic appearance: Our high ows coupled with compact, robust designs provide a good range of mounting and electrical connector options.

Climate control Norgrens extensive range of solenoid valves including direct & indirect acting as well as 3/2, 4/2, 5/2 & 5/3 congurations.

Pressure switches Norgren offers a comprehensive range of pressure switches for pneumatic, hydraulic and uid applications: Suitable for applications such as monitoring of braking system pressure.

Airline equipment Norgrens range of airline equipment provides high ow combined with minimum pressure losses. This delivers the accuracy you have come to expect from Norgren. Norgren air preparation products are backed by a 2-year unconditional warranty.

Fittings Connection types include Push-in, Composite, Compression, BSP Pipe and Hose Fittings.

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SELECTED NORGREN PRODUCTS

Customised door actuator systems Customisable length, compact design, integrated valves and electronic circuitry: Quiet, smooth actuation and low maintenance.

PROVEN, RELIABLE AND DURABLE

ISO/VDMA Cylinders Single/double acting, 32 to 125 mm. Conforms to ISO 6431, VDMA 24562, NFE 49-003-1. Prole barrel with concealed tie rods, high performance, stability, and reliability.

Heavy duty cylinders Large range of bore sizes - ideal for a wide variety of applications. Long established design, proven ruggedness and reliability and an extensive choice of mountings.

Manifold & Sub-base valves Solenoid & pilot actuated spool valves w/Sub-base. 5/2 & 5/3, ISO #1 to ISO #3. Specially coated glandless spool and sleeve for long trouble-free life and guaranteed switching.

Manually/Mechanically actuated spool valves Manually & mechanically actuated spool valves. In-line 3/2, 5/2 & 5/3, G1/8, G1/4.

Heavy duty non-return valves S/520, C/520 Series: Permit free ow of air in one direction only. Simple, reliable design. High operating pressure. Y Strainers: Protect equipment against clogging and breakdown. Improve operational reliability.

Indirect solenoid actuated valves High ow rate. Damped operation, clear compact design and solenoid interchangeable without tools (Click-on). In accordance with DIN EN 60730-2-8.

Angle seat valves Visual position indicator as standard. Damped closing (valve closes against ow direction), suitable for contaminated ow uids.

Pneumatic pressure switches -1 TO 30 Bar. Gold-plated contacts, vibration resistant to 15g. Microswitch approved by UL and CSA. Safe operation with direct interface to Excelon air line units. Conforms to ATEX.

Olympian modular ltration system Effective liquid removal and positive solid particle ltration. Large lter element area provides minimum pressure drop. Oil and dirt contamination in outlet air within ISO 8573-1: Quality Class 1.7.2

Metric ttings For use in areas of vibration, Pre-assembled units with no assembly tools or heat required. Can be remade and thinner tube can be used. Will cope with some tube misalignment.

Push-in ttings Compact units featuring retained collets and positive tube anchorage. For simple assembly of pneumatic circuits: Wide range of types available corrosion resistant.

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