C atenary C omponents F or L ocal Transport Systems

RIBE – a family business where tradition

®

meets entrepreneurship and innovation

Johannes Wilhelm Hofmann founded network taken into service up to the end
his “Fabrik elektrischer Apparate” in of 1991.
Kötschenbroda (now Radebeul) near
Major changes have taken place in the
Dresden on 2 December 1902, which
field of local transport catenary sys-
means it is the oldest manufacturer
tems over the past years due to the use
of electrical fittings in the world. The
of corrosion-resistant materials and
company was involved from the start
changes in design principles.
in manufacturing products for connec-
ting all kinds of electrical wires, with the In order to meet these new requirements
aim of positioning itself as a full-range and offer our customers modern electri-
supplier with a comprehensive depth of cal fittings specifically designed for local
manufacturing and technology at a very transport systems, we have cooperated
early stage. with AEG to develop a range of electrical
fittings that can provide all the neces-
RIBE® as legal successor took over all
sary subassemblies for a local transport
the patents and the technical know-
line from a small number of corrosion-
how and developed the business unit to
resistant components.
its present level of international impor-
tance as Richard Bergner Elektroarma- This has been achieved by a modular
turen GmbH & Co. KG. design of the range of electrical fittings
and subassemblies based on the follow-
The RIBE® Group is one of today’s lea-
ing principles:
ding international suppliers of electrical
fittings, mechanical fasteners and tech- • Installation of tensioned contact
nical springs. It employs a workforce wires with bridle-type suspension
of about 1,500 at nine locations and • Use of GRP steady arms and curve
achieves a total sales volume of over pull-offs
130 million euros. • Creation of cross-span equipment
with Minoroc ropes (all-insulated)
Since 1949, electrical fittings have been
or metal ropes with double or triple
supplied for
insulation
• local transport systems
• Use of GRP rods or tubes with a dia-
(tram, trolleybus)
meter of 55 or 70 mm for cantile-
• industrial and mining railways and
vers
• standard-gage railways
• Use of only one type of clamp for
(Deutsche Reichsbahn).
both diameters of the GRP rod or
Since then, RIBE® has produced a full tube
range of electrical fittings for a wide • Fixing to the pole with pole cable
variety of catenary systems. loops, with swivel brackets and hing-
These have been supplied for many large es for cantilevers and stainless steel
projects, such as the electrification of punch-lock band or wall fixing.
3,800 km for the Deutsche Reichsbahn

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Design of subassemblies
Cross-span equipment

All cross-span equipment can be

designed as plain, stitch suspension,
double stitch suspension or as a hori-
zontal catenary contact line of Minoroc
rope without insulators or with double-
or triple-insulated metal ropes. The ini-
tial insulation is the bridle-and-pulley
suspension or an insulated line hanger.

Figure 1 Cross-span equipment, stitch

suspension, with various components 030 039
and insulation 041
030 T/NTC 1
all-insulated, Minoroc rope
031 Cu-T/NTC 1
double-insulated, rope 50
032 Cu-T/NTC 1
triple-insulated, rope 50
033 Cu-T/NTC 1
double-insulated, rope 35
034 Cu-T/NTC 1
triple-insulated, rope 35 031
033
035 A2-T/NTC 1 035
double-insulated, rope 50 037
036 A2-T/NTC 1
triple-insulated, rope 50 040
037 A2-T/NTC 1 042
double-insulated, rope 35
038 A2-T/NTC 1
triple-insulated, rope 35
039 Wedge-type dead end clamp
double-insulated, rope 50
040 Wedge-type dead end clamp
triple-insulated, rope 50
041 Wedge-type dead end clamp
double-insulated, rope 35
042 Wedge-type dead end clamp 032
triple-insulated, rope 35 034
036
1 T/NTC = Thimble and Notch Type Connector 038

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 Support points for trolley-type
contact lines

The bridle-and-pulley suspension with

Minoroc rope and lengths of 2.0 … 5.0 m
is the most important support point
variant used for the tensioned trolley-
type contact line at both the cantilever
and the cross-span equipment.
Depending on the requirement, this sus-
pension variant can be combined with a
140 GRP steady arm.

141

142
Figure 2 Bridle-and-pulley suspensions for
cantilever and cross-span equipment
GRP steady arm on the cross-span
wire
140 Bridle-and-pulley suspension
for cantilever support
141 Bridle-and-pulley suspension
for cross-span equipment
142 Steady arm for bridle-and-
143 pulley suspension in cross-
span equipment
143 Insulated line hanger
FSMFL = 2.5 kN

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Curve pull-offs

Curve pull-offs are provided with GRP steady arms with

lengths of 600 … 1,200 mm. The GRP rods have a diameter
of 26 mm. A wide range of variants to meet all requirements
can also be made here using only a few components. Double 200
210
curve pull-offs are used for forces larger than 2.5 kN. These
are also made with GRP steady arms, whose hooks are angled
at 90° to the clamp holders. The curve pull-offs can be used
201
for 2 contact wires similar to these solutions. 211

202
Figure 3 Single and double curve pull-offs for 1 contact wire 212

200 Cu-T/NTC 2
single, all-insulated, Minoroc rope
201 Bz 35 II, Cu-T/NTC 2 205
single, double-insulated 213
202 Bz 35 II, Cu-T/NTC 2
single, triple-insulated
203 Bz 35 II, wedge-type dead end clamp
single, double-insulated 206
204 Bz 35 II, wedge-type dead end clamp 214
single, triple-insulated
205 Cu-T/NTC 2
double, all-insulated, Minoroc rope
207
206 Bz 35 II, Cu-T/NTC 2
215
double, double-insulated
207 Bz 35 II, Cu-T/NTC 2
double, triple-insulated
203
208 Bz 35 II, wedge-type dead end clamp
double, double-insulated
209 Bz 35 II, wedge-type dead end clamp
double, triple-insulated
210 A2-T/NTC 2 204
single, all-insulated, Minoroc rope
211 Bz 35 II, A2-T/NTC 2
single, double-insulated
212 Bz 35 II, A2-T/NTC 2
single, triple-insulated 208

213 A2-T/NTC 2
double, all-insulated, Minoroc rope
214 Bz 35 II, A2-T/NTC 2
double, double-insulated
209
215 Bz 35 II, A2-T/NTC 2
double, triple-insulated
2 T/NTC = Thimble and Notch Type Connector

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 GRP cantilever support for
punch-lock band fixing

All the cantilever variants shown,

which consist of one or two GRP rods
with a diameter of 55 … 70 mm, can be
made from as few as 20 different parts.
This small number of parts is achieved
by the use of clamps that can be used
almost unchanged for both GRP rod
diameters and for the different num-
bers of rods.

All parts are also used on cantilevers

for overhead contact lines. The canti-
levers can be completed with various
attachments like pull-off fittings with 160
steady arm and/or bridle-and-pulley
suspensions.

Figure 4 GRP cantilever supports and associ-

ated tensions
161
150 GRP cantilever support
single-tracked, tube 55
151 GRP cantilever support
single-tracked, tube 70
152 GRP cantilever support
double-tracked, tube 55
153 GRP cantilever support
double-tracked, tube 70
154 GRP cantilever support
double-tracked, 2 tubes 55
155 GRP cantilever support
double-tracked, 2 tubes 70
160 Tension for cantilever 162
support
single tension, Minoroc rope
161 Tension for cantilever
support
double tension, Minoroc rope
162 Tension for cantilever
support
163
single tension, rope Bz 35 II
163 Tension for cantilever
support
double tension, rope Bz 35 II

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150
151

152
153

154
155

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 GRP cantilevers for
overhead contact lines

With the exception of the catenary wire

support clamp, which is available in
variants for one or two GRP rods/tubes
with a diameter of 55 mm or 70 mm and
one or two messenger wires with cross-
sections of 50 and 70 mm² and 95 … 150
mm², the GRP cantilevers for overhead
contact lines are produced from the
same components as the GRP cantilever
supports. They can also be equipped
with diagonal tubes if necessary.

The modular design enables more than

70 different variants of cantilevers to be
produced with the necessary 24 compo- 290

nents. As the connecting dimensions of

all parts comply with DIN standards, the
variants can also be combined with
existing parts. They can naturally be
assembled as all-insulated with Minoroc
rope and with metal ropes and insula-
tors.
291
A special advantage is that the catenary
wire support clamp can be slid along the
GRP rod/tube.

292

Figure 5 Peak bracings for GRP cantilevers for

overhead contact lines
290 Peak bracing
All-insulated with Minoroc rope
291 Peak bracing
Double-insulated, rope Bz 35 II
292 Peak bracing
All-insulated with GRP rod

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250 - 257

270 - 277

260 - 267 280 - 287

Figure 6 GRP cantilevers for overhead contact lines with and without registration tube

250 - 257 Without registration tube 270 - 277 With registration tube
for 1 tube Ø 55 or Ø 70 for 1 tube Ø 55 or Ø 70
messenger wire 50 mm² to 150 mm² messenger wire 50 mm² to 150 mm²
260 - 267 Without registration tube 280 - 287 With registration tube
for 2 tubes Ø 55 or Ø 70 for 2 tubes Ø 55 or Ø 70
messenger wire 50 mm² to 150 mm² messenger wire 50 mm² to 150 mm²

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 Overview of components

Pull-off arm
Order no. 511 912 1.201
Application: Pull-off arm for bridle-and-pulley suspension with
M 16 contact wire clamp
Technical
parameters: Material: copper alloy
FSMDL = 3.5 kN

Pulley
Order no. 511.941.1
Application: Pulley for bridle-and-pulley suspension and messenger
wire up to Ø 9 mm
Technical
parameters: Material: copper alloy
Pulley polyamide
FSMDL = 3.0 kN

Suspension clamp
Order no. 533.113.1
Application: Suspension for bridle-and-pulley suspension on cross-
span equipment,
fixing dropper on head-span wire
Technical
parameters: Material: copper alloy
Clip bolt A2
FSMDL = 1.5 kN for rope up to 50 mm²

Ring clamp
Order no. 534.119.1
Application: Fixing of curve pull-offs or GRP steady arms on cross-
span wire
Technical
parameters: Material: copper alloy
Pull-off force: FSMFL = 5 kN for rope 35 mm² … 70 mm²

Triangle double clip 13 Cu

Order no. 537.421.2
Application: All-purpose bracing element
Technical
parameters: Material: Cu
Strap distance: 18.5 mm
FSMDL = 10 kN

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GRP steady arm, regular
Order no. 525.212.1
Application: GRP steady arm for cantilevers and curve pull-offs
Technical
parameters: Material: connecting fittings copper alloy
Length: 0.6 … 1.2 m
FSMDL = 2.5 kN
Suitable for U = 1.5 kV DC for a length ≥ 0.6 m

GRP steady arm, angled 180°

Order no. 525.211.1
Application: GRP steady arm for fixing to cross-span equipment
and cantilever
Technical
parameters: Material: connecting fittings copper alloy
Length: 0.6 … 1.2 m
FSMDL = 2.5 kN
Suitable for U = 1.5 kV DC for a length ≥ 0.6 m

GRP steady arm, angled 90° right or left

Order no. 525.213.1 (angled right)
Order no. 525.214.1 (angled left)
Application: GRP steady arm for double curve pull-off
Technical
parameters: Material: connecting fittings copper alloy
Length: 0.6 … 1.2 m
FSMDL = 2.5 kN
Suitable for U = 1.5 kV DC for a length ≥ 0.6 m

Swivel bracket and hinge for cantilever

Order no. 529.218.1
Application: Swivel bracket and hinge for cantilever for taut-
band fixing to round or hexagonal/octagonal pole
Technical
parameters: Material: copper alloy
FSMDL = 16 kN
Max. width of punch-lock band: 25 mm

Tube end fitting with eye

Order no. 521.151.1
Application: Connecting piece for GRP rod/tube with Ø 55 or 70 mm
Technical
parameters: Material: copper alloy
FSMDL = 5 kN
referred to the start of slipping of a GRP rod
with d = 55 mm

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 Tube end fitting with eye for two tubes
Order no. 521.152.1
Application: Connecting piece for 2 GRP rods/tubes
with Ø 55 or 70 mm
Technical
parameters: Material: copper alloy
FSMDL = 5 kN
referred to the start of slipping of a GRP rod
with d = 55 mm

Hook clip
Order no. 523.350.1
Application: Connecting piece for bridle-and-pulley suspension
or fixing rope to GRP rod/tube with Ø 55 or 70 mm
Technical
parameters: Material: copper alloy
FSMDL = 2.5 kN
Suitable for thimbles up to a rating of 50

Twin-tube hook clip

Order no. 523.351.1
Application: Clamp for bridle-and-pulley suspension or fixing
rope for 2 GRP rods/tubes with Ø 55 or 70 mm
Technical
parameters: Material: copper alloy
FSMDL = 2.5 kN
Suitable for thimbles up to a rating of 50

Clamp strap with clevis

Order no. 523.151.1
Application: Clamp for fastening registration tube and diagonal
tube and for fixing all other ropes
Technical
parameters: Material: copper alloy
FSMDL = 2.5 kN

Twin-tube clevis clip

Order no. 523.152.1
Application: Clamp for fastening registration tube and diagonal
tube and for fixing all other ropes,
for 2 GRP rods/tubes with Ø 55 or 70 mm
Technical
parameters: Material: copper alloy
FSMDL = 2.5 kN

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Twin-tube clip
Order no. 523.851.1
Application: Clamp for connecting two GRP rods/tubes
with Ø 55 or 70 mm
Technical
parameters: Material: copper alloy

Pull-off fitting
Order no. 523.451.1
Application: Suspension for steady arm on cantilever tube
with Ø 55 or 70 mm
Technical
parameters: Material: copper alloy
FSMDL = 5 kN

Twin-tube pull-off fitting

Order no. 523.452.1
Application: Suspension for steady arm on cantilever tube
with Ø 55 or 70 mm, for 2 GRP rods/tubes
Technical
parameters: Material: copper alloy
FSMDL = 5 kN

GRP rod
Order no. 525 211 1.203
Application: GRP rod for steady arm and section
insulator suspension
Technical
parameters: Material: GRP, UV-resistant
Color: RAL 7035, Ø d = 26 mm
Length: up to 6 m
FSMDL = 59 kN

Loop insulator
Order no. 583.902.1
Application: All-purpose insulating element for tension
Technical
parameters: Material: connecting fittings copper alloy
Insulation GRP, UV-resistant
FSMDL = 20 kN
Suitable for 1.5 kV DC and 1 kV AC

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 Catenary wire support clamp 50/70
Order no. 521.153.1
Application: Catenary wire support clamp for cantilever
with 1 GRP rod/tube with Ø 55 or 70 mm
Technical
parameters: Material: copper alloy
for messenger wire 50 mm² and 70 mm²
FSMDL = 6 kN

Catenary wire support clamp 50/70 for two tubes

Order no. 521.154.1
Application: Catenary wire support clamp
with 2 GRP rods/tubes with Ø 55 or 70 mm
Technical
parameters: Material: copper alloy
for messenger wire 50 mm² and 70 mm²
FSMDL = 6 kN

Catenary wire support clamp 95-150

Order no. 523.155.1
Application: Catenary wire support clamp for cantilever
with 1 rod/tube with Ø 55 or 70 mm
Technical
parameters: Material: copper alloy
for messenger wire 95 mm² to 150 mm²
FSMDL = 6 kN

Catenary wire support clamp 95-150 for two tubes

Order no. 523.156.1
Application: Catenary wire support clamp for cantilever
with 2 GRP rods/tubes with Ø 55 or 70 mm
Technical
parameters: Material: copper alloy
for messenger wire 95 mm² to 150 mm²
FSMDL = 6 kN

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Section insulator

A section insulator for the wide range of

local transport applications has been
Ø 14 Ø 13
developed from previous models and is
available in two variants with different
sizes and versions and a variety of sus-
pension options to meet all require- L1
ments. The outstanding features of this
insulator are its simple adjustment, easy
installation and long life.
L2

L3

Figure 7 Section insulator with insulating skid

Mass L1 L2 L3
Type description Type
(kg) (mm) (mm) (mm)

Suspension on insulating straps a 7.20 1030 700 500

with

with one insulating traverse b 7.55 1030 700 500

Neutral section zone

with two insulating traverses c 7.90 1030 700 500

Suspension on dead end clamps d 6.20 680 350 150
without

with one insulating traverse e 6.55 680 350 150

with two insulating traverses f 6.90 680 350 150

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 Figure 8 Section insulator
with Cu sliding
skids, with basic
and improved
Ø 14 Ø 13
insulation

254
L2
700
L1

Mass L1 L2
Type description Type
(kg) (mm) (mm)

with basic insulation and short Cu sliding skids a 13.00 1300 500
with improved insulation and short Cu sliding skids b 13.60 1300 500
with basic insulation and long Cu sliding skids c 13.85 1500 500
with improved insulation and long Cu sliding skids d 14.45 1500 500

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Figure 9
Section insulator with
insulating skid
Type c
The arcing horns, the insulating skid of
high-strength plastic material moved by
the pantograph, the copper skids and
the suspensions can be aligned and
adjusted separately, which means the
section insulator can be very easily
adapted to different installation require-
ments. All parts are fitted with self-
locking nuts.

Figure 10
Section insulator with
Cu sliding skids
Type d
The section insulator is particularly easy
to install, as it can be placed ready for
use on the uncut contact wire and fixed.
The contact wire of the insulation dis-
tance is then cut out between the fixing
clamps. The tensile force is borne by the
two plastic insulating straps.
The copper skids can also be connected
to a voltage on one side or used as a
switching element.

The section insulators can also be supplied in different sizes on request.

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 Selection of complete components
and component assemblies

The figures below show various sub-

assemblies and component combina-
tions and the variety of solutions pos-
sible with the small number of compo-
nents.
Our component range opens up new
and broad horizons for the construction
of local transport catenary systems.

Figure 11 Pole cable loop

Rope Bz 35 or Bz 50
Bridle-and-pulley suspen-
Figure 12
sion with Minoroc rope
Ø 9 mm
Figure 13 GRP steady arm
angled 180°, with ring clamp

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Figure 14 Curve pull-off
double, on cantilever, for 1 contact wire

Figure 15 Swivel bracket and hinge for cantilever

with tube end fitting

Figure 16 Double clevis clip

Combination of clamp strap with

Figure 17
clevis and hook clip

Combination of tube end fitting with

Figure 18
eye and hook clip

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