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.
Who is BS EN 50345 - Insulating synthetic rope assemblies for?
BS EN 50345 on insulating synthetic rope assemblies is useful for:
- Manufacturers of Insulating synthetic rope
- Maintenance and installation staff
- Test centres
- Regulatory authorities
Why should you use BS EN 50345 - Insulating synthetic rope assemblies?
Insulating synthetic rope is an insulating rope composed of a core protected by a sheath. These insulating synthetic ropes are utilised to provide mechanical support and electrical insulation for overhead contact lines. These insulating synthetic ropes offer an alternative to the use of metallic cables associated with conventional insulators.
BS EN 50345 guideline assists you with characteristics on client requirements, electrical requirements, mechanical requirements, environmental conditions, fire hazards, tracking, and erosion for the insulating synthetic rope.
BS EN 50345 also stipulates the provisions on design, manufacture, workmanship, testing, component identification, verification of compliance, installation instructions, maintenance instructions, delivery, and packaging of insulating synthetic rope. This assists in improving the manufacturing and designing of insulating synthetic rope to enhance its efficacy and durability.
With obedience and compliance to BS EN 50345, you can standardise the performance of insulating synthetic rope assemblies for support of overhead contact lines used for electric traction. In addition, assists in providing reliable service over its target life span.
