The Railway Locomotive Cable Dynamic Cut-through Tester is designed to evaluate the insulation strength and mechanical durability of cables used in locomotives and rail vehicles. It is an essential testing instrument for manufacturers of locomotive cables to ensure compliance with industry standards and safety requirements.
Application
(1) Testing the insulation strength of locomotive and rail vehicle cables.
(2) Evaluation of dynamic puncture resistance under controlled conditions.
(3) Quality assurance during production of railway electrical cables.
(4) R&D for new cable insulation materials and designs.
(5) Compliance testing for EN50305 and EN50306:2002 standards.
Standards
(1) EN 50305 – Railway applications: testing of cable insulation under puncture conditions.
(2) EN 50306:2002 – Railway applications: requirements for cable insulation mechanical performance.
Parameters
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Applied Force Range | 0–200 N |
| Force Display | LCD digital display or computer software, units switchable (N, Kg, lb) |
| Actuation Speed | 1 N/s |
| Number of Specimens | 4 |
| Steel Rod Diameter | 0.45 mm |
| Test Voltage | 24 V DC |
| Detection Current | 5 mA |
| Power | 200 W |
| Power Supply | 220 V AC |
| Force Control | Potentiometer adjustment or software automatic control |
| Drive System | Standard variable-speed motor / servo motor |
