Cable Protection Systems for Rail
Flexicon is focused on bringing customers the latest solutions and technologies for Cable Protection
Atkore delivers a unique portfolio of integrated electrical raceway solutions that deploy, isolate and protect structures or systems electrical circuitry from source to outlet
Flexicon is focused on bringing customers the latest solutions and technologies for Cable Protection. We design, develop and manufacture our products from our headquarters in Birmingham, UK therefore you can be assured of our quality and engineering excellence
Rail - Ingress Protection
High levels of Ingress Protection is a critical requirement of installations in the Rail Industry. Whether this is from the weather in the form of rain or flooding, or from brake dust in Underground applications.
“Flooding is one of the most extreme forms of hazards for electrical systems. If product is submerged Ingress Protection becomes critical”
Applications demand “over and above” standard IP tests
Ingress protection is normally tested using EN IEC 60529, with the levels of protection given by a 2 digit code
IP68 – 1st digit – protection against solid objects and dust & 2nd digit – protection against water
IP tests to EN IEC 60529, give an indication of system performance but they are very short tests on samples that have been assembled under ideal laboratory conditions, at room temperatures and in straight lengths.
Durations and application of these tests are; • IPx4, 5 minutes light spray similar to a shower head • IPx5, 3 minutes medium spray similar to a garden hose • IPx6, 3 minutes high pressure jet similar to a fire hose IPx7, 30 minutes 1 metre immersion under water • IPx8, immersion at a pressure and time decided by the manufacturer • IPx9, 2 minutes high pressure hot water similar to a steam cleaner
Integrity • Strength • Assurance
“Flexicon Ultra™ has been tested to IP68, submerged at a depth of 1 metre for a period of 3 days at min bend radius”
Tested beyond the Standard
Flexicon is focused on bringing customers the latest solutions and technologies for Cable Protection
Atkore delivers a unique portfolio of integrated electrical raceway solutions that deploy, isolate and protect structures or systems electrical circuitry from source to outlet
Flexicon is focused on bringing customers the latest solutions and technologies for Cable Protection. We design, develop and manufacture our products from our headquarters in Birmingham, UK therefore you can be assured of our quality and engineering excellence
Rail - Ingress Protection
High levels of Ingress Protection is a critical requirement of installations in the Rail Industry. Whether this is from the weather in the form of rain or flooding, or from brake dust in Underground applications.
“Flooding is one of the most extreme forms of hazards for electrical systems. If product is submerged Ingress Protection becomes critical”
Applications demand “over and above” standard IP tests
Ingress protection is normally tested using EN IEC 60529, with the levels of protection given by a 2 digit code
IP68 – 1st digit – protection against solid objects and dust & 2nd digit – protection against water
IP tests to EN IEC 60529, give an indication of system performance but they are very short tests on samples that have been assembled under ideal laboratory conditions, at room temperatures and in straight lengths.
