Enabling sustainable transport and operations

Engineered to go the distance

Sustainable transportation connects people, transports billions of goods every day, and supports economies and a cleaner environment. Vehicles, railways and equipment are often in service for long hours in demanding conditions, straining electrical wiring and exposing it to vibration, corrosion and other elements.

An EV’s wiring is its heartbeat, and why our designs electrical solutions to integrate easily and manage and protect the complex cables and conduit that help power EVs, trains and trams, buses and trucks, as well as communications systems and other critical equipment.

Properly rated and reliable wire and cable protection is essential to maximize system efficiency and uptime, safety and lifespan. ABB is helping drive performance, productivity and reliability of EVs, emergency vehicles, public transportation, heavy-duty EVs, and rail and rolling stock with a broad range of?electrical solutions tested to the highest international standards and to meet and exceed application requirements.

Engineered to go the distance, ABB ensures solutions can withstand strain, stress, hotter running temperatures and harsh operating environments. Without specially designed wire management and protection, electrical systems that energize our transportation networks can be vulnerable to increased downtime and more recurrent and costly repairs or replacement.

As more applications integrate cable and conduit technology, data systems, sensors, and compact and complex wiring, ABB is helping to keep the world moving with sustainable approaches that enable customers to use energy effectively – creating a low carbon transportation industry that operates with maximum efficiency, reliability and safety.

Rail is both the lowest emitting mode of transport and the most electrified. Helping railways deliver on the needs of today and helping drive the future of mobility, ABB showcased advanced solutions for enhanced safety last week/recently at InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin including:

The PMA TRUST? modular support system for conduits and cables from ABB Installation Products introduced the PMA TRUST BGPMB moveable insert and BGPMF filler caps to secure different combinations of various sized conduits and cables in one element. Alstom Spain uses ABB’s PMA TRUST system for safe and reliable fixation on the roof of its trams. Stadler Rail Germany has been using ABB’s PMA? cable protection solutions for over 20 years.

Bernmobil Switzerland carries over 100 million passengers annually and uses ABB’s Ty-Rap? cable ties to securely fasten cables and corrugated conduits. Ty-Rap? cable ties for the rail industry are specially developed wire management solutions that offer UV protection for outdoor use and are flame retardant for areas with special fire protection requirements such as passenger carriages.

Furse? earthing & lightning protection for rail infrastructure protects against lightning risk and electrical surges on railways, city metro & light rail systems, airports and terminal expansions, subsea tunnels and other areas of operations.

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