Panduit - Rail Cable & Wire Management

By Chris Dodds on 30th June, 2014

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Panduit Cable & Wire Management For The Global Rail Industry

Who Are Panduit?

T&D, a specialist distributor for Panduit, thank Sarah Juley (Panduit Social Media Manager) for contributing this Guest Blog to our website.

Panduit has been providing innovative electrical cable and wire solutions to customers for over 50 years. Today Panduit are a trusted global advisor with a proven reputation for quality, innovation and technology leadership.

Since their first product launch in 1955, the Panduit wiring duct, they have developed and launched thousands of cable and wire products for customers with a variety of  electrical and network infrastructure issues. Panduit are constantly delivering innovative and comprehensive solutions, helping customers meet both their financial and operational needs.

T&D distribute Panduit Cable Accessories which are designed to speed installation and lower installed costs for routing and managing low and high voltage cables on rail infrastructure and maintenance projects.

• Bundle - Cable Ties
• Route & Protect - Cable Duct
• Terminate - Cable Connectors
• Identify - Cable Markers
• Protect - Lock Out, Tag Out

Solutions For The Rail Industry

Within the rail industry, there are numerous challenges when it comes to wire management. Not only are manufacturers looking to reduce overall costs, they are also concerned with industry standards, reducing weight of the trains, as well as product availability. Panduit has a complete wire management solution including cable ties, cable accessories, wiring duct, power connectors, terminals, tools, and abrasion protection in order to simplify wire management for rail manufacturers. Many of Panduit's products meet a variety of industry standards including: 

 

 

Panduit are happy to work closely with rail engineers early on in the design cycle in order to provide a solution that is tailored to their needs. Panduit's extensive global footprint, supported by a world-class distribution channel, guarantees that both domestic and international customers can design in one location and manufacture anywhere in the world.

Why Is Wire Management So Important For The Rail Industry.

Rail transport is a key cog in any countries transportation infrastructure. Connecting people, businesses and industries alike, railways are vital to the global economy. The UK National Rail network, known as Network Rail,  is the 18th largest in the world and in the year 2011 - 2012 alone there were over 1.4 billion journeys undertaken. Excluding London Underground stations, there are 2,516 passenger stations on the UK Rail network.

In addition to the protection of human and animal life that may come into contact with electrified cables, Panduit wire management protects against the theft, damage and general degradation of the many cable and wires that are laid. Without adequate protection, cables and wires can be stolen, causing not only lengthy delays to rail services but also high costs to the taxpayer as the UK government supports the rail industry by Department for Transport (DfT) support grants paid to Network Rail and Train Operating Companies, and PTE Special Grants. Rail freight grants are also paid by Government to encourage the movement of freight by rail. 

 

The National Rail network in the UK is around 9,700 miles long, of which, over 3,200 miles is electrified. This results in thousands of miles of cables and wires, all of which needs containment and management. In addition the obvious safety issues surrounding electrified cables, there are a number of standards that must be met in order to satisfy the regulations that govern the rail industry. 

As Panduit's products meet these standards, they are a great choice when it comes to wire and cable management. Panduit offer a full range of products to suit all industry needs. 

T&D are Link-up Registered and Approved Vendors to Network Rail and TfL London Underground (LU).

Video: How to Use the Panduit CT-1550 (Cable Crimping Tools)

Panduit Rail Cable Ties

Category:  Rail

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