ARC SUPPRESSION DEVICES

Specialized in Manufacturing the Arc dividers, Arc Chambers & Arc Chutes used in high voltage applications. Our Range of non-asbestos, high temperature composites have proven to be successful in transportation & power switch gear applications of Indian Railways.

Non-asbestos & Glass Bonded Mica Based Arc Chutes have the ability to withstand high voltage current as well as the shocks & vibrations associated with the rigors of these applications. Test Specification as per IEC 60947 parts & sub-parts, in correspondence with RDSO/LKO Specification No. MP-0.23.02.01 DEC 99 (Rev.00) &CLW/CRJ SPECN. NO:

Features:

  • Non-combustible
  • Superior Heat & Arc Resistance Characteristics
  • Excellent Mechanical Strength & Electrical Properties at elevated temperatures

Our Range of Arc Chutes/Chambers includes:

  1. Arc Chute for Motor (Line) Contactor of Conv. Electric Locomotives
  • Conv. Thermal current (Ith) :1500 A
  • Materials - Insulating parts                NON-ASBESTOS BASED

Contacts PiecesCopper& Brass.

  • Mechanical endurance:   5 million operating cycles (min.)
  • Pollution degree (IEC 60947-1) : PD4
  • Rated insulation resistance: 2k? @ 1000 VDC
  • Minimum Arc Resistance Capacity : 180 seconds   
  • Di-electric Strength: Transverse : Min. 5k Volts/mm

Surface: Min. 118 kV

  • Flammability Nature: Yes                                                      
  • Temperature range: -10.....+250°C

   

   

       2.Arc Chute for Shunting Contactor of Conv. Electric Locomotives

  • Conv. Thermal current (Ith):700 A
  • Materials - Insulating parts                  NON-ASBESTOS BASED

Contacts PiecesCopper& Brass

  • Mechanical endurance:   5 million operating cycles min.
  • Pollution degree (IEC 60947-1) : PD4
  • Rated insulation resistance: 2k? @ 1000 VDC
  • Minimum Arc Resistance Capacity : 180 seconds   
  • Di-electric Strength: Transverse: Min. 2k Volts/mm

Surface:Min. 118 kV

  • Flammability Nature: Yes                                                      
  • Temperature range: -10.....+250°C

       

       3.Arc Chute for Braking Excitation Contactor of Conv. Electric Locomotives

  • Conv. Thermal current (Ith) :1000 A
  • Materials - Insulating parts                  NON-ASBESTOS BASED

Contacts PiecesCopper& Brass

  • Mechanical endurance:   5 million operating cycles min.
  • Pollution degree (IEC 60947-1) : PD4
  • Rated insulation resistance: 2k? @ 1000 VDC
  • Minimum Arc Resistance Capacity : 180 seconds   
  • Di-electric Strength: Transverse : Min. 2k Volts/mm

Surface: Min. 118 kV

  • Flammability Nature: Yes                                                      
  • Temperature range: -10.....+250°C

          

 

        4.ArcChutefor C-118&EM Contactor of Conv. Electric Locomotives

  • Conv. Thermal current (Ith) :500 A
  • Materials - Insulating parts                  NON-ASBESTOS BASED

Contacts PiecesCopper& Brass

  • Mechanical endurance:   5 million operating cycles (min)
  • Pollution degree (IEC 60947-1): PD4
  • Rated insulation resistance: 2k? @ 1000 VDC
  • Minimum Arc Resistance Capacity: 180 seconds    
  • Di-electric Strength: Transverse: Min. 2k Volts/mm

Surface: Min. 118 kV

  • Flammability Nature: Yes                                                      
  • Temperature range: -10.....+250°C
         

   

 

 

       5.Arcing Chamber for N-32 Tap Changer of Conv. Electric Locomotives

  • Conv. Thermal current (Ith):3000 A
  • Materials - Insulating parts                  GLASS BONDED MICA BASED

Contacts PiecesCopper-ETP

  • Mechanical endurance:   5 million operating cycles min.
  • Pollution degree (IEC 60947-1) : PD4
  • Rated insulation resistance: 2k? @ 1000 VDC
  • Minimum Arc Resistance Capacity : 180 seconds   
  • Di-electric Strength: Transverse : Min. 2k Volts/mm

Surface: Min. 118 kV

  • Flammability Nature: Yes                                                      
  • Temperature range: -10.....+ 500°C

   

 

       6.Arc Chutefor Power Contactor of Diesel Locomotives (ALCO)

  • Conv. Thermal current (Ith):1200 A
  • Materials - Insulating parts                  NON-ASBESTOS BASED

Contacts PiecesCopper

  • Mechanical endurance:   5 million operating cycles min.
  • Pollution degree (IEC 60947-1) : PD4
  • Rated insulation resistance: 2k? @ 1000 VDC
  • Minimum Arc Resistance Capacity : 180 seconds   
  • Di-electric Strength: Transverse : Min. 2k Volts/mm

Surface: Min. 118 kV

  • Flammability Nature: Yes                                                      
  • Temperature range: -10.....+ 500°C

   

   

   

 

       7.Arc Chutefor Cranking Contactor of Diesel Locomotives (ALCO)

  • Conv. Thermal current (Ith):1000 A
  • Materials - Insulating parts                  NON-ASBESTOS BASED

Contacts PiecesCopper

  • Mechanical endurance:   5 million operating cycles min.
  • Pollution degree (IEC 60947-1) : PD4
  • Rated insulation resistance: 2k? @ 1000 VDC
  • Minimum Arc Resistance Capacity : 180 seconds   
  • Di-electric Strength: Transverse : Min. 2k Volts/mm

Surface: Min. 118 kV

  • Flammability Nature: Yes                                                      
  • Temperature range: -10.....+ 500°C

    

 

       8.Arc Chute for GF Contactor ofDiesel Locomotives (ALCO)

  • Conv. Thermal current (Ith):500 A
  • Materials - Insulating parts                  NON-ASBESTOS BASED

Contacts PiecesCopper

  • Mechanical endurance:   5 million operating cycles min.
  • Pollution degree (IEC 60947-1) : PD4
  • Rated insulation resistance: 2k? @ 1000 VDC
  • Minimum Arc Resistance Capacity : 180 seconds   
  • Di-electric Strength: Transverse : Min. 2k Volts/mm

Surface: Min. 118 kV

  • Flammability Nature: Yes                                                      
  • Temperature range: -10.....+ 500°C

 

    

 

       9.Arc ChuteComplete for HSCB Contactor similar to AEG Germany make for Metro Railways 

  • Conv. Thermal current (Ith):1500 A
  • Materials - Insulating parts                  NON-ASBESTOS BASED

Contacts PiecesCopper

  • Mechanical endurance:   5 million operating cycles min.
  • Pollution degree (IEC 60947-1) : PD4
  • Rated insulation resistance: 2k? @ 1000 VDC
  • Minimum Arc Resistance Capacity : 180 seconds   
  • Di-electric Strength: Transverse : Min. 2k Volts/mm

Surface: Min. 118 kV

  • Flammability Nature: Yes                                                      
  • Temperature range: -10.....+ 500°C

  

       10.Arc Chute for GFD Contactor of EMD Locomotive (HHP)

  • Conv. Thermal current (Ith) :200 A / 600 V DC
  • Materials - Insulating parts                  Thermosetting moulded Plastic

Contacts PiecesCopper

  • Mechanical endurance:   5 million operating cycles min.
  • Pollution degree (IEC 60947-1) : PD4
  • Rated insulation resistance: 2k? @ 1000 VDC
  • Minimum Arc Resistance Capacity : 180 seconds   
  • Di-electric Strength: Transverse : Min. 2k Volts/mm

Surface: Min. 118 kV

  • Flammability Nature: Yes                                                      
  • Temperature range: -10.....+250°C

 

       11.Arc Chute for DB Contactor of EMD Locomotive (HHP)

  • Conv. Thermal current (Ith) :1600 A / 1500 V DC
  • Materials - Insulating parts                  Thermosetting moulded Plastic

Contacts PiecesCopper

  • Mechanical endurance:   5 million operating cycles min.
  • Pollution degree (IEC 60947-1) : PD4
  • Rated insulation resistance: 2k? @ 1000 VDC
  • Minimum Arc Resistance Capacity : 180 seconds   
  • Di-electric Strength: Transverse : Min. 2k Volts/mm

Surface: Min. 118 kV

  • Flammability Nature: Yes                                                      
  • Temperature range: -10.....+250°C

       

   

       12.Switching Element for EMD Locomotive (HHP)

  • Conv. Thermal current (Ith) - 250 A
  • Materials - Insulating parts                  CompressionMoulded Plastic

Contacts PiecesCopper

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  • Mechanical endurance:   5 million operating cycles min.
  • Pollution degree (IEC 60947-1) : PD4
  • Rated insulation voltage UI : 1,000 V (When mounted individually, with actuator made from plastic and normal contact gap)

400 V (When mounted in series with minimum clearance 28- and 32-mm resp.)

  • Minimum Arc Resistance Capacity: 180 seconds    
  • Di-electric Strength: Transverse: Min. 2k Volts/mm

Surface: Min. 118 kV

  • Flammability Nature: Yes                                                      
  • Temperature range: -10.....+250°C

   

   

 

    

 

     13.Arc Chamber for Radiator Cooling Fan Contactor of EMD Locomotive (HHP)

  • Conv. Thermal current (Ith) :250 A
  • Materials - Insulating parts                  CompressionMoulded Plastic

Contacts PiecesCopper

  • Mechanical endurance:   5 million operating cycles min.
  • Pollution degree (IEC 60947-1) : PD4
  • Rated insulation resistance: 2k? @ 1000 VDC
  • Minimum Arc Resistance Capacity: 180 seconds    
  • Di-electric Strength: Transverse: Min. 2k Volts/mm

Surface: Min. 118 kV

  • Flammability Nature: Yes                                                      
  • Temperature range:-10.....+250°C

   

   

   

   

   

       14.Arc Chute for BPS Contactor of 3PH Electric Locomotive

  • Conv. Thermal current (Ith) :BPS 15.15c – (1500 A / 1500 V) & BPS 30.06 (3000 V / 600 A)
  • Materials - Insulating parts                  NON-ASBESTOS BASED

Contacts PiecesCopper

  • Mechanical endurance:   5 million operating cycles min.
  • Pollution degree (IEC 60947-1) : PD4
  • Rated insulation resistance: 2k? @ 1000 VDC
  • Minimum Arc Resistance Capacity : 180 seconds   
  • Di-electric Strength: Transverse : Min. 2k Volts/mm

Surface: Min. 118 kV

  • Flammability Nature: Yes                                                      
  • Temperature range: -10.....+250°C

   

   

       15.Arc Chute for HSM Contactor of 3PH Electric Locomotives

  • Conv. Thermal current (Ith) :250 A
  • Materials - Insulating parts                  NON-ASBESTOS BASED

Contacts PiecesCopper

  • Mechanical endurance:   5 million operating cycles min.
  • Pollution degree (IEC 60947-1): PD4
  • Rated insulation resistance: 2k? @ 1000 VDC
  • Minimum Arc Resistance Capacity: 180 seconds    
  • Di-electric Strength: Transverse: Min. 2k Volts/mm

Surface: Min. 118 kV

  • Flammability Nature: Yes                                                      
  • Temperature range: -10.....+250°C