CCD shoes

Mersen 3rd rail shoe for transit systems

Mersen offers a large range of 3rd rail shoes for electrical current collection in urban networks.

Characteristics

• Plain or impregnated carbon 3rd rail shoe welded to steel sheaths
• 3rd rail shoe with metal nose pieces
• 3rd rail shoe with carbon inserts cast intro bronze carriers
• EcoDesign 3rd rail shoe, a dismountable and recyclable system
• Lead-free carbon material (pure or impregnated with metal - copper or bronze)
• Extrusion or stamped and machined
• Welded, bonded or crimped
• Mechanically robust
• Lubricating power
• Sheaths in aluminum, copper, tinned steel or tinned copper
• End horn designs

Applications

• Subways