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Special applications / Electrical cabinets for railway signal transmission

28 August 2024
Special applications / Electrical cabinets for railway signal transmission

A major international company operating in the rail transport sector asked us for support in replacing stations located along the railway tracks containing electrical signal transmission systems.

Before contacting IRINOX, the client was using concrete structures, but these were heavy and had to be wired on site, creating significant disruption in project management and causing slowdowns.

The pre-assembled IRINOX solution, on the other hand, provided that the cabling could be done separately and then installed on location when ready.

Specifically, a customised AISI 304L stainless steel modular cabinet was made.

Customising the cabinet

The modular cabinet used to protect and repair the railway signal transmission systems provided:

Special protections to counteract strong sun exposure
  • By means of sunshade infill panels applied to each door to allow the passage of air (with this solution it is possible to lower the temperature by 3-5 degrees). The panels have been perforated at the handles to allow easy opening and closing.
  • Custom-designed sunshade top, supplied already mounted on lifting beams fixed on the cabinet structure, which hold the structure together.
Convenient handling and access for maintenance
  • Lifting eyebolts fixed to the top to make handling easier.
  • Cable gland plate to allow access only to the ventilation and maintenance without having to dismantle the entire cabinet.
  • Mechanical door lock to limit door opening to 90°.
Convenient installation directly on site
  • Plinth equipped with external grounding to ensure stability, with grounding welded directly to the brackets.
  • Wiring to be conveniently managed remotely, then installed once ready.

Advantages of special application

  • Resistant to extreme (very high) temperatures
  • Natural ventilation to ensure a lower internal temperature
  • Movable with integrated top, no need to remove it