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i.Cee smart plastics | i.Cee in an autonomous train washing system

i.Cee ... ... in use at train washing
station in Luxembourg ...

Challenge
The previous energy chain systems of a competitor caused
disruptions in the operation of the plant, as they were often
failing. This was particularly problematic because the washing
plant is operated autonomously and a failure of an energy chain
system could bring the entire washing process to a halt. The
necessary repair measures were therefore time-consuming
and partly necessary at night and on weekends. Failure would
mean the confi nement of a rail vehicle in the wash hall, which
could result in the cancellation of several train runs.

The solution with smart plastics
The aim was to fi nd a product that not only safely supplies the
washing trolleys with data, voltage, compressed air, water and
cleaning agents, but also fulfi ls CFL's requirement to operate
Europe's most modern train washing plant. For this purpose, a
system was required that allows the operator to monitor each
individual energy chain and to avoid a breakdown of the plant.
Besides an igus ® energy chain designed for long travels, igus ®
smart plastics components were installed. Sensors monitor
the status of every igus ® energy chain during operation with
regard to the application of force but also with regard to wear
and tear, and inform in good time as soon as a repair or
replacement is required. In the course of the modernisation
of the energy chain systems, the entire cleaning system was EC.P/EC.W/EC.M
also renewed, so that in addition to particularly environmentally ● EC.P sensor measures the tensile forces acting on the
friendly cleaning agents, the used washing water was also e-chain ®
reused again and again through reprocessing. ● EC.W Sensor measures the e-chain ® wear
● EC.M sensor measures all dynamic parameters of the
energy supply

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