Pfisterer RSC-T Rail Connectors – Insulation Piercing Tap-off Connectors

Pfisterer RSC-T Rail Connectors

332 846 001

Network Rail PADS Approved Connectors | PA05/06096

Return Screen Conductor T-Connectors | Pfisterer Sicon 332 846 001

*Please Note this product has been superseded by the Pfisterer Sicon 332846012.

On railway systems all trackside equipment that has the potential to become live has to be earthed. Pfisterer developed the RSC-T rail connectors as a simple, safe and reliable solution to protecting people and the environment without needing to strip the cable insulation. The compression of grounding and tap cables that was previously used, as well as the restoration of the insulation with a heatshrink sleeve, is no longer necessary making installation 50% faster.

The insulation piercing tap-off connector for earth connection cables on railway systems combines almost 100 years of contact technology experience at Pfisterer with its expertise as a “full-service provider” in the field of rail infrastructure.

The RSC-T rail connector comprises several parts and can be mounted directly onto an existing system. The bolts of the RSC-T are based on the proven SICON technology (SICON 332 846 001) typical to their range of shearbolt lugs and connectors. For the RSC-T the proven SICON bolt has been further developed and equipped with a friction disc which features insulation piercing technology.

Sicon Benefits

1 Reliable electrical contact between grounding and tap connector
2 Compatible with anti-theft rail cables
3 No interruption of the main conductor
4 Shock-proof in accordance with IP1X
5 No open blade for installation
6 Saves up to 50% of installation time
7 No flame, “hot-working” and heat shrinking required trackside

Pfisterer Sicon 332 846 001

Sicon

Using insulation piercing technology, main and tap cables are installed without having to strip the insulation. The compression of grounding and tap cables that was previously used, as well as the restoration of the insulation with a heatshrink sleeve, is no longer necessary. The plastic enclosure with its seals guarantees electric shock protection in accordance with IP1X.

The RSC-T ground tap connector comprises several parts and can be mounted directly onto an existing system. The ground cable is laid in place without any preparatory work and enclosed by the connector using a locking bolt. The SICON piercing bolts penetrate the insulation to establish safe and reliable contact with the ground conductor. Any possible damage to the metallic conductor is avoided by means of the proven SICON technology. The patented shear bolt has a stepless construction and utilizes the full load capacity of the thread at all times. The friction disc at the end of the bolt prevents the metal conductor from being damaged. For the RSC-T, the proven SICON bolt has been further developed and equipped with a friction disc which features insulation piercing contact geometry. This establishes a reliable contact with optimum contact force. As usual, the SICON bolt is installed using a standard tool and gently shears off on successful installation.

Pfisterer RSC-T Rail Connectors – Insulation Piercing Tap-off Connectors

Pfisterer RSC-T

Technical Specification

Cross-section ground or main conductor: 265.8 sqmm *
Cross-section tap conductor: 157.5 sqmm *
Conductor material: copper, aluminium
Dimensions: 150 × 130 × 60.5 (L × W × H in mm)
Weight: 1.15 kg

* Other conductor cross-sections available on request.

Pfisterer also manufactures bespoke RSC-T rail connectors to meet individual customer requirements by carrying out all the necessary consultation, dimensioning, engineering, pilot production, testing, and series production.