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flexible conduit solutions for railTHE POWER IN CABLE MANAGEMENT
With our Head Office and manufacturing excellence centred in Birmingham,
United Kingdom, we offer a comprehensive stock holding enabling a market
leading service to meet our customers demands faster, ensuring you can count
on us.
Our product offering has been developed and tested to the most demanding
quality standards and have been awarded quality
approvals and compliance worldwide.
We offer you peace of mind when it comes to your supply
chain for flexible conduit and accessories.
Flexicon offers: • Metallicandnon-metallicconduitsystems
• Over47conduitsystemstochoosefrom
• Qualityproductsfromtheglobalexpertswhenit comes to flexible conduit
• Atruecablemanagementsolutionwhetheritisstandard product or bespoke made to order assemblies
• Globaloutletsservingtheindustry
• Progressiveandexpandingproductportfolio
• Userfriendlyproductsofferingtimesavinginnovations
• Independentlytestedproductsthatcomplywithrelevant global standards
Factory & Products
Utilising the latest technologies in production and automation our UK
manufacturing expertise and efficiencies allow us to be competitive in today's
Globalmarketplace.
Why Flexicon?
The ultimate non-
metallic conduit
fitting combining
high tensile strength
with the highest
Ingress Protection
performance.
Flexicon Company overview
New Product Guide available with the widest
choice - over 100 pages featuring
over 4,000 products
The Ultimate Security Safest fitting All round teeth provide anti vibration protection together with a high pull off strength, i.e. 40kg with FPAS21 conduit and 70kg with FPAH21 conduit
The Ultimate Connection Performance you can rely on Ingress Protection •FPA IP66 •FPAX IP66 + IP67+ IP68(2Bar)+IP69K
The Ultimate Simplicity & Speed Fast fit Push fit connection suitable for fine & coarse pitch Nylon and Polypropylene Conduits. Can be fitted in less than 3 seconds.
The Ultimate Range 10mm up to 67mm in black or grey 13 conduit sizes with Metric, PG, NPT and UNEF thread variants available as well as Nickel plated brass threads
The Ultimate in Convenience Ready to install Nylon metric threads supplied with glass reinforced nylon locknuts. FPAX fittings supplied with face sealing washers
The Ultimate Removal facility Reduce whole life costs Can be removed using a screwdriver if required
The Ultimate Choice for Rail!
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FPA & FPAX the ultimate range of nylon PA66 fittings for rail
• Fast fit less than 3 seconds
• High tensile strength 70kg
• High IP rating IP66 + IP67 + IP68 (2 bar) + IP69K
STANDARDLOW FIREHAZARD
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INHERENTLOW FIREHAZARD
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For further info visit
our micro-site
www.flexicon.uk.com/rail/
Applicationsinclude
Benefits• Highperformanceproductsofferingsuperiortensileand impact / compression strength
• Designedtomeetthestricteststandards-EMCtesting/vibration
• Wideproductrangetomeetallapplications
• Independentlytestedtotherelevantstandards
• Vibrationproof
• Anti-tamper
• Infrastructure-Tunnels and stations
• Signalling
• Telecoms
• PassengerInformation Systems
• PointsMachines
• Lighting
• OEMsolutionsforrollingstock
• RailCarriageconstruction (interior / exterior / inter carriage connection) metro and trolleybuses
• EMConsafetysystems
• Equipmentmonitoring
• Securitysystems- CCTV/Monitoring
• HVAC
Flexicon offer a range of products for this technically demanding sector. IPratings,tensilestrengthcharacteristics,weight, corrosion resistance, fire performance properties and operating temperature ranges are all factors to consider. Typicalproductsinclude
LFH LowFireHazardproductsandsystems
FP High impact nylon products and systems
SS StainlessSteelproductsandsystems
LT LiquidTightsystems
FPA(X) UptoIP69KIngressProtection
Braided Metallicandnylonproductsandsystems
Flexicon Solutions for Rail
Station Area Requirements:
Vandalresistance•
HighIPratingsforexternaland•exposed areas
Aestheticsinpassengerfacingareas•
EnhancedLowFireHazard•performanceinMetroandheavilyenclosed platform and passenger areas
Typical Applications & Products:
Passenger information & security systemsLFHUBRD-Stainlesssteel(316)overbraidedcoatedhelically wound galvanised steel conduit with extra low fire hazardpolyolefinjacket
Excellentextralowfirehazardand•halogen free properties
UL94V0Flameretardancy•
Highly flexible•
High abrasion resistance•
High mechanical strength•
ProvideshighEMCscreening•
UVresistant•
Veryhightensilestrength•
Vandal/tamperresistant•
Power & Data cabling routingFPAS -StandardweightnylonPA6conduit
Highly flexible & high fatigue life•
High impact strength and •recovers if crushed
High tensile strength•
Resistancetosolvents&oils•
UVresistant•
HighingressprotectionIP•
LightingLTPBRD-Stainlesssteel(316)overbraidedLiquidtightcoveredsteel,smooth thermoplastic rubber coated
Highly flexible & high fatigue life•
High abrasion resistance•
Resistancetosolvents&oils•
UVresistant•
Veryhightensilestrength•
Vandal/tamperresistant•
Rail Carriage Requirements:
Lowweight•
Rangeoffittingsandaccessories•
EMIscreening•
Tunnel Requirements:
Enhancedfireprotectionproperties•
Typical Applications:FireDetectionSystems•
VentilationEquipment•
TunnelLighting•
TunnelPumping•Equipment
CCTVsystems•
Tunnelsignals&•Telecomsystems
Typical Products:LFHU-galvanisedsteelconduit with extra low fire hazardpolyolefinjacket
Excellentextralowfire•hazardandhalogenfreeproperties
UL94V0Flameretardancy•
High abrasion resistance•
High mechanical strength•
ProvideshighEMC•screening
Exterior Vehicle Requirements:
High impact resistance to ballast and abrasion•
High tensile strengths•
High vibration resistance•
High resistance to oil and chemicals•
Highingressprotection(IP)•
ResistancetoUV•
EMIScreening•
Typical Applications:Pantographs•
Inter-carjumpers•
Auto-couplersystems•
Wiring Harnesses•
TPWS(TrainProtectionWarning•Systems)
Vehiclerafts(Static•Invertors,FireProtection)
Braking systems•
Wheel slippage monitoring•
Railsandingmonitoring•systems
Flexicon Rolling stock
Trackside Area Requirements:
Ballast impact and vibration •protection.
Ingressprotection-Possible•exposure to submersion
Resistancetooilsandchemicals•
UVprotection•
Typical Applications:PointsMachines•
TPWS(TrainProtectionWarning•Systems)
PowerCableRoutes•
TelecomandDataterminationunits•
DOO(DriverOperatedOnly)•systems
Typical Products:
TracksideFPAH-HeavyweightnylonPA6conduit
High mechanical & tensile •strength
High impact resistance•
Resistancetosolvents&oils•
UVresistant•
High ingress protection•
Halogen, sulphur & •phosphorous free
UL94V2Flame•retardancy
Rail Carriage Requirements:
Lowweight•
Rangeoffittingsandaccessories•
EMIscreening•
Typical Products:
Vehicle Interior applicationsFPR -HighlyflameretardantstandardweightnylonPA6conduit
Excellentextralowfirehazardandhalogen•free properties
Highly flexible and High fatigue life •
UL94V0Flameretardancy•
High tensile strength•
Resistancetosolvents&oils•
UVresistant•
Typical Applications:Vehiclewiringloomsandharnesses•
PassengerInformationSystems•
CCTV•
HeatingVentilation&Airconditioning•
Lighting•
Typical Products:
Inter-vehicle Jumper Applications - DynamicFPIH-HeavyweightnylonPA12conduit
Highly flexible & high fatigue life•
Resistancetoimpact •
High tensile strength•
Resistancetosolvents&oils•
UVresistant•
Lowfirehazard•
Exterior vehicle applications - StaticFPAH-HeavyweightnylonPA6conduit
High mechanical & tensile strength•
High impact resistance•
Resistancetosolvents&oils•
UVresistant•
High ingress protection•
Halogen, sulphur & •phosphorous free
UL94V2Flameretardancy•
Flexicon Rolling stock
Flexicon Infrastructure
STANDARDLOW FIREHAZARD
EXTRALOW FIREHAZARD
INHERENTLOW FIREHAZARD
STANDARDLOW FIREHAZARD
EXTRALOW FIREHAZARD
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STANDARDLOW FIREHAZARD
EXTRALOW FIREHAZARD
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Stringent specification requirements and approvals must be adhered to before products can even be considered for use. Flexicon has demonstrated its technical capabilities by securing Infrastructure and Rolling Stock projects internationally, meaning that you can rely on our expertise and knowledge to satisfy your application.
With47differentconduitsystemstochoosefrom,wearesuretohaveacablemanagementsolutionforyourRollingStockorinfrastructurerequirements.Flexicon’sLowFireHazardconduits and fittings have been independently tested to international rail fire standards including:
LondonUndergroundLUL1-085GM/RT2120,EuropeanTS45545,UKBS6853, FranceNFF16-101/2,GermanyDIN5510,Australia/NewZealandAS/NZS1530.
FlexiconholdsawiderangeofProductRegistrationCertificatesissuedbyTransportforLondon,LondonUndergroundLtd.Forsimplicityweidentifyandclassifyourproductofferusingthefollowing symbols to denote the fire performance;
Our products offer security for your installation and have been vibration and shocktestedtoEN61373Cat2.
FlexiconisregisteredwithAchillesLinkUp,theUKrailindustrysupplierqualification scheme, providing a single common registration, qualification and audit process for suppliers that is shared by the UK rail industry.
Industry Approvals:
www.flexicon.uk.com
National Express Trains
Nylon12FPIHConduitandspecial fittings for use in high impactinter-vehicleCDL(CentralDoorLocking)jumpersfor HSTvehicles.
Tibet Rail
Flexicon has supplied over40kmofflexibleconduittoprotect both internal andexternalcablingon361highaltitudecarriagesfortheworld’shighestrailwayinTibet.
Eurotunnel
FlexiconhassuppliedLFHUandassociated products for the fire door protection systems for inter tunnel access.
Australia - Sydney Rail Tunnel Project
TypeFPRwithFPAfittingsofferingalowfirehazardperformance solution to meet the demanding local environment.
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Flexicon Limited (Head Office)
A Roman Way, Coleshill, Birmingham,
B46 1HG, United Kingdom
T +44 (0)1675 466900
F +44 (0)1675 466901
W www.flexicon.uk.com
Flexicon Australia Pty Limited
T National Sales Hotline: 1300 00 FLEX (3539)
W www.flexiconaustralia.com
Sydney Office
A 1/38 Binney Road, Kings Park, NSW 2148
F +61 (0)2 8884 3889
Melbourne Office
A Unit 6/60 Stubbs Street, Flemington, VIC 3031
F +61 (0)3 9372 3448
Flexicon in Europe
W www.flexicon.eu.com
Flexicon in USA
W www.flexicon.us.com
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