Mobilis MOVIT

The rails are straight elements used to conduct the electrical current all along the line and allow current shunting by means of friction collectors. One rail is required per pole. They are available in 3 intensities: 315A, 450A and 630A. Conductor made of aluminum alloy, a material offering the best compromise between conductivity, weight and price. The stainless steel track crimped onto aluminum provides the face of friction for current shunting. Phase versions and earth versions are available, gray envelope for phases, gray envelope with standard green-yellow earthing on both faces of the element. The envelope ensures the electrical insulation and protection against direct contact. Available in standard lengths of 4m, 3m, 2m, and 1m, and in special lengths. Acceptable intensities are valid in 50Hz, 60Hz and DC. Horizontal curves are possible, please enquire indicating radius and angle: minimum curve radius of 15m.

References of the rails:

Overall dimensions
L (mm) : 27
H (mm) : 48
Z (mm) : 4000

Weight (kg)
see table of references

Current rating
315A, 450A, 630A

Rated Voltage
750V

Rated Temperature
-30°C to +55°C

Material
Aluminium, Stainless steel track, self-extinguishing PVC Envelope light grey

Installation rules
One line of rail is required per phase and earth pole. The poles are grouped according to the groups of sliding hangers. For lengths above 250m, check if an expansion joint is needed according to the rules suggested. The end of the rails must be within 0.5m of sliding hangers. The earth rail must be in the location the furthest away from the running beam, to make the foolproofing system of the current collectors effective.

Mounting rules
Position always the earth rail in the location the furthest away from the running beam. Always prepare the ends of the rails according to our instructions before making the connections

Mounting required tools

Dismounting required tools

Check the friction tracks periodically, use a cleaning collector when clogging or damage of the tracks is detected. This damage to the surface of the track may take various forms: abrasive dust, damage due to electrical arcs, etc. Regular inspection is required to check the wear of the brushes and the quality of the conductive tracks according to the rate of use, the distance covered and the chemical environment, and run the cleaning collector.

The purpose of the connection is to provide a rigid electrical and mechanical connection between the single conductors. For the feed box and each junction between the rails, standard for all intensities, pre-mounted in factory. Optimized contact with the rail and positioning guided by pin, to be installed after preparation of aluminum rail ends. The connection itself requires no preparation before assembling. After assembling, the connection provides an available space in rail core where a heating cable can be installed later on.

MC1000

Length 80mm

Weight (kg)
0,3 kg

Current rating
315A, 450A, 630A

Material
Aluminium and zinc coated steel

Installation rules
Provide 1 connection per junction the between rails. No connections end of line.

Mounting rules
A connection requires preparation of the rail ends before it can be installed, to eliminate oxides present on the aluminium surface and to preserve the quality of the contact over time.

Mounting required tools

Dismounting required tools

This element does not require any particular maintenance.

The purpose of the covering flanges is to ensure the protection of operators against direct contact with the junctions. Each connection has its own covering flange. Assembling only possible when connections have been made. It is suitable for passing a de-icing cable. Each covering flange has 2 components: – a common base with 2 articulated wings. – a lid made of the same material. The 2 components are delivered pre-assembled.

MC2200

Index of protection once assembled on the rail: IP23

Overall dimensions
L (mm) : 42
H (mm) : 90
Z (mm) : 250

Weight (kg)
0,17 kg

Current rating
315A, 450A, 630A

Rated Voltage
750V

Rated Température
-30°C to +55°C

Material
Self-extinguishing thermoplastic

Installation rules
Provide a covering flange on each connection at the junctions of the rails (except at the feeding points).

Mounting rules
To be installed/dismounted on the line with mains voltage cut off. 1. Hang the base by its clips 2. Clip on the lid to lock

Mounting required tools

Dismounting required tools

This element does not require any particular maintenance.

The purpose of the feed boxes is to carry out the electrical connection of the rails with the electrical installation. They are linked up to a connection in place of a covering flange, and ensure the protection of the operators against direct contact with live parts, as do covering flanges. Their position in the line is determined by the calculation of voltage drops. Each pole shall have its own feed box. A single model of feed box is used for all intensities. A feed box includes: – a common base. – 2 half-lids support each a M32 cable gland. – a self-stick label of identification of the poles. Connection shall be made by 1 or 2 flexible cables, type HO7 RNF, equipped with cable eye stiffeners to be crimped with connection Ø10 suitable to the connection screws. We can provide the cable eye stiffeners for cables 50, 70 and 95 mm². The cable glands are suitable for cables of diameter 15 to 25 mm (type HO7RNF 35 mm² up to HO7RNF 120 mm²).The feed boxes are delivered fully pre-mounted.

MC2300

M32 cable glands for cables Ø 15 to 25. Connection by 1 or 2 cable eye stiffeners with hole Ø10, each one on a separate screw. Maximum intensity by cable eye stiffener: 315A

Overall dimensions
L (mm) : 50
H (mm) : 120
Z (mm) : 290

Weight (kg)
0,36 kg

Current rating
315A, 450A, 630A

Rated Voltage
750V

Rated Temperature
-30°C to +55°C

Material
Self-extinguishing thermoplastic

Installation rules
Use a flexible cable for connection or provide a free-standing loop large enough to allow for line expansion. Providing one or more feeding point in line rather than end-of-line reduces the voltage drop (?U = Lt.?3.Z.I) and allows to choose a lower intensity because the length ‘Lt’ taken into account in the calculation varies according to the number of feed boxes. Providing a feeding point midway in the line reduces by half the voltage drop, as the ‘Lt’ section taken into account equals half the length of the line. For more than one feeding point in line, please review the following graph for the required position of the points and related voltage drops.

Mounting rules
1. Fit on the connection 2.Open the feeding and position it on the connection 3. Pass the cables through the cable glands 3. Crimp the cable eye stiffeners and connect them to connection 4. Close the feeding and tighten the cable glands

Mounting required tools

Dismounting required tools

This element does not require any particular maintenance.

The end-caps must be placed at each end of the line to ensure the protection of the operators.

MC2400

Exceeded from the end of the rail: 79mm

Overall dimensions
L (mm) : 50
H (mm) : 70
Z (mm) : 190

Weight (kg)
0,14 kg

Current rating
315A, 450A, 630A

Rated Voltage
750V

Rated Temperature
-30°C to +55°C

Material
Self-extinguishing thermoplastic, stainless steel

Installation rules
To be positioned end of line. Provide enough space so as not to impede line expansion (minimum of 6cm for 50metres, minimum of 2.5cm for 100metres)

Mounting rules
To be installed/dismounted on the line with mains voltage cut off.

Mounting required tools

Dismounting required tools

This element does not require any particular maintenance.

The suspensions are groups of items of 1 to 8 poles, fully pre-mounted in factory. They are ready for installation. They allow for rail sliding (expansion-retraction phases). Each suspension comprises:- anodized aluminum support of suspension. – thermoplastic parts of suspension depending on the number of poles. – 2 M8 pins which allows fixing on a support. The plastic fixing parts have bent wings to limit the surface of contact with the rail envelope. This limits the retention of water, thereby reducing the strength of sticking between the suspension and the rail due to the white frost or the ice. The suspensions are sized to support the elements of the heaviest rails, fitted with de-icing cable, or the extra stress due to the white frost or to an extra load made by an installer.

Ref. 4 poles: MC2504. The alternative of the references are as follows:

Centre axis distance of the poles: 50mm

Overall dimensions
H (mm) : 70
Z (mm) : 63

Weight (kg)
see table

Current rating
315A, 450A, 630A

Rated Voltage
750V

Rated Temperature
-30°C to +55°C

Material
Anodized aluminium, self-extinguishing thermoplastic, zinc coated steel

Installation rules
Position the first sliding hanger at 0.5m of the line end, then every 2 metres. Extra sliding hanger on the last element of the line if line length is >3m.

Mounting rules
Simple clip-on of the rails between the sides of the sliding hanger.

Mounting required tools

Dismounting required tools

This element does not require any particular maintenance.

The fixing clamps immobilise the line longitudinally in relation with the support structure. 2 fixing clamps are required for each pole to make the fixed hanger. For each expansion joint 1 more fixed hanger is needed. For the line to expand freely, the fixed hanger must be placed: – midway on the line when there is no expansion joint. – midway on the sections between expansion joints. A fixed hanger is made of 2 fixing clamps engaged vertically on the rail and which must be sticked on both sides of a sliding suspension, pressing against the suspension support section. Each clamp is dismountable and can be moved to a new position, and the insulating envelope is not damaged. The dimension of the clamps is large enough to make them visible at a distance of several meters from the installation, which facilitates the checking of their position.

MC2600

Overall dimensions
L (mm) : 33,5
Z (mm) : 40

Weight (kg)
0,07 kg

Current rating
315A, 450A, 630A

Rated Temperature
-30°C to +55°C

Material
Black painted aluminium, zinc coated steel

Installation rules
Provide a pair of clamps on each pole midway on the line with not expansion joint, or midway of the segment if an expansion joint is fitted (see related section as needed).

Mounting rules
Stick a pair of clamps on both sides of the profile supporting a sliding hanger to provide a fixed hanger.

Mounting required tools

Dismounting required tools

This element does not require any particular maintenance.

The collectors shunt the electrical current to the mobile device requiring power by friction of a carbon brush on the rail track. They shall be installed on a collector bracket that is fixed to the mobile device requiring power. The single-pole 60A model has to be installed in a head to tail position on its support to shunt 120A. 200A model, 400A pre-mounted model, also available. One collector or a set of collectors is required per pole. The earth collector differs from the phase collectors as it has green-yellow markings and a mechanical safety pin to prohibit any contact on a phase, thereby ensuring the safety of the operators. The safety pins can be moved to fit the direction of assembling chosen by the installer. All collectors are delivered with 2-meter flexible cable. The head of the collector is articulated within 2 axes to maintain contact in the varying positions of the collector bracket on which the collectors are mounted. The round shape of the contact track allows to maintain contact even when the collector has a cross slope. The brushes can be replaced when worn out.

The ordering references are as follows. Please note that the earth collector shall be doubled as required by Standard EN60204-32 §13.8.2

Maximum speed of 600 m/min for installations without expansion joint, limited to 270m/min in the expansion joint. With an expansion joint, one double collector above 150m/min for spark-free operation. In vertical position, with rail slot downwards. Horizontal position not feasible with rail slot sideways. Average operating life: 10.000 km depending on alignment quality. Operating life of brushes until replacement: 2000 km.

Overall dimensions
L (mm) : 200A : 50
H (mm) : 330
Z (mm) : 580 – 60A : 50x240x390

Weight (kg)
According to reference

Current rating
60-400A

Rated Voltage
750V

Rated Temperature
-30°C to +55°C

Material
Self-extinguishing thermoplastic, anodized aluminium, zinc coated steel

Installation rules
Insert and take out of the rail only after mains has been cut off. Provides spaces large enough to take the collectors out of the rails and replace the worn brushes.

Mounting rules
To be positioned ideally horizontally. See positioning tolerances in the section ‘collector bracket’. The position of the cable should not lower the quality of the contact.

Mounting required tools

Dismounting required tools

Check the wear of the brushes periodically: the base of the chamfer is to be used as the indicator of the limit of wear. The average operating life of the brushes is of 2000 km. After the installation has been cut off from mains, pull up the collector box to take it out of the rail. Collector 200A: Pull up the brush to take it out of the box of pantograph and unscrew the bolted connection with the cable, Check that the cable eye stiffener is correctly fitted when reassembling! Replacement of 200A brush: the limit of wear is the base of the chamfer. Collector 60A: Loosen and take the connection screw out of the brush, Remove the worn brush, fit the new one and proceed in reverse order.

The collector bracket is used to support simple or double collectors. It must be firmly fixed to the mobile element requiring power to support the weight and withstand contact forces of the collectors. It sets the position of the collectors on the rails. 2 models are available: a model with tube 40×40 for collectors 200 and 400A and a model with tube 30×30 for collectors 60A.

The following references are available.

Assembling by 3 M8 screws. Version with section 40×40: for 8 simple or double collectors 200/400A Version with section 30×30: for 8 simple collectors or 5 double collectors 60A

Overall dimensions
L (mm) : 100
H (mm) : 100
Z (mm) : 500

Weight (kg)
see reference

Rated Temperature
-30°C to +55°C

Material
Galvanized steel

Installation rules
Use M8 bolts. Install in accordance with the following instructions. Set the height position making provision for future wear of the brushes.

Mounting rules
Use M8 bolts. Install in accordance with the following instructions. Adjust the height position taking into account the future wear of the brushes.

Mounting required tools

Dismounting required tools

This element does not require any particular maintenance.

The bracket sets the clearance between the line and the travel path. This clearance must be as parallel as possible. It carries the sliding suspensions which are slipped into the lower groove and tightened through 2 openings for access. The bracket is available in 2 lengths, 590mm and 700mm. It is designed to fit to the lower part of the beams of a maximum width of 300mm, by tightening 2 lugs. The offset must be adjusted in relation to the running rail. Taking into account the possible load on the supporting elements (weight of the rails + heating cable + unusual loads + white frost), the offset of the rails in relation with the beam should the shortest possible to reduce stresses.

The following references are available.

Technical data
For tightening on beams IPN, IPE, HEA, HEB, HEM of max. width of 300mm.

Overall dimensions
L (mm) : 30
H (mm) : 28
Z (mm) : L

Weight (kg)
According to reference

Rated Temperature
-30°C to +55°C

Material
Galvanized steel

Installation rules
Number and position according to the placement rules for sliding hangers.

Mounting rules
Align the assembling holes of the sliding hangers in parallel to the travel path.

Mounting required tools

Dismounting required tools

This element does not require any particular maintenance.

Compensates for the difference in expansion of lines longer than 250 meters, even 350m for lines in non-dusty interior environment and intensities 315A and 450A. The number and the positions of the expansion joints depend on the installation’s features and can be determined using our on-line calculator at www.fels.fr. It is mounted like a rail element, compact item with height lower than that of the feed box, nominal length of 4 m to be adjusted according to the assembling temperature. Same element for the 3 intensities. The expansion joint is available in phase and earth versions.

Ref. Phase: MC5614, Ref. Earth: MC5624. These references cover the intensities of 315A, 450A and 630A.

Maximum speed of a simple collector at the passage of the expansion joint: 270 m/min. Beyond 150m/min, we recommend the use of double collectors. To be supported by 2 sliding suspensions.

Overall dimensions
L (mm) : 50
H (mm) : 90
Z (mm) : 4000

Weight (kg)
7,9 kg

Current rating
315A, 450A, 630A

Rated Voltage
750V

Rated Temperature
-30°C to +55°C

Material
Aluminium, Stainless steel track, self-extinguishing PVC, copper

Installation rules
General case: Refer to the following diagram and the technical data for the layout of the expansion joints. Special case with curves or circuit interruption elements provided: Refer to these sections.

Mounting rules
To be adjusted imperatively according to the calculation specific to the installation. Always place at mid-point between two fixed hangers.

Mounting required tools

Dismounting required tools

This element does not require any particular maintenance. Check periodically the continuity of the earth on the expansion joint: once every 2 years.

Often used to insulate electrically one part of the line from another (maintenance versus work area), allowing for instance maintenance to be carried out on a travelling crane (in a well defined area), while the other cranes continue to run. The circuit interruption element consists of an insulating part located at mid-point on a single conductor rail of 4m length. This element ensures the electrical insulation of the circuits while ensuring the mechanical link of the line. The earth pole should never be interrupted.

Overall dimensions
L (mm) : 46
H (mm) : 74
Z (mm) : 4000

Weight (kg)
weight + 0,8 kg

Current rating
315A, 450A, 630A

Rated Voltage
750V

Rated Temperature
-30°C to +55°C

Material
Aluminium, Stainless steel track, self-extinguishing PVC Envelope light grey, zinc coated steel

Installation rules
Identical to the standard phase rail.

Mounting rules
The circuit interruption element is at mid-point of the rail. Position the rail in accordance with the layout provided for the feeding areas. Always prepare the ends of the rails according to our instructions before making the connections

Mounting required tools

Dismounting required tools

Regular inspection is required to check the insulation between the conductors of the same pole on both sides of the interruption, at least once a year.

Galvanized, non-insulated copper cable eye stiffener, for connection to a connection screw by a 10 mm screw.

Ref. MC8095 for cables 95mm², Ref. MC8070 for cables 70mm², Ref. MC8050 for cables 50mm².

Cable eye stiffeners for copper cable.

Brushing is required to remove the insulating and invisible alumina layer before making the connection.

Ref. MC8010

The surface of the rail to receive a connection should be greased. After brushing and wiping the particles, the contact lubricant is applied before the connection is fitted in place.

Ref. MC1010

Tin with quantity for 200 connections. Safety data sheet on request.

Mounting rules
To be coated on aluminium surfaces for protection after brushing and wiping. Do not put on the stainless track of the rails.

Allows to replace the collector brush when its lifetime has ended. Brush is identical to the new brushes.

60A: reference MC8046, 200A: reference MC8041

Installation rules
Replacement of the brush: the base of the chamfer is the wear limit point.

Mounting rules
Replace the brush after mains voltage cut off! Collector 200A: Pull up the brush to remove it from the case of pantograph and unfasten the bolted connection with the cable, Pay attention to the placement of the cable eye stiffener during reassembly! Collector 60A: Loosen and remove the connection screw of the brush. Remove the brush, replace it, and proceed to the reverse operation.

Replacement of the brush: the limit of wear is the base of the chamfer.

When a double collector 400A or a simple collector 60A is installed, it is preferable to use cleaning brushes instead of a cleaning collector. Periodic maintenance shall be scheduled (according to environmental conditions, use…) to run the cleaning collector in order to restore the quality of contact between the collector and the conductor.

Ref. MC4190

Delivered with cleaning brush with abrasive foam and grinding brush with fine grit of 120

Overall dimensions
L (mm) : 50
H (mm) : 330
Z (mm) : 580

Weight (kg)
3,8 kg

Installation rules
If a simple collector 200A is installed, symmetrical positioning in relation with the collector bracket.

Mounting rules
To be positioned symmetrically opposite to the collector already in place an in relation to the collector bracket. 1. Unscrew the support of the collector in place. Position the cleaning collector and screw 3. Perform the reverse operation for disassembling.

Simple collectors: fit the cleaning collector in opposite position and clean the rails one by one. Double collectors: replace a collector brush by a maintenance brush, fix the cable to one of the maintenance brushes. Run the cleaning brushes back and forth several times (with abrasive foam) to remove all solid dust particles and deposits, then repeat the operation with the grinding brushes (abrasive grit No. 120) to improve the surface condition of the tracks. Once the lines have been cleaned up, the cleaning collector must be removed as this system is not designed to run over long distances.

Maintenance accessory used for restoring the surface condition of the tracks, do not use a cleaning collector when the installation includes a double collector 400A.

Cleaning brush Ref. MC8005, grinding brush Ref. MC8006
Warning :The 60A Collector cannot carry any cleaning brush, grinding brush.

Cleaning brush with abrasive foam and grinding brush with fine grit of 120

Installation rules
Do not connect a cable to these brushes

Mounting rules
Replace the brush after mains voltage cut off

Simple collectors: fit the cleaning collector in opposite position and clean the rails one by one. Double collectors: replace a collector brush by a maintenance brush, fix the cable to one of the maintenance brushes. Run the cleaning brushes back and forth several times (with abrasive foam) to remove all solid dust particles and deposits, then repeat the operation with the grinding brushes (abrasive grit No. 120) to improve the surface condition of the tracks. Once the lines have been cleaned up, the collector brush must be put back on as this system is not designed to run over long distances.

This kit allows to draw the sliding suspensions apart to remove the single conductor easily.

Ref. MC8025

Increases the temperature of the rail by means of a heating cable, thereby preventing the formation of white frost on the surface of the track.

Please enquire

Maximum Length: 2 X 120m, with feeding located midway.