ACTOM RAIL

ACTOM (Pty) Ltd is an industry leader and the largest Sub-Saharan manufacturer, solution provider, repairer and distributor of electro-mechanical equipment in Africa, employing about 8000 people with an annual order intake in excess of R11bn. We are a black empowered company with 34 operating units, 53 production, service and repair facilities, and more than 33 distribution outlets throughout Southern Africa.

ACTOM RAIL

ACTOM Rail delivers integrated rail and transport solutions that support safe, reliable and efficient operations across Africa. As a leading manufacturer, service provider and engineering partner, ACTOM combines signalling, traction, energy and control technologies to power modern rail systems. Backed by over 120 years of experience, ACTOM provides end to end capabilities that enable performance, safety and long term infrastructure value.

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MANUFACTURING

Route/shunt Signal Unit

LED Cluster Signal Unit

Self Normalising Trailable Cylinder & Mechanical Points Indicator

Style C1H MKII Points Machine

Switchmatic B1

Jeumont Track Circuits

AZLM Axle Counter

VITAL 21 FSDT

iVPI Electronic Interlocking

Hybrid Relay Interlocking

Remote Control Systems

Yard Automation

Level Crossing

ARNOT

BBM

IRMIE Impianti

Route/shunt Signal Unit

The light unit housing is manufactured from a rugged high impact resistant plastic material specifically UV resistant. The lamp unit is equipped to take a lamp rated at 110v 25W and fitted with a 3-pin cap to BS Specification 469:1960 (lamp ref. SL33).te/shunt signal unit.

Route/shunt Signal Unit

LED Cluster Signal Unit

The LED consists of four individual LED chips in one integrated circuit. The LED’s are arranged into two strings of two LED’s each. The colour temperature of the LED is between 2600 and 3600 degrees Kelvin. This conforms to the colour temperature of a tungsten filament lamp.

The cluster shall operate from 9 Volt DC to 12 Volt DC when used with iVPI electronic interlocking. The cluster operates from 9 Volt AC to 14 Volt AC when used with Spoorplan Mk1, Mk1a, Mk1b, Mk1c, HR92, HR97 and electronic interlockings. The cluster is visible at the distance of 800 m.

Self Normalising Trailable Cylinder & Mechanical Points Indicator

Incorporated in the design is an internal, easily adjustable time delay mechanism whereby the normalising action can be pre-set over a wide range of time settings. The trailable cylinder is a hydro/mechanical device and requires no electric power. The trailable cylinder’s mounting arrangement is on a steel cradle, fixed on two sleepers. The cylinder has overall compact dimensions and can be conveniently handled in the field.

The mechanical point’s indicator is designed to meet the demands for safety and reliability of Railway signalling equipment in a crossing loop situation.

With the exception of on condition inspection cycles, the mechanism is maintenance free.

Style C1H MKIl Points Machine

The style C1H MKII(electro-hydraulic) points machine was designed to provide positive locking of the blades along with the function of trailability.

Designed and manufactured in South Africa, it is jointly owned by ACTOM Signalling and our client.

Switchmatic B1

The Switchmatic B1 points machine meets the general requirements of BS specification 581 and SATS no CSE 17A.

Applications:
Operates switches whether or not a drive to the heel is required.
Operates a moveable frog and derailer.
Operates switches that require a separate drive to a facing point lock and detector.

Jeumont Track Circuits

Transmitter: The transmitter generates impulses with a given shape, amplitude and recurrence frequency which is then injected into the track by means of a matching isolating transformer.

Receiver: The receiver detects at the other end of the track section, the specific signal and if this is of the correct positive and negative amplitude, energises the fall-safe relay. Whenever the specific signal is not received, deformed or too weak, the fall-safe relay is de-energised. Impulses are delivered by the transmitter on the basis of capacitor discharges controlled by a thyristor in recurrent intervals. These discharges are injected via a circuit which includes the primary of the matching transformer, into the track.

AZLM Axle Counter

The AZLM axle counter consists of a two out of two failsafe systems. Each half of the system evaluates the count information and based on the result produces the track free information to be used by the interlocking.

Two relay outputs are available on the parallel card:
Channel A is a GF relay output indicating that the section is unoccupied (Gleis Frei).

Channel B can be a GF relay output indicating that the section is unoccupied (Gleis Frei) or a GB relay output indicating that the section is occupied. (Gleis Belegt). As shown the connection is configurable with a wire or fibre link.

Depending on the interlocking application, both channels will provide a GF - GF output, or a GF - GB output. The parallel cards used in most applications are all configured to be of the GF-GF type.

VITAL 21 FSDT

The main task of VITAL 21 is the data transmission according to (EN 50159-11 of digital information (VITAL 21 data) between two locations A and B. In order to save transmission wires VITAL 21 is able to transit data of 1 or 2 detection points Zp30H to a centralized evaluation unit ACE (axle counter Az LM) using the same transmission path.

The VITAL 21 system is composed of two VITAL 21 input/output units (VIOU) and placed at two different locations(A and B, e.g. interlocking 1 and 2). The VIOUs communicate via ISDN. Each VIOU is housed in a 19” sub-rack with 6 HE.

iVPI Electronic Interlocking

ACTOM is extremely excited to introduce its iVPI, the New Standard for Interlocking and Block Signalling. The “i” represents the high degree of technological integration this solution offers. iVPI contains all required local emergency control and communication interfaces for CTC as well as train detection for local and approach track circuits, including cab signalling.

Hybrid Relay Interlocking

ACTOM has the facilities to manufacture, refurbish or upgrade any type of geographical interlocking system currently in use on any railway in the world.

Geographical interlocking:

HR92 interlocking
HR97 interlocking
HR(S) interlocking

Remote Control Systems

ACTOM Signalling has extensive expertise regarding central traffic control (CTC) systems and boasts a development, support and installation history dating back to 1959. Its control systems are operational in various centres throughout Southern Africa.

The system includes:

Remote control and carrier systems
Train describer systems
Automatic route calling systems
Management information systems
Passenger information subsystems

Yard Automation

ACTOM’s Yard Automation System can be categorised into three major sections: Trackside control - Points machines, Vacancy detection(Wheel counter),Turnout Indicator, Object controller. Communication - Multi mode glass fibre backbone, Ethernet network. Control - Local Control Panel, Yard Master Overview with CS90 remote control.

Level Crossing

The half-arm barrier is a level crossing protection system. It alerts, warns and stops road users before they can enter a level crossing soon to be occupied by an approaching train. LED Traffic Light Modules 12-24 Vdc Radar Sensors for detecting moving and stationery objects. Condition Monitoring (PLC Data Log) Barriers, Stand alone or incorporated into control system e.g Railway Signalling Interlocking, etc.

ARNOT

With more than 40 years history in the anti-vibration industry and its in-house design & engineering capabilities, ARNOT Vibration Solutions provides support for and finds solutions for their customers.

ARNOT Vibration Solutions distributes products from approved overseas suppliers with whom there are established relationships, but also designs, manufactures and supplies products locally in South Africa to the Rail Industry.

The customers that ARNOT Vibration Solutions is involved with and supply to are the local manufacturers of rolling stock, South African and West & East African railways.

BBM

TEP represents BBM of Italy for specialised products such as wheel presses, bogie drop machines and bogie test equipment. Recent installations include six wheel presses in various depots in South Africa.

IRMIE Impianti

The main task of VITAL 21 is the data transmission according to EN 50159-11 of digital information VITAL 21 data between two locations A and B. In order to save transmission wires VITAL 21 is able to transit data of 1 or 2 detection points Zp30H to a centralized evaluation unit ACE (axle counter Az LM)using the same transmission path.

Divisions

11-33kV Outdoor Kiosk-Type Circuit Breakers
11-33kV Outdoor Vacuum Circuit Breakers (CT/CB)
11-800kV Outdoor Live and Dead Circuit SF6 Circuit Breakers
66-170kV Hybrid Compact Switchgear
66-800kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS)
11-800kV Disconnectors and Earth Switches
11-800kV Current and Voltage Transformers
11-22kV Metering Units (Combined CT/VT)
Line Traps up to 800kV
Air core Series & Shunt Reactors
11-800kV Surge Arresters
11-800kV Station Post & Overhead Line Insulators
HV hybrid switchgear upto 132kV
Isolated and Non Isolated Phase Bus Ducts (NSPB’s/IPB’s)
Insulated busbars
Service, Maintenance and spare parts on all High Voltage Equipment

Air-insulated switchgear (AIS) up to 4000A & 50kA
Gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) upto 2500A & 40kA
12kV extensible and non-extensible oil-insulated switch, switch-fuse and circuit breaker combinations up to 630A
Extensible and non-extensible gasinsulated switch, switch-fuse and circuit breaker combinations up to 630A
Mini-substations and bulk metering units
Locally manufactured 12kV vacuum interrupters
Containerised substations and skids
Compact substations for renewable energy applications

Protection Relays
SCADA, Energy Market Management Systems
Substation Automation and Control
Protection Schemes, Design and Manufacture
Prepayment and Credit Energy Meters
Smart Metering Systems
LV Protection Panels and System Accessories
Service and Training

Design and manufacture AC & DC standby equipment
Thyristor type battery chargers (Micro Process Controlled option)
Industrial batteries
Power supplies
Rectifiers
DC/DC converters
DC/AC inverters
Furnace control panels
Capacitor trip units
Battery trip units
Power distribution boards

Alkaline Batteries is a manufacturer and supplier of SAFT and ALCAD industrial nickel cadmium and Lithium Ion type batteries in South Africa.

Alkaline Batteries is the collection point for nickel cadmium batteries for safe disposal.

COM10 Is a local assembler and Integrator of Alpha switchmode rectifiers and DC to DC converters

Distributor of Haze Batteries who manufactures a wide range of valve regulated Lead Acid Batteries in both Absorbed Glass Matt and Gel.

160 ton overhead crane capacity.
Three automated vacuum ovens incorporating nitrogen injection and oil spraying processing, thereby ensuring the active parts are dried to the highest level before tanking.
Test bay facility up to 350kV and 200Hz, capable of performing most tests in accordance to the lEC and BS standards.
Pressurised electrical assembly facility.
MV impulse test facility.
LHMarthinusen specializes in the repair and manufacture of furnace, rectifier, dry type and distribution transformers, as well as the complete repair of underground and surface miniature substations.

Traction

Diesel electric locomotives move passengers and goods safely and efficiently by generating electricity to power traction motors.

Reid & Mitchell manufactures, refurbishes, and upgrades a range of electrical rotating machines and auxiliary controls for these prime movers of our economy. Recent developments include a motor suspension modification for 761 type traction motors in both cape gauge and standard gauge specifications.

Traction Services

Generators
Alternators
Traction Motors
Auxiliary Rotating Equipment
Auxiliary Electrical Equipment
On-Site Service and Support
Mini-Sub

Rotating Machines

This facility boasts modern, state-of-the-art equipment for insulation assessment and mechanical repairs across a full range of machines, from fractional KW up to 63MW. Computerised data checking and coil winding is used throughout.
Our vacuum pressure impregnation systems include thixotropic epoxy resin for low voltage machines, 4475 polyester resin for all direct current armatures and an epoxy resin system for high voltage machines.

Specialized Traction Division

Specialized Design & Manufacture
Vibration Analysis
Balancing
Specialized Fault Finding
Root-cause Analysis
Load Testing
Commutator Manufacture and Repair
Specially Formulated Resins
Motor Condition Assessment Center

The Transformer Repair Facility

The transformer repair facility is fully equipped to repair or refurbish transformers ranging from 10KVA through to 200MVA at 275kV.

The LH Marthinusen facility is equipped with:

160 ton overhead crane capacity.
Three automated vacuum ovens incorporating nitrogen injection and oil spraying processing, thereby ensuring the active parts are dried to the highest level before tanking.

Transformer Services

24 Hour Service
Training
Transformer Oil Purification
Fault Finding
State of the Art Equipment
Advanced Vacuum Ovens
Impulse Testing to 1 MV

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ACTOM RAIL

Route/shunt Signal Unit

Route/shunt Signal Unit

LED Cluster Signal Unit

Self Normalising Trailable Cylinder & Mechanical Points Indicator

Style C1H MKIl Points Machine

Switchmatic B1

Jeumont Track Circuits

AZLM Axle Counter

VITAL 21 FSDT

iVPI Electronic Interlocking

Hybrid Relay Interlocking

Remote Control Systems

Yard Automation

Level Crossing

ARNOT

BBM

IRMIE Impianti

High Voltage Equipment

Medium Voltage Switchgear

Protection & Control

Static Power

Alkaline Batteries

COM10

Transformers

REPAIRING

Traction

Rotating Machines

Specialized Traction Division

The Transformer Repair Facility

Transformer Services