Spring/screw-connected rail-mounted terminals are key to rail transit

Rail-mounted terminals with spring/screw connections utilize the constant force of a spring to clamp the wire, creating a dynamic, adaptive connection. Vibration not only does not cause it to loosen, but may actually help maintain a tight contact.

Spring/screw rail-mounted terminals create an oxygen-sealed connection that prevents contact oxidation and ensures stable resistance. Their insulated, touch-safe housings also offer reliable protection against dust, moisture, and shock.

While some screw terminals offer high protection, spring/screw rail terminals achieve equivalent protection in a more compact design. Their airtightness does not depend on operator torque, ensuring greater consistency and reliability.

What are the selection criteria for rail-mounted terminals (spring vs. screw) in rail signaling systems?

Correct selection and placement of spring/screw rail terminals are critical for connection reliability and protection circuit operation.

The unique value of spring/screw-connected rail-mounted terminals in rail transit signaling systems

More reliable connection performance: Constant pressure provides ultra-stable, low, and constant contact resistance, ensuring "zero distortion" signal transmission. This is the physical basis of correct signal logic.

Extreme environmental adaptability: It can withstand harsh conditions such as extreme temperature differences, salt spray, high humidity and continuous vibration, and is suitable for outdoor, trackside and undercarriage environments. Airtight connections prevent oxidation; vibration-resistant self-locking prevents loosening; high protection rating (IP) housing provides dust and moisture protection.

Rapid maintenance response: Spring/screw rail-mounted terminals support tool-free plug-and-play operation; wiring/removal takes only seconds, maximizing efficiency and minimizing the risk of human error.

  • More reliable connectivity
  • Harsh Resistance
  • Expedited Maintenance

Technological development

  • 1994 – Company founded in Yueqing, Zhejiang, China
  • 2000 – Renamed to Wenzhou Hangda Electric Co., Ltd.
  • 2002 – Shanghai Songjiang production base established
  • 2004 –  Co-developed MNS switchgear accessories with ABB
  • 2010 – Became an executive director of the CEEIA Electrical Control & Distribution Equipment Branch.
  • 2011 – Xiamen Rlions Electric Co.,Ltd production base established
  • 2014 – Successfully included in ABB’s new global qualified supplier system.
  • 2017 – Upgraded to Hangda Electric Co., Ltd. with a registered capital of 50 million RMB.
  • 2024 – 35kV-and-below cable accessories added to the State Grid supplier system.

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