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Proof and ultimate laod tests on porcelain insulators, APT pantograph anti-tilt mechanism (IM-FM-064)

Last updated on 26 July 2013 2:39

The porcelain insulators form the load carrying structure between the pantograph and anti-tilt mechanism of the APT. The tests showed that the insulators are capable of withstanding loads considerably in excess of the proof loads specified. The ultimate test under a single vertical load was stopped without failure of the...

Author(s): Draper J.

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1975

United Kingdom

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