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Dropper wires are used to suspend the contact wire from the catenary wire and maintain the required vertical alignment in overhead electrification systems. Copper magnesium droppers offer enhanced mechanical strength for improved durability.
Key Advantages
- Accurate maintenance of contact wire geometry
- High fatigue resistance
- Stable mechanical performance
- Long operational life
Available Variants
- Dropper wires of various sizes
- 10 sqmm dropper wire
- 12 sqmm dropper wire
- 25 sqmm dropper wire
- Alloy dropper wire of various metal compositions
- Copper dropper wire
- Copper magnesium / bronze dropper wire
Applications
- Suspension systems in railway OHE installations
Standards & Quality
Manufactured in accordance with railway electrification standards.
Material
Copper or copper-magnesium alloy.
APAR’s Design & Manufacturing Expertise
APAR’s dropper wires are manufactured with precise dimensional and mechanical control to ensure consistent OHE performance.
Variants
Hard-drawn dropper wireFlexible dropper wire