Traction Converters
Company | ABB Rail |
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Description
ABB offers a comprehensive range of high performance products for use in the demanding “onboard” railway business.
Our products and solutions include best-in-class traction technology for new vehicle design and retrofit.
Individual components
- Traction converters (propulsion converters and integrated compact converters)
- Energy storage systems
- Auxiliary converters (onboard power supplies)
- Battery chargers
Highly integrated traction chain systems
- Complete traction chain including traction transformers, traction converters, traction motors, traction alternator, energy storage systems and other components
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