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ENGINEERING ADVANTAGE

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Creating advantage for our rail customersNorgren has a proven track record in creatingcompetitive advantage for customers in the rail

industry. We work harder to understand our railcustomers business and technical needs to givethem smarter engineering solutions.

Anticipating the futureAs world traffic volumes are increasing rapidly,our future has become uncertain without hugeinvestments in railbased transportation. This iswhy Norgren is prepared for short, medium andlongterm expansion of the global rail industryand anticipates a growing need for innovative railengineering.

Engineering solutions

We apply our dedicated rail knowledge andexpertise to develop better solutions. We do thisby listening to our customers and workingtogether closely with them to provide engineeringsolutions with added value.

Reliability, safety and profitable life cycle costsWith more than 25 years of rail industryexperience, we fully understand our customersneeds. Our comprehensive range of high quality,standard products, combined into customisedsolutions, are focused on reliability, safety andprofitable life cycle costs for our customers within

the metro, intercity, freight and permanent wayrail industries.

Phil Keating

Norbert Giesen


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We call it ENGINEERING ADVANTAGEOur work with many leading global companies inthe rail sector and related industries means that

we are able to speak our customers language,and can bring specialised experience andknowledge to bear on new challenges andapplications. Whatever the application, Norgrenis committed to helping customers achieve betterresults by developing differentiated andcustomised solutions that meet their needsexactly.

Global strengthNorgren is present in 75 countries employingmore than 6,000 people worldwide. With technicalteams based in Europe, Asia and the Americas wehave the ability to harness our global resources to

match our customers operations in order to copesuccessfully with the most demanding ofinternational projects.

and financial stabilityWe are part of the major international engineeringgroup IMI (turnover in 2005: USD 2.8bn). IMI is adynamic worldwide company delivering innovativesolutions to leading global customers in the fluidcontrol and retail dispense markets.

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MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCEFOR OUR CUSTOMERS

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It has become clear that highspeed railwaysystems are the most intelligent, environmentallyfriendly and costeffective ways of moving people

between urban populations.

That is why Norgren has an experienced team ofrail engineers ready to make a real difference forcustomers around the globe.

Toilet flushing systemsNorgren develops innovative, modular vacuumflushed toilet systems. Easily connected,environmentally friendly and using minimal waterwhen flushing. This enables our customers tomarket a more costeffective product withimproved performance.


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Door step cylindersNorgren provides door step actuation systems forsome of the worlds leading companies. Providing

many bespoke solutions based on sliding andswinging actuation; solutions developed byNorgren are of the highest quality to ensurecomplete reliability, robustness and safety.

Uncoupling cylindersNorgrens new uncoupling systems improve theperformance of the trains uncoupling cylindersignificantly. Having been awarded fullcertification by train operators this reflects theconfidence these safety conscious companieshave in Norgren.

Internal door control systems

Norgren develops engineered solutions for newand existing train carriages. From fresh newconcepts to doors required to reliably fit into thesame space as the previous design, Norgrenconsistently delivers the perfect package. Withstrong aftersales support and replacement partsreadily available, Norgren is an ideal partner.

Pantograph control systemsNorgren designs, manufactures and deliverspneumatic systems that attach to the pantograph

and retract it from making contact with theoverhead power cables when required. Norgrenssolutions enable the pantograph to be withdrawnfrom the overhead power cables quickly andreliably. Norgrens solutions are small enough tofit within the existing footprint of the pantographgiving customers a costeffective design.

Braking systemsFor 18 years, leading rail industry companieshave been choosing Norgrens braking systems.Norgren is recognised for its high performancesolenoid valves for brake actuation, pressuremonitoring components and special manifold

assemblies. Norgren provides systems that havebeen engineered to conform to the highest qualityand safety requirements, adding real value for ourcustomers.

Martin King


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WORKING HARDER FOR OURMETRO AND INTER-CITY CUSTOMERS

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Global urbanisation has accelerated to a pointwhere the most important challenge facing metrosuppliers and city planners is how to increasemass transport capacities.

Faced with this reality Norgren is dedicated toworking harder to create innovative solutions withreal added value in terms of speed, efficiency andcomfort to the worlds most ambitious companies.

Door systemsNorgren is the worlds largest supplier of interior

door systems, offering a wide range of solutionsto meet a variety of customer needs and carriagespecifications. All Norgrens door systems easilysurpass the 30 minute fire barrier requirement,and do not allow passenger entrapment. They arereliable, safe and competitive, using a range ofproven Norgren pneumatic products that are easyto maintain and replace.

Door control valve assembliesNorgren provides modular valve systems forglobal train door manufacturers. Our solutionsare modular in design in order to ensure that thereplacement of existing systems is swift. Norgrencontinues to engineer solutions that meet designrequirements thus ensuring quick installation andreduction in downtime.


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VEHICLE FILTRATION EQUIPMENT-CREATING RELIABLE AND SAFEAIR SYSTEMS

Global rail vehicle owners and operators demandcontinuous improvement in the reliability andsafety throughout the operational life of theirtrains. Critical to performance are vehicle airsystems that can be affected by poor quality air.

Norgren has developed dedicated filtrationsolutions to meet and exceed customers varyingexpectations and requirements for reliability andsafety.

Critical vehicle air systems

Control valves employed in brakes and doorsystems, couplers, suspension or auxiliarysystems are susceptible to poor air quality, withcontamination by oil, water or particulate. Thismay lead to improper actuation or even failure tooperate. Their incorrect actuation may result inbrakes not being fully or correctly applied whilstthe vehicle is in motion. It may also lead toincorrect coupling, an uncomfortable journey forpassengers and complete vehicle failure.

Any of these undesirable actions can have greatfinancial implications for operators,dissatisfaction for customers and major safetyconcerns for both.

Air filtration equipmentNorgren is one of the largest suppliers of railvehicle filtration equipment in the world. Thishelps to overcome the demanding requirementsof continued safety and operating reliability.Critical systems where control valves areemployed can have filtration systems configuredto meet the increasing operational problemsexperienced with the air supply as vehicles age.Where more extreme conditions exist, standardequipment can be customised by design

modifications to exactly match the given flow,pressure and temperature demands. In this way,filtration systems can be provided that are not onlyfit for function but reliable, robust and designedwith minimum pressure drop thus achievingenergy efficiency as well as optimised runningcosts and compressor loading.

Dedicated filtration solutionsNorgren can draw upon its experience in diverseindustries to produce air filtration systems. Aircan be conditioned to meet each applicationsrequirement across all of the different elements ofa complete system. Norgren air filtration systemsdeliver air quality thus allowing equipment incritical areas of rail vehicles to operate reliablythroughout their working lives. Manufacturingmany on board ancillary systems andcomponents gives Norgren an unrivalledunderstanding of their needs and limitations

regarding air quality. Norgren has the ability tomatch the filtration system with the needs of thevalves and cylinders. If parts of the system proveparticularly difficult to protect with correctfiltration, the wide Norgren range of valves andcylinders can often be relied upon to overcomethese difficulties.

Engineering solutionsNorgrens engineers develop complete productpackages including modular 3stage 68 seriesfilter assemblies with special membrane dryers,heavy duty check valves, brass Ystrainers,Buschjost diaphragm and Webber solenoid valvesand drains to meet special voltage requirements.Norgren continues to exceed expectations byoffering fully customised solutions.


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CREATING UNRIVALLED ADDED VALUE

FOR OUR FREIGHT CUSTOMERS

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Moving goods by rail has become more profitablethanks to technological advances, marketrestructuring and more competitive regulatoryframeworks.

Norgrens engineers have extensive experience increating products and services for freightcustomers that are unrivalled in reliability, safetyand lifecycle competitiveness.

Iron ore wagon door operation systemsThe requirements of iron ore freight wagonbuilders demand door operation systems thatare tough and long lasting. A maximum productdischarge from the wagons as quickly as possiblecombined with minimal product hangup iscritical. Faced with these challenges, Norgrensdesign team engineer solutions which includespecially fabricated steel rear mounting on a 980cylinder and a special valve system allowing door

operation from either side of the wagon usingjust one spring return valve. Solutions provided byNorgren exceed expectations by enabling a 99.9%product discharge from the wagon in less than sixseconds.

State of the art grain wagonsNorgren supports the development of innovativegrain wagons through close partnership and fullunderstanding of the demanding applications.Having been awarded sole pneumatic supplierstatus with several customers clearlydemonstrates Norgrens determination toengineer a real competitive advantage for ourcustomers. This provides real cost savings onmaintenance and reliability over the entire life ofthe wagons.


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ON TRACK TO SUPPORTOUR PERMANENT WAY CUSTOMERS

A healthy permanent way is the basis of a safe andpredictable rail transportation system. This makesa first class design and the innovative engineeringof long lasting solutions critically important.

Norgrens engineering teams are ready for thischallenge. Norgren provides solutions that arereliable, can resist a harsh environment over timeand improve our customers competitiveness.

Retarder cylindersNorgrens engineers work closely together witha specialist seal manufacturer to develop a sealresistant to any build up of ice on the piston rodas well as protracted acid rain. Retarder cylindersprovided by Norgren prove to be effective anddurable.

Pneumatic points motor controlsNorgren provides innovative pneumatic controlsolutions for track and point systems. Oursolutions exceed expectations by providingcompact designs based on ISO Star valves,Webber valves, pressure switches, associatedisolation valves and Pneufit fittings. Customsolutions, close customer partnerships andNorgren technical engineering excellence deliversworld leading designs.

Mick Todd

Tom Ayres


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COMPREHENSIVE RANGE

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Climate controlNorgrens extensive rangeof solenoid valves includingdirect & indirect acting aswell as 3/2, 4/2, 5/2 & 5/3configurations.

Airline equipmentNorgrens range of airlineequipment provides highflow combined with minimum pressure losses.This delivers the accuracyyou have come to expectfrom Norgren. Norgren airpreparation products arebacked by a 2year

unconditional warranty.

FittingsConnection types includePushin, Composite,Compression, BSP Pipeand Hose Fittings.

ValvesIncreased installationefficiency, durability,competitive pricing andaesthetic appearance: Ourhigh flows coupled withcompact, robust designsprovide a good range ofmounting and electricalconnector options.

Pressure switchesNorgren offers acomprehensive range ofpressure switches forpneumatic, hydraulic andfluid applications: Suitablefor applications such asmonitoring of brakingsystem pressure.

ActuatorsNorgren offers an extensiverange of actuators includingcustom door actuators,ISO/VDMA, rodless,heavyduty and roundlinecylinders.

Norgren has a wide range of standard products that our global design teamsintegrate with 25 years Rail experience and real understanding of our customersneeds. This provides the optimum engineering solution focused on safety, reliabilityand lifecycle costs.


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Heavy duty cylindersLarge range of bore sizes ideal for

a wide variety of applications. Longestablished design, provenruggedness and reliability and anextensive choice of mountings.

Manually/Mechanically actuatedspool valvesManually & mechanically actuatedspool valves. Inline 3/2, 5/2 & 5/3,G1/8, G1/4.

Indirect solenoid actuated valvesHigh flow rate. Damped operation,clear compact design and solenoidinterchangeable without tools(Clickon). In accordance withDIN EN 6073028.

Pneumatic pressure switches1 TO 30 Bar. Goldplated contacts,vibration resistant to 15g. Microswitchapproved by UL and CSA. Safeoperation with direct interface toExcelon air line units. Conforms toATEX.

Metric fittings

For use in areas of vibration,Preassembled units with noassembly tools or heat required.Can be remade and thinner tubecan be used. Will cope with sometube misalignment.

Manifold & Sub-base valvesSolenoid & pilot actuated spool

valves w/Subbase. 5/2 & 5/3, ISO #1to ISO #3. Specially coated glandlessspool and sleeve for longtroublefree life and guaranteedswitching.

Angle seat valvesVisual position indicator asstandard. Damped closing (valvecloses against flow direction),suitable for contaminated flowfluids.

Push-in fittings

Compact units featuring retainedcollets and positive tube anchorage.For simple assembly of pneumaticcircuits: Wide range of typesavailable corrosion resistant.

SELECTED NORGREN PRODUCTS

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Customised door actuatorsystemsCustomisable length, compactdesign, integrated valves andelectronic circuitry: Quiet, smoothactuation and low maintenance.

ISO/VDMA CylindersSingle/double acting, 32 to 125mm. Conforms to ISO 6431, VDMA24562, NFE 490031. Profile barrelwith concealed tie rods, highperformance, stability, and reliability.

PROVEN, RELIABLE AND DURABLE

Olympian modular filtration systemEffective liquid removal and positivesolid particle filtration. Large filterelement area provides minimumpressure drop. Oil and dirtcontamination in outlet air withinISO 85731: Quality Class 1.7.2

Heavy duty non-return valvesS/520, C/520 Series:S/520, C/520 Series: Permit freeflow of air in one direction only.Simple, reliable design. Highoperating pressure. Y Strainers:Y Strainers:Protect equipment against cloggingand breakdown. Improve operationalreliability.


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