Different Types of Electric Locomotive Parts

There are various types of Electric Locomotive Parts. Some of which include the pantograph, emergency brake, coupler, etc. Some of the parts are discussed below-

Pantograph

The electric currents are collected with the help of the devices known as pantographs and the current collected is used for powering an EMU or electric locomotive unit. The pantographs are employed to make connections with the cable or the electrified overhead wire.

Pantographs are found in various sizes and shapes which depend upon the factors like power requirements, speed of the train set or locomotive, systems used for power supply etc. The main parts of the pantograph include the upper arm which is attached to the head or pan collector, pivot against roof which is attached the upper arm of the locomotive or the carriage and the lower arm which attached to the pivot.  The wire pick up is touched by the head of the pantograph. The head consists of metalized carbon strip which helps in collecting the current.

Emergency Brakes

The special brakes which are mainly found in electric or diesel locomotives are known as emergency brakes. When an emergency occurs the emergency brake is used for stopping the leading locomotive as well as the entire train. Emergency brakes used in electric locomotives are pedals and these used in diesel or steam locomotives are present as handles.

Air pressure of large amounts is applied on emergency brakes to revert from train brakes, dynamic brakes or lap brakes which are situated inside an average locomotive. When these emergency brakes are applied through the emergency valves the air pressure travels simultaneously.

Some of the Electric Locomotive Spares include the electrical switchgear, LED indication panel, relay panel, resister unit etc. Electrical switchgear are combinations of circuit breakers or fuses and electrical disconnect switches which are used for isolating, protecting and controlling electrical equipments. Electrical switchgear are used to clear the faults downstream and also to de energize the equipments so that the work is allowed to be carried out. The equipments which use switch gears are directly connected or linked with the electric supply for reliability.

There are many types of Diesel Engine Locomotive Parts. Some of which include turbo charger, crankshaft, cylinder etc. The shafts which are used for connecting the pistons of a diesel locomotive?s engine are known as crankshafts. Connecting rods are used by the crankshafts to operate the pistons which help in transferring the power to the remaining parts of the drive line like the gear boxes, electric generator, drive shafts, etc.

All types of Electric Locomotive Parts are available online. Persons or organizations interested in these parts can directly contact the manufacturers in their official websites.