Schaltbau drives rail innovation forward with high-power contactors for propulsion and battery-train systems
Key solutions to be showcased at upcoming Raillog Korea and Sifer France
Schaltbau, a global leader in direct current (DC) technology, continues to advance rail propulsion and battery-train systems with its enhanced portfolio of high-power contactors. The company today announced that its latest solutions, tailored specifically for the evolving needs of modern rail electrification, will be showcased at prominent international events, Raillog Korea (June 18-21) and Sifer France (June 24-26).
“Battery electric and hybrid propulsion are no longer technology visions — they’re already delivering real benefits today. We know, for instance, that electric trains can emit up to 65% less CO₂ in service compared to diesel counterparts, depending on the local electricity mix,” said Helmut Pusch, CEO of Schaltbau Group. “That’s a transformative efficiency gain, and it’s exactly what Schaltbau’s contactors are enabling across modern rail systems.”
Rooted in technologies proven across demanding rail applications for decades, Schaltbau’s CP and CF series of high-power contactors deliver robust performance in both propulsion and battery-train contexts. Featuring advanced arc-extinguishing chambers, modular configurations, and bi-directional switching, they are now available in new variants.
The CP Series, ranging from 600 A to 2,000 A (new variants rated at 800 A, 1,000 A, and 1,500 A), are designed for seamless heavy load operation, minimal energy losses and maximum uptime and thereforekey to reducing total cost of ownership (TCO) in demanding rail applications. At the same time, the new modular, multipole CF contactor series configurable up to 400 A with AC/DC switching capability isideal for integrating traction units and onboard energy storage. Both solutions significantly enhance the performance and safety of battery-train architectures by effectively managing high-current conditions during battery connection and disconnection cycles.
In addition to its contactor portfolio, Schaltbau will also showcase further product highlights including connectors, precision-engineered snap-action switches, and electrics for rolling stock including driver desks and displays of its daughter company, SPII.
Schaltbau is a global leader in DC power solutions, specializing in products and solutions that drive electrification across industries. With a broad portfolio of contactors, connectors, switches, and safety components, Schaltbau has been helping partners and customers solve challenges in rail for generations. Building on this legacy with its new brand Eddicy, they also develop cutting-edge solutions designed to meet the highest standards of safety and reliability for switching and protecting DC applications in energy and e-mobility. Headquartered in Munich, Germany, and supported by a global team of over 1,000 employees, Schaltbau continues to shape the future of electrification with nearly a century of expertise.