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Our comprehensive products and solutions
deliver value to the rail industry.
Our Value Commitment
The domestic rail industry is a growing market,
and several US cities are realizing its benefits to
the environment and relieving traffic congestion.
Thomas & Betts has serviced the rail industry for
decades in manufacturing and urban environments.
Our strength lies in our ability to provide:
T&B Engineered solutions — Our products are
designed to perform dependably in marine and
hazardous area environments and around high-vibration
equipment. They can withstand harsh chemicals,
extreme temperatures and ultraviolet penetration.
Tested reliability — Our products are rigorously tested
for use in highly corrosive environments, with proven
results in thousands of installations.
Expert support — Thomas & Betts technical experts
are available at every stage of a project, from planning
and site preparation, OEM equipment design, through
construction and MRO.
Training and certification — Thomas & Betts
conducts training programs on specific products
and works closely with all accredited electrical
industry associations.
Product availability — Our industry-leading distributor
network assures you of reliable and on-time delivery.
Flexibility and compatibility — Thomas & Betts
products meet various global standards, and our wide
product range will ease the transition in any project.
Total cost savings — Today’s
project management requires
minimizing maintenance,
replacement and downtime costs.
Our well-engineered products are
made with those savings in mind.
Product Platforms
Thomas & Betts brings greater efficiency in design
and installation to any rail application. We provide
companies with electrical system solutions to help
protect their employees and assets while increasing
safety, sustainability and revenues.
Wire and Cable Management — T&B invented
the Ty-Rap ® cable tie in 1958 and continues to lead
the world in innovative wire and cable management.
OEMs, panel builders, contractors and maintenance
personnel depend on T&B electrical boxes, cable ties,
weatherproof enclosures, cable tray and modular metal
framing to do the job right and help reduce installation
time and costs.
Cable Protection Systems — T&B Cable Protection
Systems provide unsurpassed protection for wire
and cables in the most demanding applications. They
encompass industry-leading flexible conduit systems,
PVC-coated conduit and fittings and explosion-proof
conduit systems meeting worldwide standards for
hazardous locations.
Power Connection and Control — For reliable
connection and intelligent control of electrical
power, T&B mechanical and compression connectors,
grounding products, medium-voltage cable accessories,
high-voltage fuses, vacuum interrupters, reclosers
and capacitor switches are specified worldwide
in the industrial, construction and utility markets.
Safety Technology — Protecting lives and property
requires state-of-the-art technology. T&B is a worldwide
leader in emergency lighting and supporting central
battery systems, lighting for hazardous locations and
surge protection. T&B Safety Technology extends
the life of your electrical system and protects your
employees and assets.
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