KRUCH https://kruch.com/en/ Railway Innovations Wed, 27 May 2026 08:23:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://kruch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cropped-favicon1-kruch-32x32.png KRUCH https://kruch.com/en/ 32 32 FROM IDEA TO FINISHED CATENARY CLAMP https://kruch.com/en/from-idea-to-finished-catenary-clamp/ https://kruch.com/en/from-idea-to-finished-catenary-clamp/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 08:23:15 +0000 https://kruch.com/?p=11735 #KRUCHInsights: A look behind the scenes – How is a new catenary clamp developed?

At KRUCH Railway Innovations GmbH, it all starts with an idea and a key question: What problem is the clamp designed to solve?

1. Idea & Requirements
Based on the problem statement, we define all requirements. This results in a clearly structured list of requirements.

2. Standards & Digital Development
Even at this early stage, we take into account all relevant ISO/EN standards that define how a catenary clamp must be developed and tested.
Building on this, theoretical development proceeds with the help of 3D design and simulation. An initial draft is created and refined. Selected customers and users are involved in the development process to ensure the clamp is developed to fit perfectly.

3. Prototyping
Now it becomes tangible:
• 3D printing of an initial plastic prototype for look and feel
• Adjustments and improvements
• Final sample as a metal-printed prototype

 

4. Testing & Validation
The terminal is thoroughly inspected, tested, and refined.
Based on the results, a decision is made regarding further mass production.

For us, innovation means: thinking systematically, testing early and thoroughly, and consistently optimizing.

You can find out more about our work on our website www.kruch.com!

Any questions? Contact us: sales@kruch.com

]]> https://kruch.com/en/from-idea-to-finished-catenary-clamp/feed/ 0 KRUCH WISHES YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS https://kruch.com/en/kruch-wishes-you-a-merry-christmas/ https://kruch.com/en/kruch-wishes-you-a-merry-christmas/#respond Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:54:11 +0000 https://kruch.com/?p=11677 As the year draws to a close, we would like to thank all our customers, partners and friends. Your trust and willingness to break new ground enable us to innovate, progress and continuously develop. Together, we are shaping the future and providing important impulses.

We look forward to more inspiring projects in the coming year and wish you a relaxing and festive holiday season!

WE ARE RECHARGING OUR BATTERIES
KRUCH will be closed for the holidays from 22 December 2025 to 6 January 2026. We will be back at your service as usual on 7 January 2026.

Until then, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a successful start to the New Year!

Any questions? Contact us: sales@kruch.com

]]> https://kruch.com/en/kruch-wishes-you-a-merry-christmas/feed/ 0 KRUCH at TRAKO 2025! https://kruch.com/en/kruch-at-trako-2025/ https://kruch.com/en/kruch-at-trako-2025/#respond Thu, 04 Sep 2025 06:58:49 +0000 https://kruch.com/?p=11664 From 23 to 26 September, it’s finally that time again – the 16th International Railway Fair TRAKO in Poland!

Visit us at our joint booth E.49 with our partner Panthohealth. Experience first-hand how we are helping to shape the future of railway and overhead line technology with innovative solutions.

We will be presenting our latest developments on the following topics

  • Overhead line products such as hanger clamps etc. (More info here.)
  • Energy Flow Simulation (EFS) of light rail networks (More Info here.)
  • EFS: Depot Simulator
  • Trolleybus checkpoint (More info here.)

More about TRAKO

  • Largest and most prestigious industry gathering in Poland
  • Second largest rail transport fair in Europe
  • Presentation of current developments in transport systems and railway infrastructure
  • Dozens of specialist events in cooperation with partners and exhibitors

More information about TRAKO

Any questions? Contact us: sales@kruch.com

]]> https://kruch.com/en/kruch-at-trako-2025/feed/ 0 KRUCH at the European Light Rail Congress in Málaga https://kruch.com/en/kruch-at-the-european-light-rail-congress-in-malaga/ https://kruch.com/en/kruch-at-the-european-light-rail-congress-in-malaga/#respond Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:39:34 +0000 https://kruch.com/?p=11627 KRUCH will be attending the European Light Rail Congress in Málaga on March 19 and 20, 2025. As the leading specialist event for urban rail transport, the congress brings together decision-makers, operators and technology providers to discuss current developments and innovative solutions.

KRUCH will have its own stand and will give a presentation in the official conference program. The focus will be on solutions for sustainable and efficient energy distribution in rail transport.

Date: March 19-20, 2025
Location: Málaga, Spain

Presentation: EFS – The Energy Bank for the Rotterdam Tram Network
A special highlight is the presentation by KRUCH and RET, which deals with innovative approaches to energy efficiency in the Rotterdam streetcar network.

Speakers:

  • Ferran Rovira, CEO KRUCH SIDOS
  • Leo Vliegenthart, Integral Asset Administrator RET

The presentation provides insights into the simulation results of the KRUCH Energy Flow Simulation (EFS) system and shows how optimized energy distribution opens up significant savings potential in urban rail transport.

We are looking forward to the professional exchange in Málaga!

Register now!

]]> https://kruch.com/en/kruch-at-the-european-light-rail-congress-in-malaga/feed/ 0 InnoTrans is back! https://kruch.com/en/innotrans-is-back/ https://kruch.com/en/innotrans-is-back/#respond Tue, 03 Sep 2024 14:37:30 +0000 https://kruch.com/?p=11577 From 24 to 27 September it’s finally time again – InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin!
Visit us at our KRUCH booth in hall 22, booth 400.

We will be presenting our latest developments on the following topics

  • Energy Flow Simulation (EFS) of light rail networks (More Info here.)
  • EFS: Depot Simulator
  • Trolleybus checkpoint (More info here.)
  • Overhead line products such as hanger clamps etc. (More info here.)


More about InnoTrans
This year’s 14th InnoTrans has a lot to offer:

  • Around 2,900 exhibitors from 59 countries in 42 exhibition halls
  • 200,000 square metres of exhibition space – a new InnoTrans record
  • 220 world innovations – more in the World Innovation Guide
  • InnoTrans Convention as a place for high-level dialogue
  • NEW! AI Mobility Lab as a dedicated exhibition area for AI, cybersecurity, data protection and robotics in Hall 7.1a
  • InnoTrans App
  • And more …
]]> https://kruch.com/en/innotrans-is-back/feed/ 0 Kruch is an “Austrian model company” https://kruch.com/en/kruch-is-an-austrian-model-company/ https://kruch.com/en/kruch-is-an-austrian-model-company/#respond Wed, 03 Apr 2024 19:36:22 +0000 https://kruch.com/?p=11564 Exam passed! Kruch is delighted to have been awarded the seal of quality and thus labelled as one of Austria’s model companies. The Austria Quality Seal of the ÖQA, “Österreichische Arbeitsgemeinschaft zur Förderung der Qualität” (Austrian Working Group for the Promotion of Quality) has been labelling Austrian model companies and outstanding business premises since 1992.

Not only customer satisfaction and working atmosphere, but also business conduct in relation to partners and suppliers as well as internal processes and sustainability play a decisive role in the awarding of the seal of quality. Due to regular inspections by independent testing institutes, the above-average quality standard is maintained and is a guarantee for continuous quality.

In addition to the “Austrian Model Company” award, Kruch has several other certificates and seals of approval. These include awards focussing on environmental management and occupational health and safety management, as well as certificates for workplace health promotion and ISO certifications.

Here you will find an overview of all the seals of approval and certificates awarded.

]]> https://kruch.com/en/kruch-is-an-austrian-model-company/feed/ 0 KRUCH AT THE EUROPEAN LIGHT RAIL CONGRESS IN SEVILLA https://kruch.com/en/kruch-at-the-european-light-rail-congress-in-sevilla/ https://kruch.com/en/kruch-at-the-european-light-rail-congress-in-sevilla/#respond Tue, 27 Feb 2024 20:14:49 +0000 https://kruch.com/?p=11538 Kruch Railway Innovations is delighted to be exhibiting and speaking at the European Light Rail Congress in Sevilla. 

„After our successful participation at the UK Light Rail Conference 2023, we are excited to present our EFS energy flow simulation again to a pan-European professional light rail audience.“ says Jan Röhl, Kruch-CEO.

The EFS energy flow simulation enables light rail operators to identify and optimise energy savings, system planning operational conditions, technical threats and problem zones, predictive maintenance and much more. 

EFS: Your light rail network in your hands – see you in Sevilla! 

Find here more information about the European Light Rail Congress. 

]]> https://kruch.com/en/kruch-at-the-european-light-rail-congress-in-sevilla/feed/ 0 ROTTERDAM: POWERBANK AS A SENSATION FOR TRAMS https://kruch.com/en/rotterdam-powerbank-as-a-sensation-for-trams/ https://kruch.com/en/rotterdam-powerbank-as-a-sensation-for-trams/#respond Wed, 17 Jan 2024 09:47:21 +0000 https://kruch.com/?p=11484 Sustainability is also a top priority in the Netherlands. The expansion of lines through new residential areas and the resulting increase in electricity demand pose a particular challenge for the Rotterdam transport operator RET.

Kruch is part of a small tram sensation! 

Rotterdam’s public transport operator RET (Rotterdamse Elektrische Tram) is currently testing a “power bank”, a kind of large energy storage unit that stores the energy generated when the trams brake and makes it available for reuse. 

These improvements could only be calculated and modelled using Kruch’s energy flow simulation (EFS) measurements. This allowed meaningful data to be collected, demonstrating the efficient use of braking energy by the Power Bank. As a result, RET was able to significantly increase capacity and save resources in the long term. 

Initial scenario 

Electric trams are supplied with electrical energy from the substations. When the tram brakes, electrical energy is produced via the electric motor in generator mode and fed back into the grid. This energy can only be used if another consumer is in the immediate vicinity and can absorb a large proportion of the energy. 

The ideal situation would therefore be another vehicle that starts at the same time and can thus be driven by the recuperated energy of the braking vehicle. This timing is difficult, requires enormous synchronisation effort and has an impact on the timetable and electrical grid stability. Therefore, in practice, this braking energy is often dissipated by braking resistors located on the vehicle and converted into heat. 

This energy converted into waste heat is lost and can no longer be reutilised. RET was therefore looking for a solution that would utilise the energy fed into the tram network from the substations as efficiently as possible. 

Optimal utilisation of braking energy 

The idea: a “power bank” that stores this energy and makes it available for the next tram. It acts like a transformer station without a power connection. A transformer station that uses batteries and modern high-performance electronics to store electricity and make it available again at the right time. 

RET had the concept calculated and simulated by the Austrian company Kruch Railway Innovations. A recently constructed turning loop in Rotterdam with high vehicle frequency is an ideal place to test this power bank. The modelling carried out by Kruch using energy flow simulation (EFS) shows that a power bank would be a solution here. This allows RET to significantly increase capacity without having to build a new substation. 

Would you like to know more about the EFS energy flow simulation? You can find all the information and further reference examples here.

]]> https://kruch.com/en/rotterdam-powerbank-as-a-sensation-for-trams/feed/ 0 WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS https://kruch.com/en/we-wish-you-a-merry-christmas-2/ https://kruch.com/en/we-wish-you-a-merry-christmas-2/#respond Tue, 19 Dec 2023 11:46:09 +0000 https://kruch.com/?p=11462 As the year draws to a close, we would like to take this opportunity to thank our customers, partners and friends. Innovation, advance and progress are only possible for us thanks to courageous and progressive companions like you! Together we move this world and make our contribution.

We are looking forward to many exciting projects to come next year and wish you a nice holidays.

WE ALSO TREAT OURSELVES TO SOME TIME OUT

KRUCH will be on company vacations from 23.12.2023 – 07.01.2024. From 08 January 2024 we will be available for you again fully recharged.

In the meantime, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

]]> https://kruch.com/en/we-wish-you-a-merry-christmas-2/feed/ 0 NICKEL PLATED FEEDER CLAMP – FOR THE PERFECT CONNECTION https://kruch.com/en/nickel-plated-feeder-clamp-for-the-perfect-connection/ https://kruch.com/en/nickel-plated-feeder-clamp-for-the-perfect-connection/#respond Sun, 17 Sep 2023 07:09:40 +0000 https://kruch.com/?p=11441 The connection between aluminium messenger wires and copper jumper wires is very problematic.
If an electrically conductive liquid like condensate or general humidity meets a connection of copper and aluminium, an electrochemical reaction forming a contact element. The potential difference forming the contact element with the copper electrode (anode), the electrolyte (water) and the aluminum electrode (cathode).
The voltage generated is short-circuited via the contact between copper and aluminum parts. This process creates a decomposition of the aluminum and starts even with the smallest copper particles on counter part, the copper itself does not decompose.
The solution to this process is to connect these two systems with “neutral” material, with our nickel plated feeder clamp FKL and nickel plated hanger clamp HKL-02 you can make a safe and reliable connection from your copper system to an aluminum messenger wire.
Interested? Please feel free to contact us at: sales@kruch.at.
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