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THE
WORLD
OF DELLNER
www.dellner.com

WELCOME
TO THE WORLD
OF DELLNER
Dellner Couplers AB
Sweden
Dellner’s mission is to provide Train Connection
Systems with innovative concepts and excellent
global After Sales service to make travel safer and
more reliable.
During recent months, the managerial reorganization
of our New Sales and After Sales
business units has enabled Dellner to provide
improved solutions in all areas of service, products
and processes. This means we are now able to
meet the market requirements for maintenance
and overhaul support for the full 30 years
operational life expectancy.
Many of our customers confirm that our
technical concepts enhance performance and are
commercially advantageous thanks to our global
production and assembly workshops fulfiling
their local requirements. For operators it is also
a substantial advantage to have local support
and an available supply of spare parts as well a
reliable team to fulfil future service requirements.
In 2014 we launched the SGX gangway offering
interior panels, an initial overhaul period after
15 years, very advanced operational features and
unmatched passenger comfort.
Many other improvements target the cost of
ownership of the complete coupler system which
makes our modules very competitive.
There are specific highlights such as our
-50 o C application in Russia, special light weight
developments for North America and Monorails
and also our new 1 Gbit data contact for inter-car
communications and video surveillance.
Spectacular steps are also taking place in Crash
Energy Management. In cooperation with our
sister company, Dellner Dampers, and other
external suppliers we have improved many
features of vehicle Crash Systems.
All our activities, objectives, values and our success
are defined by our customers and are driven by
our motivation to offer them the highest level of
support and innovation.
By earning your trust and fulfilling your
expectations, we will be able to grow and build
a better tomorrow together.
CEO & President
David Pagels
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Message from the CEO
Dellner Group
History of Dellner
Segmented Gangway ConneXion - SGX
Dellner Products
Automatic couplers
High-speed data contacts (D-REX)
Semi-permanent couplers
Foldable Albert couplers
Adapters
Modular coupler concepts
Hatches
Gangways
Train Protection Products
Crash Energy Management (D-BOX)
After Sales Services
Certificates
New Sales Projects
Commuters
Metro
Light Rail Vehicles
After Sales Projects
Dellner Service Center
Keep Together
This is Sweden
Swedish Innovations
Contacts
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DELLNER GROUP
Dellner Components has its office in Falun, Sweden,
and its production facility and head office are located
in Gdynia, northern Poland. Dellner Components
manufactures, develops and improves products and
sub-systems for daily use in the train, offshore, marine,
defence, steel and mining industries. The company
has global material procurement with its own staff in
Sweden, Poland and China.
Additionally, Dellner Components is the supplier of
sub-assembly materials and components for coupling
systems to Dellner Train Connection Systems. In
the supply chain, Dellner Components is located
between vary basic raw materials and advanced high
end sub-assemblies.
Dellner Brakes is a company within the Dellner
Group that develops, manufactures, markets and
maintains brake solutions for industrial and marine
applications. Over the last few years Dellner Brakes
has grown significantly. The company’s brake
systems are used within the offshore industry, the
mining industry, the paper industry, in oil and energy
production, for cranes, winches and a number
of different industrial vehicles. Most customers
are located in Scandinavia, the USA, Europe, Asia
and Australia. When it comes to marine brake
applications, Dellner Brakes is a world leader. The
company’s products are fitted in large military ships,
oil tankers, freight ships, ferries, luxury yachts, luxury
liners such as The Queen Mary 2, and sailing ships
such as the Gothenburg, a replica of an original ship
launched in 1738.
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Dellner is a Swedish company with more
than 70 years of experience in the rail
industry. The company serves all of the
world’s leading train manufacturers and
operators by providing durable, reliable
and innovative products and services.
Dellner offers full Train Connection Systems
including couplers, gangways, hatches,
dampers and crash management systems,
complemented by superior After Sales care
and support. Dellner’s headquarters are
located in Sweden with a global network
that includes subsidiaries, branches and
agents in 13 countries all over the world.
Established in 1948 as the Woodville Rubber
Company Ltd. and part of the Dellner Group
since 2009, Dellner Woodville continues to be
at the forefront of polymer technology designing,
manufacturing and delivering innovative flexible
solutions for some of the world’s most challenging
and demanding environments. The company
extensively supplies custom-made polymer
components to the oil and gas, power generation,
defence, civil engineering and mass transit sectors.
Moreover, Dellner Woodville supplies rubber
elements to Dellner Train Connection Systems.
It manufactures a range of life-saving materials
for passenger vehicles that exceed the stringent
requirements of fire safety performance. Dellner
Woodville works with both natural and synthetic
elastomers as well as a range of engineered
textiles; this diversity allows them to achieve an
optimum level of product cost and performance.
The products dedicated to the rail industry are
designed with safety in mind; they are formulated
and tested to comply with the latest global
standards in fire and toxic emission compliance.
Dellner Dampers is a global supplier of innovative
bogie, inter-car and yaw dampers to some of the
world’s leading train manufacturers and operators.
Dellner Dampers provides innovative damping
solutions to the group’s own coupler business.
Product development and testing are carried out
in-house. The company’s dampers and buffers are
used in ventures such as Stockholm’s new regional
trains, Norway’s express and airport trains, the
Oresund commuter train linking Malmo with
Copenhagen and new city trams introduced in
cities throughout Europe and in other parts of
the world. The industrial arm of Dellner Dampers
provides buffers and dampers for all kinds of crane
and bridge applications. Dellner Dampers has stay
cable dampers installed on more than 10 cablestayed
bridges worldwide, including the world’s
longest cable-stayed bridge, Russkiy Bridge, which
is currently under construction in Vladivostok,
Russia. Dellner Dampers are also found in the
container spreaders produced by the world’s
leading manufacturer, Cargotec.
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MISSION
Dellner provides Train Connection Systems with innovative concepts and an excellent
global After Sales service which makes travel safer, more reliable and profitable.
VISION
To become the preferred supplier for coupler and gangway systems.
OUR COMPANY - OUR HISTORY
The history of Dellner starts in 1941 when Mr. Jan
Dellner established a small production facility in the
north of Sweden where he started manufacturing
automatic couplers exclusively for the Swedish
market. Over the years we have grown to become
a major global player within Train Connection
Systems, serving customers all over the world.
Dellner has always focused on innovative research
and advanced design and by doing so we have
introduced several global breakthroughs in the
rail industry in the past half century. In 1984, we
were the first manufacturer to launch the gas
hydraulic damper in couplers. This was followed
by the production of snow gaiters and front hatch
mechanisms in the nineties. The last several years
have seen new products successfully implemented
in front to intermediate train systems. Throughout
the history of Dellner, one of the biggest milestones
was the acquisition of the Woodville factory which
allowed use to produce gangways in house. With
this acquisition Dellner became the world’s leading
system integrator when it comes to the interface
between rail cars and train front ends. We supply
full Train Connection Systems and serve all major
train manufacturers and operators worldwide.
We have more than 500 employees located across
the globe working at our factories and sales offices
in 13 countries. Our top priority is to always offer
our customers the right quality, excellent delivery
accuracy, great flexibility and local presence.
In addition we provide an excellent After Sales
service for the majority of existing car types,
regardless of make. Many large service operators
in the After Sales market have chosen Dellner as
their supplier.
Technical milestones
Design, manufacturing and sales
of automatic couplers in Sweden
First to introduce gas hydraulic
dampers couplers
Introduced retractable automatic
coupler and semi-trailer joint
Introduced the snow gaiter
and the front hatch mechanism
First to introduce multiplied
deformation tubes
First to introduce a high-speed data
transmission system in automatic
couplers
WHAT WE ARE KNOWN FOR
Acquisition of British gangway
manufacturer Woodville
• Securing the safety of passengers by offering reliable and quality products.
• Providing cost savings through modular concepts.
• Long experience in the railway industry.
• Constant aspirations for innovations.
• Professional support from the first phase of projects through to production, planning, delivery and servicing.
• Extraordinary service support in the areas of maintenance, upgrades and overhauls.
Launched new SGX gangway
(Segmented Gangway ConneXion)
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LET’S MEET IN
DELLNER’S WORLD
OF FUTURE TRAIN
CONNECTIONS

In September 2014 Dellner launched the
SGX (Segmented Gangway ConneXion) – a
revolutionary Train Connection System which
creates the greatest potential for both operators
and producers. Together with their flat floors
and panelled walls, the SGX gangways contribute
to a unique passenger experience and maximum
capacity. Very natural and controlled movement
of the system results in an extended bellows life
and reduced life cycle costs. The new gangway
will definitely change the way of future travelling!
Let’s meet SGX
The purpose of a gangway is to provide a safe
and comfortable passage between vehicles for
the use of passengers and crew. This passage may
also contribute to the available passenger space in
Metros and similar vehicles.
Desirable features are good aesthetics to
complement the vehicle interior and exterior,
low maintenance, long service life and ease of
installation.
Segmented Gangway ConneXion (SGX) was
developed to meet existing needs and offer new
functionality in a fundamentally new way.
SGX bridges the space between the vehicle ends
by dividing this space into segments, reducing
the relative movement between each segment
and thus offering a controlled and predictable
passenger space.
Old solution vs new solution
Traditional gangways depend on the flexible bellows
to fulfil two functions – create an environmental
barrier and a force transmitting unit. Fulfilling two
different functions means that they cannot be
optimised for both.
SGX separates these 2 functions. The bellows
are entirely passive and are only required to be
an environmental barrier. Force transmission is
carried out by polymer springs in the gangway,
positioned between segment hoops, creating a
dynamic skeleton. Both the bellows and springs can
now be fully optimised for their functions, offering
better performance and a 15 year lifespan.
Unlike traditional gangways, SGX moves in a
completely predictable way. This allows for a better
passenger experience inside the gangway and
prevents problems such as the gangway impacting
with the body end during large movements.
The use of a dynamic skeleton to which the bellows
and panels are attached means most maintenance
and overhaul activities can be carried out on the
vehicle without the need to remove the gangway,
saving time and money.
PATENT APPLIED FOR
An excellent solution that
will revolutionise the market
SGX is a fully integrated module comprising outer
bellows, vehicle mounting frames, tread plate,
internal walls and ceiling. It can be connected to the
vehicle using bolts or quick release latch system.
The outer bellows are made from silicone rubber,
providing a long lifespan, high fire resistance, high
noise attenuation and low thermal conductivity.
The inner walls can be either conventional bellows
or a segmented panel system, offering a range of
aesthetic possibilities for vehicle designers. The
tread plate and ceiling are segmented to offer a very
flat overall surface and small relative movements
between segments for a safe, comfortable
passenger experience.
We listen carefully
to our customers
The customer will enjoy a more spacious gangway
interior as well as a feeling of security due to the
robust structural design of SGX. The SGX gangway
movements are much more natural and intuitive
than those of a conventional gangway, adding to the
feeling of comfort and security.
Due to the predictable movements of the SGX
gangway and the dynamic skeleton structure,
vehicle designers have new possibilities. It is now
possible to easily integrate additional features into
the gangway such as passenger barriers at the
edge of the body profile and air ducts in the space
between the outer bellows and inner surfaces. It
even becomes possible to interact with the jumper
cables to help control their movements and
provide a more benign operating environment for
them, thus potentially reducing maintenance issues.
SGX fulfils the basic needs to provide a safe,
comfortable passenger environment with
competitive overall lifecycle costs and easy
maintenance for the train operator.
The SGX design allows for a generally wider internal
gangway as it is better able to accommodate large
vehicle movements due to the segmented design.
Due to the choice of panels or bellows on the
gangway interior, there is a wide range of aesthetic
options allowing the gangway to harmonise with
the rest of the vehicle interior.
SGX has been designed for ease of assembly,
high passenger comfort, ease of maintenance and
overhaul, and competitive overall lifecycle costs.
The concept has been validated by CAD modelling,
physical modelling, small scale dynamic testing, fullsize
endurance testing and real-world passenger
service.
The performance of the SGX gangway closely
matches predicted behaviour, further validating the
basic concept and the design configuration.
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DELLNER TURNS TRUST
INTO PRODUCTS
Many train manufacturers search for experienced suppliers who are able to deliver entire systems during train
production. This can save time and money and also ensure a fast and high level of service after purchase. The
same scenario is also possible when it comes to connection systems used within the train body. Dellner is the
worldwide leader in the production of integrated systems for connecting train vehicles. We appreciate the trust
that our customers place in us and we turn it into products – safe products.
INTERMEDIATE SYSTEMS
• GANGWAYS
COUPLERS
Dellner has been developing and manufacturing couplers for more than 70 years which gives us the certainty
that we are supplying the best quality products. All Dellner couplers are produced and adapted to individual
customer needs. This means we offer more types of couplers than any other company (around 500 separate
options are available). Couplers from Dellner are used all over the world in every type of railed vehicle including
DMUs, EMUs, Commuters, High-Speed-Trains, LRVs, Metros, Monorails and People Movers.
AUTOMATIC COUPLERS
• An automatic coupler makes it possible to connect railway vehicles automatically.
• It creates a safe and reliable mechanical connection, a pneumatic connection and also an electrical connection
between the vehicles.
• Coupling is carried out at low speed without manual assistance, thus ensuring maximum safety for this critical
manoeuvre. It results in a rigid, slack-free and fully latched connection. Furthermore, with the designed centring
and support arrangement it allows for both horizontal and vertical track variations.
• Uncoupling the mechanism head can be carried out either remotely from the driver’s cab or at the coupler
itself using manual release. Once the vehicles have moved apart, the couplers are automatically reset, ready to
be coupled again.
• Provides an optimised energy absorption solution for maximum protection of the vehicle and the passengers.
• Many different types of couplers are available depending on the required forces, applications and technical
limitations.
• Thanks to the availability of different types of coupler heads, e.g. latch type, SA3, AAR and Tomlinson, Dellner
can provide couplers that are compatible with almost every other type of coupler used in the world today.
• Special products such as foldable or retractable couplers are also available.
• SEMI-PERMANENT COUPLERS
• CRASH ENERGY MANAGEMENT
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FRONT END SYSTEMS
• AUTOMATIC COUPLERS
• FOLDABLE ALBERT COUPLERS
• HIGH-SPEED DATA CONTACTS
(D-REX)
• ADAPTERS
• HATCHES
• TRAIN PROTECTION PRODUCTS
• CRASH ENERGY MANAGEMENT
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HIGH-SPEED DATA CONTACTS (D-REX)
• Dellner’s 100 Mbit/s robust Ethernet connection system.
• High-speed data transmission up to 1 Gbit.
• D-REX can be fitted to the coupler and retrofitted into any existing electrical coupler head.
• Quick, simple and repeatable assembly method.
• An excellent support to the customer’s needs for high-speed data transmission in both new vehicles and
upgrades of existing rolling stock.
FOLDABLE ALBERT COUPLERS
• Safe and cost effective connections for Light Rail Vehicles.
• Low, medium or high energy absorption available.
• The coupler head can be changed without removing the entire coupler from the train.
• Two types for operational and emergency use (both for 200kN or 400kN).
ADAPTERS
SEMI-PERMANENT COUPLERS
• Provide coupling between cars of a train performed manually; suitable as a cost effective solution where
vehicles are rarely separated.
• Provide a secure and safe connection between the cars.
• Impact absorbing elements which provide full safety during collisions.
• Option of integrated electrical and pneumatic connections.
• Available with gangway support.
• Different types of adapters compatible with every coupler used in the world.
• Shunting adapters – used to move trains methodically, e.g. in yards.
• Rescue/emergency adapters – used for rescue/emergency operations to move trains from occupied track to the
nearest depot.
• Tractor adapters/fork lift adapters – used for special vehicles in yards.
• Special adapters/couplers – special devices, e.g. ferry (boat) coupler to keep trains coupled to a beam inside a ferry.
• Pneumatic connections available: MRP, BP.
• Offered as a one piece adapter or divided into two or more parts in order to reduce the handling weight.
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MODULAR CONCEPTS FOR FAST DELIVERY
HATCHES
Dellner provides modular couplers which are characterised by flexibility and functionality – giving operators the
benefits of lower maintenance costs and better availability of spare parts.
Thanks to our modular concept we can offer our customers short lead-times as soon as the order is placed, thus
improving their own time schedules.
Dellner modular products are solid solution tested on a large number of trains which run in many different parts
of the world.
• Provide maximum performance and superior quality and safety.
• Fast delivery and high availability of spare parts.
• Short service time during eventual repairs.
• Proven solutions with references from different areas of the world.
• High quality – tried and tested in real life situations – combined with a low weight, long lifespan and
a competitive overall cost.
• Increased safety and up to 50% less weight for better fuel economy – new front hatch mechanism made
from high strength steel.
• Option for automatic manoeuvring of the aerodynamic front, which opens to free the coupler for coupling.
• Protection for the coupler and train front against dirt, snow, ice and other difficult weather conditions.
• Ordering both Dellner hatches and couplers enables us to take full system responsibility, guaranteeing all
applicable safety standards and perfect synchronization.
GANGWAYS
WE UNDERSTAND THE MEANING OF A “SAFE CONNECTlON”
Our couplers:
• Provide fully automatic mechanical, pneumatic and electrical connections
• Are reliable, high performance components
• Feature high energy absorption
• Have low maintenance costs
• Provide maximum availability of the train fleet
• Protect the car underframe
• Improve passenger comfort
• Require a minimum amount of time for coupling
• Provide a safe connection at high and extremely slow coupling speeds
• Are always available (all existing major couplers) ensuring that Dellner can always meet demands
for compatibility with existing couplers.
• Gangway designs for all vehicle types – from Light Rail to High-Speed-Trains.
• Articulated or coupled connections available.
• Application in extreme conditions from arctic cold to desert heat.
• Wide range of materials: silicone rubber, ethylene acrylic, CSM/CSPE,
EPDM, CR, reinforced textiles.
• Shape and colour designed to suit vehicle interior and exterior to give
train designers new possibilities.
• Maximum noise attenuation thanks to high quality materials.
• Compliant with national and international standards.
• OEM supply and after-market retrofit.
• Low overall cost of ownership due to minimal wear.
• Segmented Gangway ConneXion – SGX with superior performance and
aesthetic benefits.
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TRAIN PROTECTION PRODUCTS
• Protection gaiters protect the coupler and coupler box by providing a flexible membrane that does not
restrict the movement of the coupler and barrier against snow and ice build-up on the coupler pivot and other
sensitive parts.
• Prevent dust, sand, snow and ice build-up within the coupler box from underneath, therefore decreasing
premature wear and increasing the reliability of the coupler.
• Used in conjunction with coupler head heaters increases their efficiency by keeping the heat within the coupler
face and not heating the air around it prior to the coupler being coupled in extreme winter conditions.
• Option to order bespoke solutions to take into account the varying environmental conditions on each train line
and to ensure a safe, cost effective and reliable service for every fleet of trains.
Energy absorbers
There are many types of energy absorption components, each with different functions and capacities
STAGE 1.
GAS HYDRAULIC BUFFERS
AND VISCO ELASTIC BUFFERS
CRASH ENERGY MANAGEMENT (D-BOX)
Crash Energy Management (D-BOX) is a vital part of the coupler design for increasing demands on passenger
safety and to keep trains running on time. The combination of energy absorption components helps keep forces
and accelerations at acceptable levels to both save lives and prevent unnecessary damage to car bodies.
• The effect of a collision on a train is dependent upon the behaviour of the energy absorbers built into
the couplers
• Whatever the impact conditions, the couplers should not bottom out, otherwise high deceleration
will occur.
• Energy should be absorbed along the train and impact forces generated at vehicle interfaces must be
controlled, as these represent deceleration/acceleration at these positions.
• Crash Energy Management is used specifically for crash requirements standards such as EN15227 or
other applicable standards, as well as for optimising performance at maximum coupling speed.
CEM Simulations
Dellner has the know-how to offer products that can meet all of these requirements. With our own 1D simulation
software, we can run almost every possible load case so we find the best solution for our customers in terms
of energy performance and cost. More advanced crash sequences and 3D simulations can be performed with
LS-Dyna.
Capacity
• Stroke: 50-370mm.
• Force: 200-1500kN.
Features
• Fully reversible energy absorption up to intermediate speeds.
• Velocity sensitive.
• Keeps deceleration to a minimum.
• 80% efficiency.
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RUBBER ELEMENTS
3 types of EFG 3 with internal release functions
STAGE 3.
OVERRIDE PROTECTIONS
Pivot anchors with rubber elements and release functions
Capacity
• Stroke: 36-80mm.
• Force:

TECHNICAL SUPPORT & TRAINING
• Technical advice and training programmes in local languages.
• Experienced service staff and engineers.
• Comprehensive knowledge to help maintain the products correctly.
• 24/7/365 availability of our service staff.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
At Dellner we believe in partnership, and our strategy is to develop a long-term customer relationship with an attentive
professional service. When you buy a Dellner product you know that you always will get the support you want from
us – for the whole product lifecycle. Most train builders and operators we work for have used Dellner’s services for
decades and keep equipping their trains with Dellner products.
AFTER SALES SERVICES
To make life easier for you, Dellner offers various service agreements. By choosing one of four service contracts –
Dellner Bronze, Dellner Silver, Dellner Gold or Dellner Customised Service – you guarantee fast local service and
maintenance, enhanced safety and less downtime for your train fleet – at fixed low prices.
Dellner takes care of its products
The Dellner After Sales business unit provides customers with a range of excellent services including
modernisation and upgrades, overhaul, repairs, technical support and training, and service and maintenance
contracts. After Sales also deals with spare parts requests. So as to always be able to provide customers with a
great After Sales service, Dellner has a high local presence with offices and representatives all over the world.
In addition to our own facilities, we have a network of independent agents and technicians around the world
who are specially trained by us on the Dellner product range.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
BRONZE
Fixed low prices based on annual purchase volumes. Fast delivery and repairs with guaranteed lead times. We promise
to always keep the part you need in stock for fast delivery
UPGRADES AND MODERNISATION
• Upgrades and modernisation of all coupler types, regardless of make.
• Possibility of new functions depending on customer’s needs.
• Improvement of the products’ safety, availability and maintenance costs.
• Securing product lifetime and functionality.
OVERHAUL
• Overhaul service on all products offered by Dellner regardless of make.
• Regular overhauls on the customer’s side.
• Short downtime for rolling stock.
• Local service, high quality and fast turnaround times.
SILVER
All the benefits of Bronze (above) plus: yearly on-site check-up and the possibility to extend the warranty plan.
GOLD
Our “Fit and Forget” concept that ensures the maximum availability of your train fleet. The Dellner Gold Service includes
all the benefits of Bronze and Silver (above) plus: complete maintenance, a 24-hour hotline and all recommended
upgrades.
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REPAIRS
• Repairs of all products offered by Dellner regardless of make.
• Repair works provided on the customer’s side.
• High availability of spare parts held locally.
• Short downtime for rolling stock.
CUSTOMISED
Please ask us for more details about the Dellner Bronze, Silver and Gold services. If you have unique needs, we also
offer customised service contracts.
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CERTIFICATES
The Dellner Business Management System is
continuously being developed to meet the changing
demands of the transit market and is used as a tool
throughout the company. New concepts, methods
and processes are thoroughly evaluated before
being included in our plants.
Our Business Management Systems is designed to
meet our priorities: Safety – Quality – Delivery –
Cost.
Dellner’s Business Management System has been
certified by Bureau Veritas in accordance with IRIS
ver. 2, International Railway lndustry Standard, and
ISO 9001:2008.
The entire concept is based on each customer
receiving the exact product they need for their
specific requirements. Dellner’s global service is an
assurance of being a reliable business partner – one
that monitors everything from design and production
to reliable delivery. The global service also includes
customer service, as well as required field service
as needed. Customers can rely on Dellner, which is
a global company and always has service engineers
who have extensive knowledge and experience and
can be on-site quickly.
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IEP, UK
Thameslink, UK
NEW SALES
PROJECTS
CAF, Stockholm
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C30, Stockholm IEP, UK CAF, Zaragoza BART, San Francisco CAF, Birmingham
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COMMUTERS
IEP
Producer: Hitachi
Operator: First Great Western and East Coast, UK
The Intercity Express Programme (IEP) is an important step change in train travel in the UK. IEP provides an efficient
means for passengers to travel on electrified and non-electrified routes, and enhances the customer experience with
more modern trains, better interiors and seating arrangements, and of course, faster journey times. Hitachi Rail Europe
is the supplier of new electric and bi-mode trains for both the Great Western Main Line and the East Coast Main Line.
Dellner is supporting Hitachi by supplying products for 122 train sets, equivalent to 1,488 gangways, 244 automatic and
1,488 semi-permanent couplers, and 244 adapter sets.
Dellner provided technical assistance to Hitachi for VAB (Vehicle Acceptance Body) approved supplied components.
MAIN FEATURES:
Automatic coupler
• Mechanical coupler: TSI-compliant Type 10.
• Centre section: Gas-hydraulic damper.
• Pivot anchor: Deformation unit for crash absorption.
• Significant contribution to the total train crash management
system with dampers, deformation units and shear-off function.
• Total energy absorption for the coupler: 1.6 MJ.
• Top-mounted electrical coupler including D-REX (100 Mbit Ethernet connection).
• Pneumatic connections for main air and brake air.
Semi-permanent coupler
Gangway
• Mechanical coupler: Manual socket joints.
• Centre section: Stiff tube.
• Pivot anchor: Deformation tube.
• Significant contribution to the total train crash
management system with deformation units
and shear-off function.
• Total capacity of 2MJ/connection.
• Gangway support.
• 2-piece, double-skin gangway for optimised performance.
• Custom-made gangway to cope with very large movements.
• Compliance with the VS6853:1999 Category 1b and
TS EN 45545-2 fire & smoke requirements.
• Noise attenuation level greater than 37dB.
• Excellent aesthetics both inside and out.
• Able to span larger inter-vehicle distances.
• Small installation footprint to vehicle end.
• Provides design latitude between coupler height and floor level.
• High stability against pressure pulse.
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Thameslink
Producer: Siemens
Operator: Thameslink, UK
The Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern rolling stock programme is a railway franchise for the provision of
passenger services. The trains are electric multiple units produced by Siemens, which have improved energy efficiency
due to their low-weight construction and intelligent systems. Moreover, they are characterised by safe operation
because they meet the latest industry standards.
Solution:
In ensuring optimal crashworthiness, all the crash scenarios defined by EN 15227:2008 and TSI Crash scenarios I to IV
were taken into consideration.
To manage these requirements, the Thameslink project includes Dellner’s stabilising joint solution in the intermediate
coupler. Our design better fulfilled the needs of our customers compared to other solutions on the market. The STG
works against climbing and jackknifing, thus providing the highest safety for passengers. lt also means lower costs for the
producer, as the solution does not require additional anti-climbing products.
MAIN FEATURES:
Automatic coupler
Russian EMU
Producer: Demikhovo, Russia
EMU for operation in Russia, which must be able to run in temperatures of up to minus -50°C and be compliant
with GOST Certification requirements. To increase safety standards in Russia, new crash requirements have been
implemented based on the European EN 15227. The norm states that the train structure and passengers should be
secured if the EMU crashes with a locomotive at 36 km/h or a truck at 72 km/h. Dellner meets these requirements and
is providing the main Crash System, including couplers and anti-climbers.
MAIN FEATURES:
Front semi-automatic coupler
• Mechanical coupler: SA3.
• Centre section: Deformation tube.
• Pivot anchor: Pre-loaded elastomer draft gear (NBZT CB-CL 022-2000).
• Shear-off device.
• Anti-climbers as the part of the Crash System.
• Mechanical coupler: Type 12.
• Centre section: Steel tube.
• New rubber draft gear design with integrated shear-out function.
• Top-mounted electrical coupler.
• High-speed D-REX data transmission.
Intermediate semi-automatic coupler
Semi-permanent coupler
• Mechanical coupler: Latch type.
• Centre section: Deformation tube.
• Pivot anchor: Pre-loaded elastomer draft gear (NBZT CB-CL 022-2000).
• STG – Stabilising joint.
• Anti-climbing function.
• Anti-jackknifing function.
• Long deformation tube (620mm stroke) with two force levels – high energy absorption
capacity through the whole tube.
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METRO
San Francisco BART
Producer: Bombardier
Operator: BART, USA
Dellner is supplying the automatic coupler system for the new-generation BART vehicles. The new couplers provide
many features that improve ride comfort, increase reliability, and reduce maintenance requirements. The mechanical
latch-type technology affords a robust coupling linkage that is easy to operate and maintain. The coupler is selfsupported,
eliminating the carrier bar, and includes a shear-back mechanism integrated into the vehicle Crash Energy
Management. The bottom-mounted electric coupler is an advance/retract design, which greatly improves the train line
circuit reliability while reducing coupler damage. The coupler system is a one-piece design in that it is removed and
replaced on car as a single unit assembly.
MAIN FEATURES:
Automatic coupler
• Mechanical coupler: Latch type 330.
• Centre section: Deformation tube.
• Pivot anchor: EFG 3 (elastic draft gear) with integrated shear-off.
• Linear moveable electrical head to allow advanced electrical contacts to be connected.
• Pneumatic connections.
• Remote uncoupling.
• Low weight.
• Regenerative coupling speed of 4 mph (6.44 km/h).
• Part of the protecting underframe and passenger up to 25 mph (40.23 km/h).
• Movable electrical coupler including 100 Mbit data transmission.
C30 Stockholm
Producer: Bombardier
Operator: SL (Stockholms Lokaltrafik), Sweden
Bombardier customised the new high-technology MOVIA C30 Metros to meet the specific requirements of Stockholm’s
lines for accessibility, reliability and passenger comfort. Dellner’s high-quality couplers and gangways are crucial to
Bombardier in fullfiling these needs.
A heavy focus is placed on integrating the gangways into the vehicles by following the interior design and external profile.
As a benefit it provides a good aesthetic impression for travelling passengers.
Finally, specially designed adaptations of the coupler interfaces were made in order to support the mounting process
of the couplers on the vehicles.
MAIN FEATURES:
Automatic coupler
• Mechanical couplers: Type 330.
• Centre section: Deformation tube.
• Pivot anchor: EFG3.
• Top-mounted electrical coupler.
• High-speed D-REX data transmission.
• Mechanical coupler compatible with Dellner
couplers on existing C20 series trains.
• Modular design.
Semi-permanent coupler
Gangway
• Centre section: Deformation tube.
• Pivot anchor: EFG2.
• Gangway support.
• Modular design.
• Gangway with coupler support.
• Silicone rubber twin-walled bellows with combined lower skirt.
• Aluminium vehicle mounting frames with bolted connection.
• Aluminium centre frame resting on the coupler support plate
with polymeric bearing material interface surface on the bottom
of the centre frame.
• Fixed stainless steel tread plates mounted to vehicles and
overlapping flexible tread plates attached to the centre frame.
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LIGHT RAIL VEHICLES
CAF Urbos Platform
Producer: CAF
Operator: Different
CAF has developed a new LRV platform to be sold to different markets where the specific requirements of each
project could vary. A predefined coupler “catalogue” was proposed by Dellner to CAF with three different types of
foldable LRV couplers, enabling CAF to easily adjust their train to suit the needs of different markets, ranging from lowspec
projects to high-spec projects.
The Urbos coupler catalogue was introduced to CAF including three different coupler types to suit different market
needs.
MAIN FEATURES:
Coupler Type A (Supplied to Birmingham)
• Low energy absorption.
• Manual mechanical coupler.
• Manual folding joint.
• Low weight.
• Maintenance-friendly design.
Coupler Type B (Supplied to Zaragoza)
• Medium energy absorption.
• Automatic mechanical coupler.
• Automatic uncoupling.
• Automatic electrical coupler (optional).
• Vertical support.
• Manual folding joint.
Coupler Type C (Supplied to Stockholm)
• High energy absorption.
• Automatic mechanical coupler.
• Automatic uncoupling.
• Automatic electrical coupler.
• Vertical support.
• Manual folding joint.
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AFTER SALES
PROJECTS
PERTH A SERIES COUPLER OVERHAUL
Product Type: Coupler Type 10
Manufacturer: Non-OEM
Product Age: 15–20 years old with little history of maintenance
Quantity: 96 x automatic couplers and 96 x semi-permanent couplers
In 2012, Dellner Australia was involved in a heavy maintenance regime with the maintainer and asset owner in an
attempt to increase reliability of the old couplers and reduce the overall operational risk to the maintainer. The coupler
maintenance contract was for the current overhaul with the inclusion of a subsequent overhaul within eight years of
in-service operation. This enabled Dellner Australia to monitor and assess the progress and results of the first overhaul,
while also being able to evaluate any opportunities to reduce the scope of maintenance for subsequent overhauls, to
the benefit of the maintainer and asset owner.
During the disassembly, testing and evaluation of old couplers, it was discovered that over 76% of all muff couplings
were cracking and fracturing. This type of failure in such a safety-critical component compromises the safe operation
of the entire coupler and train.
Dellner has introduced its own muff couplings for these couplers (along with many other Dellner parts), which have
been designed and tested specifically to overcome this design flaw. This failure has also been discovered in other
couplers across Australia that in fact use the same muff coupling design.
Other major issues discovered and replaced/repaired by Dellner Australia within this coupler are:
• Expanded/cracked bearing brackets and half shells.
• Partially activated deformation tubes (probably due to excessive coupling forces).
• Extreme deterioration in rubber components and lost elasticity.
• Worn hook plates and link pins with excessive movement and corrosion.
• Excessive corrosion within electrical coupler covers.
Another major concern for all operators is the continuity of coupling connections between electrical connections.
Modern vehicles are heavily reliant on the electrical coupling connection to transmit many important signals between
railcars. Based on the age and condition of the couplers, we found it was beneficial to the reliability of the electrical
coupler to change a few items on a mandatory basis. These were:
• Every electrical pin within the electrical coupler (male and female).
• Electrical coupler operating bar guide and block guide.
Benefits of coupler overhaul
• Replacement of materials that have been in
operation for many years, eg. rubber elements.
• Guaranteed full function of the critical
connection part, i.e. the coupler.
• Lower maintenance costs.
• Testing the functionality of
crash management elements.
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POLISH EMUs COUPLER MODERNISATION
mta baltimore lrv coupler upgrades
Product Type: Different types of couplers
Manufacturer: Non-OEM
Product Age: Over 40 years
Quantity: 330 x automatic couplers and 250 x semi-permanent couplers
From the late 90s, Dellner Poland has been specialising in modernising automatic and semi-permanent couplers for the
Polish EMU series EN57 and ED72, among others.
In 1997, Dellner Poland started a cooperation with Polish National Railway (PKP) to modernise the couplers that
were more than 30 years old and did not guarantee the functions they should have fulfilled. The first modernisation
was completed in 1998 and after 10 years in operation, the couplers were dismounted from the trains and tested at
Dellner’s facility. The results of the tests confirmed the quality of our couplers; all of the parts showed minimal wear.
Following the success of testing, Dellner successfully applied for a Certificate of Approval from the Polish Office of Rail
Transportation to modernise the automatic couplers, followed by the semi-permanent couplers a few years later. Since
then, Dellner Poland has modernised several hundred couplers for different Polish operators.
Automatic coupler modernisation:
• All strategically important elements, such as the draw bar, bushings, main pin, ring springs, hook plate and
coupling link, were replaced with new ones.
• Castings were MT-tested (detection of micro cracks) and proper machining was applied.
• In some places, severe material wear was corrected by means of facing welding.
• Electrical couplers were replaced with new ones with linear movement (on slides). The new design allowed
the application of pin/sleeve contacts and high speed data transmission contacts (D-REX).
• Finally, each buffer was tested.
• All construction measurements were maintained.
Semi-permanent coupler modernisation:
• All strategically important elements were replaced with new ones (eg. draw bar, bushings, ring spring).
• Couplers were equipped with protection against car separation in case of draw bar breakage.
• Couplers were equipped with pin/sleeve guiding to improve coupling.
• All construction measurements were restored.
Benefits of coupler modernisation
Product Type: Coupler Type 76
Manufacturer: Dellner, Inc
Coupler Age: Over 20 years
Quantity: 112 x automatic couplers
The Baltimore LRV vehicle overhaul started in 20l 3. Dellner secured the order for 112 couplers to be overhauled and
modernised with the 100 Mbit D-REX Robust Ethernet solution. Dellner, lnc. has successfully redesigned the electric
coupler and D-REX to improve the technology. Our partnership with MTA Baltimore ultimately resulted in successful
project execution. Dellner delivered the first upgraded couplers in 2014.
Automatic coupler upgrades:
• Buff and draft gear upgrade: design for increased corrosion protection through material preparation and
surface treatment.
• 5/2 and 3/2 valve upgrade: introduction of specially designed valves for better performance in extreme
environments.
• MRP upgrade: improved material design to increase lifetime and wear resistance.
• Electric coupler upgrade: modernised design to the electrical coupler including the contact device and
contact housing. The design introduces pin and sleeve contacts along with 100 Mbit D-REX connections.
Benefits of coupler upgrades
• Extension of the lifetime of the parts and improved maintainability.
• Lower maintenance costs for the operator.
• The valve upgrade makes the couplers and train interfaces more efficient due to improved reliability in
the rail environment.
• Sourcing the valves to improve lead times to the customer when needed as spare parts.
• The electrical upgrade with D-REX benefits the communication capability between vehicles
and improves passenger safety and the riding experience due to higher video quality and critical
train line communication points.
• Cheaper and faster alternative vs. purchase of new vehicles.
• Creates new opportunities for a wider range of applications on the train thanks to the modern design of
electrical coupling (Ethernet, surveillance cameras, passenger information, advertising).
• Lower conservation and exploitation costs.
• Guarantees better and more flexible fleet usage during peak hours.
• Lower number of breaks during service due to efiicient usage of fleet.
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Revamping couplers of three Metro
lines Azienda Trasporti Milanesi
Product Type: Different types of couplers
Manufacturer: Non-OEM
Coupler Age: Over 10 years
Quantity: 995 semi-permanent couplers and draft gears
Azienda Trasporti Milanesi (ATM) is a company owned by the Milanese Municipality (Italy), which manages public
transport in the Lombard capital and 46 provincial towns, serving an area with a population of 2.4 million people.
Over the years, the services provided by ATM have multiplied, both in the transport sector and in the commercial
and leisure sectors. Today, ATM is a company that designs and manages services, and develops hi-tech systems for
sustainable transport.
ATM awarded Dellner a major contract to deliver semi-permanent couplers for underground trains in Milan. For
Dellner, this success represented the Italian market’s attempt to ride out the economic crisis by focusing on economic
growth based on new innovative projects in this area.
Dellner is supplying brand new equipment (to replace the existing hardware), which will be mounted on three
metropolitan lines. The scope of the contract and supply includes:
• Three types of intermediate semi-permanent couplers.
• Three types of bars for automatic couplers.
• Supports for the requested types.
• Muff connections.
• Supports for semi-permanent couplers.
• Orientation devices for the head of the semi-permanent couplers.
Benefits of revamp work
• Same elastic springs and gas hydraulic buffers on all couplers.
• Same socket joint for all semi-permanent couplers.
• Minimum parts are needed during maintenance, which guarantees a lower cost for customers.
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DELLNER SERVICE CENTRE
Nothing is endless.
A train set of rail vehicles is like a living organism. They are connected with couplers which are
able to absorb the forces acting between carriages and provide a secure connection between
them. Coupling is critical to ensure the safety of passengers inside rail vehicles. That is why
Dellner has developed fully equipped workshops in Sweden, UK France, Italy, Germany, China,
Australia, India and the US – including a professional Service Centre in Poland – to offer
customers the highest quality of After Sales service and ensure we meet their expectations at
all times.
Dellner has one of its subsidiaries – a state-of-the-art manufacturing and service centre – in Poland, where it carries out
modernisations, renovations, overhauls and upgrades on existing couplers, as well as the production of major coupler
components to meet the local requirements of the Polish After Sales market. It also supports other Dellner companies.
In all our workshops, our engineers and service technicians work to the highest quality and safety standards, and this is
reflected in their dedication to repairs and renovations. Our workshops strive to enhance the customer’s service value
throughout the entire process: from the first contact with our customers to fast and efficient delivery and after market
support.
An experienced team makes the difference
Dellner has trained, professional and experienced staff who guarantee professionalism and reliability in all areas. We
believe that by sharing the same values with our customers we contribute to and enhance the working reiationship,
thus creating a mutual commitment based on trust. We work hard to ensure that we meet deadlines to keep our
customers’ rolling stock downtime to a minimum. In the event that any problems do occur, Dellner has knowledgeable
and experienced service technicians available to assist our customers on-site in the shortest time possibie.
Full in-house capabilities
Our Service Centre supports other Dellner sites in the After Sales market. To enable it to do this, we have installed a
range of modern machinery including machining centres and CNC milling machines, as well as the more conventional
lathes and milling machines. The machining centres are used for the precision machining of large components such as
heads, bearing brackets and contact housings, while the CNC milling machines are used for smaller, complex elements
like coupling links and hook plates. The machines are equipped with a large number of interchangeable pallets and
use tool magazines with a 240-piece capacity, thus ensuring process repeatability, efficiency and quality. The use of
this machinery allows us to produce the majority of the components we use in our products in-house, providing high
flexibility and short delivery times.
Thanks to fast delivery and the high availability of stock parts, Dellner’s Service Centre guarantees customers will
benefit operationally and commercially from shorter downtime for their rolling stock. Competitive prices and close
cooperation with the customer guarantee their satisfaction with the renovation work. Focus on high quality at every
stage of manufacture, as well as precise product testing, provides the assurance of passenger safety at all times.
• Service Centre is dedicated to supporting After Sales markets in every part of the world, 24/7/365.
• The highest-quality products with the shortest available lead times (some free capacity).
• Experienced team focused on customer’s needs in After Sales markets.
• Competence centre with reference to both OEM and non-OEM modernisations, upgrades, overhauls
and technical expertise for the products already on the market.
Certificates:
• IRIS (International Railway Industry Standard) rev. 2.
• Certificate EN ISO 9001:2008.
• EN 15085-2 Certification level CLI Welding of railway vehicles and components.
• EN lSO 3834-2 quality requirement for the fusion welding of metallic materials.
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Dellner has been a part of the rail business for more than 70 years. Throughout these years
Dellner has focused on innovative research and advanced design, resulting in the introduction
of several global breakthroughs in the rail industry over the last half-century. We have opened
17 subsidiaries and branches around the world which are dedicated to serving our customers
with new products and After Sales service. The essence of our success is based on our most
valuable resource – our people.
Our people, your benefit
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OUR CORE VALUES
KEEP TOGETHER
RESPECT | ACTION | JOY | TEAM
RESPECT
- Respect for others makes us reliable and attractive. Respect is mutual and requires awareness both in word and
deed. We are clear, reliable and attentive.
ACTION
- We are energetic. We get things done quickly, efficiently and in a timely manner.
We focus on finding the right level of performance and we learn from our experiences.
JOY
- We are pleased with our joint success and we share good examples of success.
We are proud of what we do and we do things that make us proud.
TEAM
- As a team we are stronger than the sum of the individuals. In a team we benefit from our differences and support
each other in our quest to develop as individuals and as a group.
We have more than 500 employees around the world and we know that people only give of their best if they are
comfortable in their job and feel understood. That is why Dellner focuses on mutual appreciation and dialogue
beyond cultural boundaries. Dellner’s headquarters are located in Sweden and the way we run our company is based
entirely on the Swedish style of management, where the employee is the most important asset and has freedom of
action at work. We trust our people and they trust Dellner. We know that only satisfied employees can be creative,
innovative and dedicated to their work, which directly influences all areas of our business.
We know that opportunity = development
There are many different ways of motivating employees to work efficiently and profitably for both themselves and
the company. Dellner achieves this by challenging people and giving them opportunities for further development.
We know that fulfilment at work is one of the best drivers in life. That is why we like to surround ourselves with
contented people who are motivated to accomplish our business goals.
No boundaries, only strong connections
Dellner benefits from having subsidiaries around the world. Whenever we are working on special projects or aiming
to meet the needs of the company as a whole, we create international groups from different departments which can
look at each topic from different points of view. It helps us to investigate many brilliant ideas and to reach a solution
in a shorter time. Through these sessions our employees also have the opportunity to create bonds with coworkers
from other countries as well as to enrich their own characters through a better knowledge of themselves and others.
Constant improvements
Learning is about constantly challenging knowledge gained and thinking about new concepts. Dellner therefore invests
in its employees. Work-related training and professional courses are important for improving the quality of our
products and services as well as ensuring the success and efficiency of the company. As an additional activity, Dellner
organizes regular sales and knowledge-sharing meetings which strengthen our staff’s skills in areas such as sales,
procurement, marketing and logistics. Employees share their experience and knowledge as they become even more
prepared for any challenges the future may bring.
Thinking outside of the box
Dellner is an intelligent and professional organization that embodies a passion for producing innovative solutions and
high-quality Train Connection Systems. We maintain a strong corporate culture through our sustained dedication to
research and development and our commitment to recruiting highly creative and innovative people.
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THIS IS SWEDEN
Facts, emblems and map
Sweden is one of the largest countries in Europe,
with great diversity in its nature and climate. Its
distinctive yellow and blue flag is one of its national
emblems, which reflect centuries of history
between Sweden and its Nordic neighbours.
The Swedish flag
The Swedish flag, depicting a yellow cross on a blue
background, dates back at least to the 16th century.
Sweden is a sparsely populated country,
characterized by its long coastline, extensive
forests and numerous lakes. It is one of the world’s
northernmost countries. In terms of surface area it
is comparable to Spain, Thailand or the American
state of California.
Sweden’s borders have been unchanged since 1905
and the country has not been at war since 1814.
Since 1916, June 6 has been celebrated as Swedish
Flag Day. This eventually also became Sweden’s
National Day in 1983 and a public holiday from 2005.
The date was chosen for two reasons: the election
of Gustav Vasa as Sweden’s king on June 6, 1523,
laid the foundation of Sweden as an independent
state; and on the same date in 1809, Sweden
adopted a new constitution that included the
establishment of civil rights and liberties.
Extreme contrasts
Sweden experiences extreme contrasts between
its long summer days and equally long winter nights.
In the summer, the sun stays in the sky around the
clock in the parts of Sweden north of the Arctic
Circle, but even as far south as Stockholm (59°N)
June nights have only a few hours of semi-darkness.
The Gulf Stream
Considering its geographic location, Sweden
enjoys a favourable climate. This is mainly because
of the Gulf Stream, a warm ocean current that
flows off Norway’s west coast. Scandinavia has
been completely covered by ice during several
periods of history. The most recent Ice Age ended
only about 10,000 years ago, and the weight and
movement of the ice sheet had a profound effect
on the landscape.
The hard outcrops of underlying rock were
polished into the rounded shapes characteristic
of Sweden’s archipelagoes, and hollows were
deepened into valleys and lakes.
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Varied scenery with rich wildlife
With its variety of landscapes, Sweden has
everything from bears and wolves in the north to
roe deer and wild boar in the south. The country
also has a wealth of flora and aquatic life, which
contribute to its biological diversity.
Much of the Swedish landscape is dominated by
coniferous forests such as pine and spruce, with
large forests of deciduous trees such as birch and
aspen in the south. Because of their limestonerich
bedrock and favourable climate, the islands of
Gotland and Öland and parts of the Scandinavian
mountain range have interesting flora that includes
numerous varieties of orchid.
Numbers increasing
Along with its beautiful scenery, Sweden can boast
rich and varied wildlife. The wolf, for example, is
expanding its habitat across northern and central
Sweden. Bear, lynx and wild boar populations are
also increasing. Throughout the country there are
large numbers of moose (elk), roe deer, foxes and
hares.
The moose is a great prize for hunters but is also
a traffic hazard. Hunting is closely regulated, and
many species of animal are completely protected.
Winter bird life in Sweden is dominated by a few
species, but summer brings large numbers of
migratory birds from the south.
There are between 300,000 and
400,000 moose in Sweden
With its long coastline and many lakes, Sweden also
has a rich variety of aquatic life. Fish species vary
from the cod and mackerel of the salty Atlantic to
the salmon and pike found in the far less saline Gulf
of Bothnia and in lakes and rivers. Herring and the
smaller Baltic herring used to be important staple
foods, but today are seen more as delicacies.
In 1910, Sweden became the first European
country to establish national parks, mainly in the
mountainous districts of Norrland.
This helped save parts of Europe’s last wilderness
from exploitation. Numerous nature reserves and
cultural heritage areas have also been established
across the country.
Under the Right of Public Access, anyone is entitled
to hike through forests and fields and pick berries
and mushrooms, without asking the landowner’s
permission, but this right also carries with it an
obligation to respect the natural environment and
private property.
Among the Swedish national emblems are the
blue and yellow flag, two coats of arms, the Three
Crowns and the national anthem.
Quick facts about Sweden
AREA:
450,000 km 2 (174,000 sq mi):
the third largest country in
Western Europe
Longest north-south distance:
1,574 km (978 mi)
Longest east-west distance:
499 km (310 mi)
CAPITAL:
Stockholm
POPULATION:
9.5 million inhabitants
LANGUAGES:
Swedish, as well as some recognized minority
languages:
Sami (Lapp), Finnish,
Meänkieli (Torne Valley Finnish),
Yiddish and Romani Ćhib
FORM OF GOVERNMENT:
Constitutional monarchy,
parliamentary democracy
PARLIAMENT:
The Riksdag, with 349 members
in one chamber
RELIGION:
In practice, Sweden is very secularized.
The Church of Sweden is Evangelical Lutheran,
which co-exists with many other beliefs
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
79 years for men, 83 years for women
10 INNOVATIONS,
you probably didn’t know were Swedish
From Anders Celsius’s thermometer in the 1700s
to Skype in 2003, Sweden has long been a country
that breeds innovation.
The Global Innovation Index 2012 ranked
Sweden as the most innovative country within the
European Union.
New innovators are created at Swedish universities.
It may have to do with an educational system that
incubates business startups, the free-thinking
democratic Swedish society that encourages
research and development, the prestigious Nobel
Prizes handed out every December and the
challenging weather that fosters resourcefulness,
sustainability and eco-friendly initiatives.
Automatic identification systems
Getting completely lost is difficult nowadays thanks
to global positioning systems (GPS), which are now
an essential part of our daily lives, embedded in
various technologies from smartphones to in‐car
navigation systems. Swedish inventor Håkan Lans
is credited with taking GPS technology one step
further to create automatic identification systems
(AIS), now widely used in the shipping industry for
tracking ships and vessel traffic.
Adjustable wrench
A staple in many toolboxes, the adjustable wrench
or spanner, also popularly called “monkey wrench”
and known in some countries as an “English key”,
often comes in very handy during do-it-yourself
projects. While the first incarnation of this spanner
was originally invented in 1842 by British engineer
Richard Clyburn, today’s adjustable wrench,
sometimes known as a “Swedish key”, is attributed
to Johan Petter Johansson, a Swedish inventor who
improved upon Clyburn’s original concept and
patented it in 1891.
Zip
The modern-day zip as we know it was improved
upon and developed by Swedish-American
inventor Gideon Sundbäck from an earlier,
less effective model, in 1913. Sundbäck’s newly
redesigned version, called the “separable fastener”,
was patented in 1917 and features interlocking
teeth pulled together and apart by a slider.
Tetra Pak
Thanks to the revolutionary paper-based packaging
system Tetra Pak, we can now carry our milk home
from the shop in cartons instead of glass bottles.
Conceptualized in 1946 by Erik Wallenberg and
produced by Ruben Rausing, Tetra Pak’s technology
is used for storing and distributing liquids, semiliquids
and dairy products.
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Three-point seatbelt
Now a standard requirement in every passenger
vehicle, saving around one life every six minutes,
the three-point seatbelt was developed by Swedish
inventor and safety engineer Nils Bohlin in 1959
for Volvo. It’s designed in a Y shape to spread out
energy across a moving body during an accident.
HIV tracker
A recent addition to the list of Swedish inventions
is the HIV tracker: a sensitive device used for
mapping out and detecting the spread of HIV
and other viruses. Conceptualized by Doctor of
Biotechnology Martin Hedström and his team at
Lund University, the device can detect extremely
low concentrations of poisons, viruses or other
substances in liquids – which also makes it
potentially invaluable for fighting bioterrorism.
Ultrasound / ECG
Ultrasound is so integral to healthcare today that it is
hard to remember a time when it didn’t exist. Along
with German researcher Carl Hellmuth Hertz,
Swedish physician lnge Edler devised the modern
day echocardiograms – a Doppler ultrasound
of the heart – that are integral to monitoring
cardiovascular health. This invention netted both
Hertz and Edler a highly coveted Albert Lasker
Clinical Medical Research Award in 1977.
Hövding bicycle helmet
To help combat the issue of people not using
bicycle helmets, Swedish company Hövding has
developed the cyclist’s equivalent of a vehicle
airbag: an “invisible” helmet that inflates within 0.1
seconds and protects the head before impact. This
helmet for the vain, which is worn around the neck
as a collar that blends in with clothing, has sensors
that detect any erratic patterns in the cyclist’s
movements and deploy the airbag immediately
when they sense an accident.
Pacemaker
In 1958, Rune Elmqvist developed a battery-run
artificial pacemaker, which was used for the very
first pacemaker operation, carried out by surgeon
Åke Senning at Karolinska University Hospital
in Stockholm. The pacemaker is placed under
the heart patient’s skin and the electrical pulses
it generates ensure that muscles expand and
contract normally, regulating the heart rate.
Power Trekk
The futuristic-sounding PowerTrekk is a portable
charger that uses eco-friendly fuel cell technology
to convert hydrogen into electricity. By adding
one tablespoon of water along with the fuel pack
to the charger, you can connect any compatible
electronic device – mobile phones, GPS, laptops,
digital cameras – to the PowerTrekk to instantly
charge it.
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AUSTRALIA
Dellner Couplers Australia Pty Ltd
Factory 2, 8 Newry Drive
New Gisborne
Victoria 3438
Phone: +61 3 542 077 32
BRAZIL
Dellner do Brasil Sistemas de Conexão Ltda
Rua Domingos Rodrigues, nº 341 – cj. 97
CEP 05075-000 São Paulo – SP
Phone: +55 11 98216 6351
CHINA
Dellner Train Connection Systems
(Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
1st floor, Building 3, Li’an Industrial Park
No. 1366 Qixin Road Minhang District
Shanghai
201199
Phone: +86 21 6442 2182
INDIA
Dellner India Private Limited
Survey No:59/1, Padur Road,
Mevalurkuppam, Sriperumbudur Taluk,
Kanchipuram District, Tamilnadu – 602105
Phone: +91 44 3012 5900
Dellner India Private Limited
Spring Meadows Business Park
A 61, B4 & 4A
Sector 63
Noida – 201301
Phone: +91 98 1109 4454
ITALY
Dellner Italy S.R.L.
Zona Industriale Pescarito
Via Pescarito 101B
San Mauro Torinese
10099
Phone: +39 011 27 38 911
POLAND
SWEDEN
Dellner Couplers AB
Vikavägen 144
Falun
SE-79195
Phone: +46 23 - 76 54 00
TURKEY
Dellner Ltd.
Kizilirmak Mah. 1450 Sk. 3/66 Cukurambar
06520 Ankara
Phone: +90 312 472 72 77
UNITED KINGDOM
Dellner Limited
Hearthcote Road
Swadlincote DE11 9DX
Derbyshire
Phone: +44 1283 221122
USA
Dellner, Inc.
8334-H Arrowridge Blvd
Charlotte
NC 28273
Phone: +1704 527 21 21
Dellner, Inc West Coast Service Center
8413 Washington Blvd. Suite 155
Roseville
CA 95678
Phone: +1 916 780 2600
Dellner Train Connection Systems (Shanghai)
Co., Ltd. Beijing Branch
2nd 33B Building, 15 Jingsheng South 4th street
Majuqiao Town, Tongzhou District, Beijing
Phone: +86 10 59777918
Dellner Sp. z.o.o
Chwaszczynska 120 A, Str.
Gdynia
81-571
Phone: +48 58 77 22 200
Dellner Train Connection Systems (Shanghai)
Co. Ltd., Wuhan Branch
Jiangjun Rd, Bishui Avenue, Dong Xi Hu District
Wuhan, Hubei Province
FRANCE
Dellner France
50 rue Jean Zay
69800 Saint Priest
Phone: +33 4 78 20 78 58
Singapore
Dellner South East Asia
57 Mohd Sultan Road
#03-05 Sultan Link
City Hall Suite
Singapore
238997
Phone: +65 6933 9556
GERMANY
Dellner GmbH
Emil-von-Keßler-Str. 2
75038 Oberderdingen
Phone: +49 725 892 690
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Dellner Couplers AB
Vikavägen 144
Falun
SE-79195
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