Swiss Aluminium Ltd.

Alusuisse-lonza Services Ltd.

Gerhard Mier

The composite conductor rail comprises an aluminum base-section (12) and at least one steel strip (12) as power transfer surface for the power collector. The aluminum base-section is connected in a mechanically stable manner and with good electrical contact to at least one small extruded composite section made of a steel strip and an aluminum retaining section which is ductile, exhibits high electrical conductivity and holds the steel strip in place.

Composite conductor rail of aluminum and steel, in particular

Process for manufacture of a superconductor

The invention relates to a composite section having a section or part of the rail cross-section made of light metal and also, mounted securely on the same, a section made of a heavy metal which forms a part of the outer surface of the composite section--in particular a composite conductor rail of aluminum or an aluminum alloy and a steel facing or insert joined to it by means of extrusion.

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Singen, Germany

Gerhard Mier