High Speed Trains
Power transmission systems, individual components and wear parts for high-speed rail applications - the highest demands on quality and performance make our products the first choice for state-of-the-art high-speed trains.
Transmission, charging, and grounding for mobility on rail and road. In the mobility of the future, nothing works without the right connections. Only a perfect contact ensures safe power transmission, allows batteries to be charged quickly and protects sensitive areas from interference currents. Schunk products are already setting new standards worldwide in all areas of mobility and wherever power has to be transmitted safely.
Whether electric buses or modern rail systems – Schunk Transit Systems is shaping the mobility of today and tomorrow. As a leading provider of power transmission technologies, we are your development partner for efficient, sustainable, and reliable e-mobility solutions.
With our pioneering developments for the rail industry, you are setting the course for success. Whether for heavy rail, light rail, high-speed or metro - benefit from our decades of global experience. You can rely on robustness, functional reliability, a system perfectly tailored to your requirements and high cost efficiency, particularly with regard to life cycle costs. We offer you everything from a single source: technology concept, accessories from our own production with wear and spare parts as well as customer service that provides you with targeted support.
We contributed our core competencies to the development of new e-mobility solutions at a very early stage. Now you can benefit from this head start. From local public transport to heavy-duty industrial vehicles, we cover the entire range of components and fast charging systems for the various vehicle types. We call this Schunk Smart Charging - our unique portfolio of charging solutions based on pantograph technology, which can be individually tailored and optimally integrated into your existing infrastructure. Whether e-bus, e-truck or electric autonomous vehicles at ports, airports and in mines - we offer charging technologies and components that set standards.
Discover the full product range of Schunk Transit Systems – from pantographs for rail systems and innovative charging solutions for electric buses to reliable grounding and contact technologies. Our product categories combine technological expertise for efficient, sustainable, and future-proof mobility on rail and road.
With Schunk Smart Charging, we offer field-proven charging solutions for electric vehicles. Our systems enable automated, conductive charging and can be seamlessly integrated into existing infrastructure.
Our pantographs ensure low-wear and quiet power transmission for rail systems. Thanks to advanced materials and technologies, they guarantee uninterrupted operation and outstanding reliability.
Our third-rail current collectors ensure safe and continuous power transmission for various types of rail vehicles. With modular designs, spring- or pneumatically-operated systems, and robust materials, they provide high reliability and long service life—even under demanding operating conditions.
Our contact strips ensure a consistent connection to the overhead line, enhancing operational safety and reducing wear. They are available in various versions tailored to specific requirements.
Our patented carbon fiber grounding systems reliably divert stray shaft currents and protect against expensive bearing damage. They are resistant to vibrations and can be easily retrofitted.
In the aftermarket, we offer you original spare parts in proven OEM quality as well as comprehensive services - from repairs and modernization to spare parts logistics. So that your systems continue to run reliably even after many years.
Our comprehensive service offering ensures the performance of your systems throughout their entire lifecycle. From regular maintenance and repairs to spare parts replacement, upgrades, and digital solutions – we provide OEM quality and expert support to keep your operations running smoothly.
With Schunk OnTrack Monitoring, you can monitor the condition of pantographs and overhead lines in real time. Our system helps detect maintenance needs early and minimize downtime.
Pioneering solutions for the rail and bus industry
Less downtime and maintenance costs
Pioneering contact strip solutions
for railway operation
Pioneering charging solutions for the mobile future
Our grounding contact systems for typical installation situations
Stay on the track longer with Schunk carbon brushes!