Continuous copper for a AKAPP LongLife performance

In industrial environments where continuity and reliability are essential, the AKAPP LongLife system provides a stable and durable power supply. Its design is built around one core principle: uninterrupted copper conductors that eliminate mechanical joints, which are known to cause additional wear on collector trolleys.

No mechanical joints
Minimum maintenance
Maximum uptime
Low TCO
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Reliable power supply

Reliable power supply is the core of AKAPP LongLife performance. You may wonder what makes this system fundamentally more dependable than traditional systems. The difference starts with the continuous copper conductors used in our conductor bar systems.

While other 'tradional' conductor bar systems are typically built from multiple interconnected segments — resulting in numerous junctions in the conductors - AKAPP takes a different approach.

In our systems uninterrupted copper conductors run along the entire track length. This design eliminates mechanical joints throughout the system, removing common failure points and ensuring consistent, stable power transmission from end to end.

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Features

Spring‑supported carbon brushes for optimal contact and minimal wear.
No mechanical joints, eliminating openings that accelerate conductor wear.
LongLife carbon brushes engineered for extended service life.
Collector body with integrated springs for flexible movement and perfect alignment.

Benefits

Continuous copper conductors for uninterrupted power.
No sparking — preventing unplanned stops and increasing safety.
Wheel‑guided alignment eliminates rail profile wear and ensures smooth trolley travel.
Maximum uptime with minimal maintenance requirements.
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One clear message.

Your advantages at a glance

Our products come equipped with a range of key features that are designed to make your life easier and your business more successful.

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Continuous copper

Continuous copper conductors for consistent power transfer across the entire track length.

No joints

No mechanical joints, eliminating typical weak points where resistance, corrosion or wear can develop.

Low carbon brush wear

Low brush wear, thanks to a smooth, uninterrupted contact surface that reduces friction and carbon deposits.

Quiet trolly movement

Quiet, consistent trolley movement, with no physical transitions or alignment gaps.

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Consistent performance in demanding environments

This reliability becomes even more apparent in challenging conditions. The difference matters in daily operation. Because the copper conductor in the AKAPP LongLife system remains continuous, it delivers stable performance even in environments with dust, humidity or fluctuating temperatures. Unlike jointed systems that can degrade at individual connection points, the uninterrupted conductor avoids such vulnerabilities altogether. This ensures reliable power transmission in both indoor and outdoor applications, making the system well‑suited for facilities where environmental conditions are difficult to control.

Overhead cranes
Overhead crane moving material bundles inside a warehouse facility.
Precast concrete
Large outdoor storage yard with concrete construction materials.
Building Facade
Crane operating on the rooftop of building, lifting equipment along the slanted facade.
Intralogistics
Automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) with shuttle systems using conductor bar
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Products based on the AKAPP LongLife design

PR7 conductor bar side profile with pvc housing rail and current collectorPR2 conductor bar with pvc housing rail and current collector
AKAPP LongLife

PR2, Pro-Ductor

  • Rated current 50 - 100A
  • Speed max. 500m/min.
  • 2-pole, IP23
PR2 conductor bar with pvc housing rail and current collectorPR7 conductor bar side profile with pvc housing rail and current collector
AKAPP LongLife

PR4, Pro-Ductor

  • Rated current 50 - 200A
  • Speed max. 500m/min.
  • 4-pole, IP23
PR7 conductor bar side profile with pvc housing rail and current collectorPR7 conductor bar with pvc housing rail and current collector
AKAPP LongLife

PR7, Pro-Ductor

  • Rated current 50 - 200A
  • Speed max. 500m/min.
  • 7-pole, IP23
PR7 conductor bar side profile with pvc housing rail and current collectorPR7 conductor bar with pvc housing rail and current collector
AKAPP LongLife

PR10, Pro-Ductor

  • Rated current 50 - 200A
  • Speed max. 500m/min.
  • 10-pole, IP23
PR7 conductor bar side profile with pvc housing rail and current collectorRN4 closed conductor bar
AKAPP LongLife

4-Ductor

  • Rated current 35 - 160A
  • Speed max. 250m/min.
  • 4-pole, IP23
PR7 conductor bar side profile with pvc housing rail and current collectorRN7 closed conductor bar with pvc housing rail and current collector
AKAPP LongLife

Multiconductor

  • Rated current 35 - 160A
  • Speed max. 500m/min.
  • 7-pole, IP23 & IP44
PR7 conductor bar side profile with pvc housing rail and current collectorPowerPOZ closed conductor bar with current collector
AKAPP LongLife

PowerPOZ

  • Rated current 35 - 160A
  • Speed max. 240m/min.
  • 5-pole + positioning

Contact Us

Whether you are exploring new solutions or require support with an ongoing project, our team is here to help.
Wabtec Netherlands, location of Akapp-Stemmann

Continuous Energy, Your Business' Backbone
AKAPP LongLife
Akapp-Stemmann

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