Issue 22, 2022 - Shanghai Petrochemical carbon fiber was successfully used in commercial smart rail trams

Recently, Shanghai Lingang new generation of medium-volume Line 2 (T2 line) hydrogen-powered digital rail rubber wheel tram was put into trial operation, and Shanghai Petrochemical 12K carbon fiber was successfully applied to the headcover
of the vehicle.
This is the first time to realize the batch operation of high-speed subway front opening and closing covers, and the product has once again successfully realized the commercial operation of the driver's cab hood components of the Zhongyun Intelligent Rail Tram, and has a good application demonstration effect
.

Carbon fiber technology has strict technical barriers, Shanghai Petrochemical and CRRC Group, Shanghai Petrochemical Research Institute and other joint cooperation, systematically carried out carbon fiber and preform, flame retardant resin, molding process and other industrial chain difficulties, blocking technology research, formed an integrated, efficient and economical carbon fiber body forming process and manufacturing technology
.
In terms of application in the field of rail transit, in September 2021, 12K carbon fiber independently developed and produced by Shanghai Petrochemical was successfully applied to the "Bay Area Blue" high-speed train
of Guangzhou Metro Line 18.

Carbon fiber is a representative of new lightweight and high-strength materials, carbon fiber headcovers reduce vehicle weight, reduce operating energy consumption, help improve cruising range, improve comfort, sound insulation and noise reduction levels, and enhance vehicle maintainability
.