MAC Products Electrified Transit Division is a leader in the electrical manufacturing industry, specializing in the design and production of accessories, components, and systems for the transportation industry.
We are the source for Mass Transit power distribution accessories and systems, offering a full line of products and services designed to meet the needs of transit system operators, OEMs, repair shops and associated operations. MAC builds electromechanical devices for rapid transit and locomotive propulsion systems and manufactures a wide range of electrical components for use in the transmission of power to third-rail and catenary systems and products for heavy rail, light rail, and people-moving systems.
The Industries we support include: Diesel-electric locomotive manufacturers and Repair Shops, Light Rail and Third Rail mass transit, and Electrical Transit construction.
Our state of the art facilities, equipped with advanced computerized systems and CNC metalworking technology, and highly experienced engineering, technical and craftsmen, and their unique combination of skills have been pivotal to the successful production of high-quality products that meet the ongoing demand and requirements of the industries we serve.
Electrified Transit Division
Third Rail Power Switches & Distribution Products
MAC provides the industry’s most complete selection of high quality, high performance, third rail power, and disconnect switches.
We manufacture a wide variety of manually operated and motorized sectionalizing switches for DC power applications; bolted pressure design and knife-blade style. Switches may be designed to incorporate electrical interlocking to prevent operation when voltage is present. These units can be tied to SCADA systems for remote operation and monitoring.
MAC Products’ DC Load Break Switch is specifically designed and manufactured for traction power applications with 1000 Volts DC and current up to 6000 Amps. The Load Break switch is motor operated and can be controlled remotely or locally. Further, our switch does not require time-consuming safety checks to ensure the track is de-energized or that current is not flowing prior to operation.
Third Rail Connection Accessories
MAC is a leading producer of compression, solder and mechanical connectors for a wide variety of mass transit applications. We design and manufacture connections to the rail for any standard or custom application.
MAC manufactures a variety of Copper Signal and Power Bonds for Signals and Communications use. Each bond can be customized, in style and length. Our bond welds can be used for welding copper to copper and steel to copper, the connections are a molecular weld and not just a superficial contact.
Stinger Energy Delivery Systems
MAC Stinger Energy Delivery Systems employ leading-edge technology to ensure system safety, ease of operation, and reliability. With over 30 years’ experience in the design and manufacture of these systems, MAC is North America’s leading supplier of these products.
Most transit maintenance and repair shops currently handle their auxiliary power stingers under live conditions even when they are not being applied in the train. Unsafe open and exposed current conductions, poor track operating trolley systems and flat current collecting surfaces result in dangerous conditions that often lead to serious injuries.
In response to mounting injuries and other safety issues related to auxiliary and power stingers, MAC has developed an Energy Delivery System (EDS) that uses cutting-edge technology to promote safety, ease of operation and reliability.
OEM Electrical Components and Renewal Parts
MAC offers a full line of electromechanical component parts used in propulsion and electrical systems for locomotive and transit car builders.
We manufacture a complete range of cast and tubular compression lugs and connectors, for use in a wide range of applications. MAC lugs and connectors are installed throughout the world in thousands of locomotives, transit cars, LRV’s and other transit equipment. The range of our products include but are not limited to blowout coils, contact tips, bus bar, DC Contactors and components, armatures, connectors, and traction motor cable assemblies.
We design and manufacture parts that meet customized requirements, to our customer's drawings and specifications. Our engineers, technicians, and machinists can deliver any type of power distribution component for us in the locomotive, people mover, light rail vehicle, transit car or other systems.
Overhead Catenary Systems/Overhead Conductor Rail Systems
Overhead Catenary Systems
Through a partnership and manufacturing agreement with Kummler+Matter of Zurich, Switzerland; MAC offers the Adaptable Railway Cantilever System (ARCAS) for light rail, tram, electric trolley bus, streetcar and commuter railway systems to customers in North America.
ARCAS is a modular system consisting of multi-functional components. This modularity, together with the system’s compatibility with existing products, makes it easy to implement conversions to overhead electrification systems.
MAC Products supplies the Tensorex Spring Tensioner. This product is an innovative tensioning device for Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS) that provides constant pull force on the messenger and contact wires while compensating for its elongation or contraction due to temperature variation. Through our partnership with Pfisterer, this tensioning device offers several significant advantages over a traditional balance weight assembly. It is safer because the device is mounted at the wire termination height, which is away from pedestrian reach. It is more compact and lighter, which translates to reduced installation time and visual impact. It is also a cost-effective solution as the unit is self-contained, requires no maintenance and easy to transport to the installation location.
The Tensorex Spring Tensioner is expected to provide long uninterrupted service based on the intense tests that it was subjected to - fatigue, ultimate tensile strength, snap release, efficiency and salt spray.
Overhead Conductor Rail System
Through a partnership and manufacturing agreement with Railtech-KLK of Gijon, Spain; MAC offers the overhead conductor rail system (OCR) for light rail, streetcar, and commuter railway systems. The OCR system can be complementary to OCS in instances where clearance is an issue or where tensioning the wires is impractical, as in the case of tunnels, bridges or maintenance facilities. The OCR can be designed to be retractable when not in use. The messenger wire is no longer required and maintenance of the OCR is minimal.
Overhead Catenary Systems Projects
MAC engineers, manufactures and supplies the complete OCS system; cantilevers, balance weight assemblies, fixed terminations, head spans, pull-off assemblies, mid-point anchor assemblies, section insulators, jumper assemblies, hanger assemblies, pole brackets and disconnect switches.
MAC Products has worked with a broad range of OCS contractors in the United States, on many varied projects over the last 20+ years. These projects have incorporated the design, manufacture, and installation of the complete light rail system. Recent projects that MAC has been involved with are:
60 Pennsylvania Avenue
Kearny, NJ 07032
Front Desk: +1 973 - 344 - 0700
Sales: +1 973 - 344 - 6186
General: info@macproducts.net
Sales: sales@macproducts.net
60 Pennsylvania Avenue
Kearny, NJ 07032
Front Desk: +1 973 - 344 - 0700
Sales: +1 973 - 344 - 6186
General: info@macproducts.net
Sales: sales@macproducts.net
Electrified Transit Division
MAC Products Electrified Transit Division is a leader in the electrical manufacturing industry, specializing in the design and production of accessories, components, and systems for the transportation industry.
We are the source for Mass Transit power distribution accessories and systems, offering a full line of products and services designed to meet the needs of transit system operators, OEMs, repair shops and associated operations. MAC builds electromechanical devices for rapid transit and locomotive propulsion systems and manufactures a wide range of electrical components for use in the transmission of power to third-rail and catenary systems and products for heavy rail, light rail, and people-moving systems.
The Industries we support include: Diesel-electric locomotive manufacturers and Repair Shops, Light Rail and Third Rail mass transit, and Electrical Transit construction.
Our state of the art facilities, equipped with advanced computerized systems and CNC metalworking technology, and highly experienced engineering, technical and craftsmen, and their unique combination of skills have been pivotal to the successful production of high-quality products that meet the ongoing demand and requirements of the industries we serve.
Third Rail Power Switches & Distribution Products
MAC provides the industry’s most complete selection of high quality, high performance, third rail power, and disconnect switches.
We manufacture a wide variety of manually operated and motorized sectionalizing switches for DC power applications; bolted pressure design and knife-blade style. Switches may be designed to incorporate electrical interlocking to prevent operation when voltage is present. These units can be tied to SCADA systems for remote operation and monitoring.
MAC Products’ DC Load Break Switch is specifically designed and manufactured for traction power applications with 1000 Volts DC and current up to 6000 Amps. The Load Break switch is motor operated and can be controlled remotely or locally. Further, our switch does not require time-consuming safety checks to ensure the track is de-energized or that current is not flowing prior to operation.
Third Rail Connection Accessories
MAC is a leading producer of compression, solder and mechanical connectors for a wide variety of mass transit applications. We design and manufacture connections to the rail for any standard or custom application.
MAC manufactures a variety of Copper Signal and Power Bonds for Signals and Communications use. Each bond can be customized, in style and length. Our bond welds can be used for welding copper to copper and steel to copper, the connections are a molecular weld and not just a superficial contact.
Stinger Energy Delivery Systems
MAC Stinger Energy Delivery Systems employ leading-edge technology to ensure system safety, ease of operation, and reliability. With over 30 years’ experience in the design and manufacture of these systems, MAC is North America’s leading supplier of these products.
Most transit maintenance and repair shops currently handle their auxiliary power stingers under live conditions even when they are not being applied in the train. Unsafe open and exposed current conductions, poor track operating trolley systems and flat current collecting surfaces result in dangerous conditions that often lead to serious injuries.
In response to mounting injuries and other safety issues related to auxiliary and power stingers, MAC has developed an Energy Delivery System (EDS) that uses cutting-edge technology to promote safety, ease of operation and reliability.
OEM Electrical Components and Renewal Parts
MAC offers a full line of electromechanical component parts used in propulsion and electrical systems for locomotive and transit car builders.
We manufacture a complete range of cast and tubular compression lugs and connectors, for use in a wide range of applications. MAC lugs and connectors are installed throughout the world in thousands of locomotives, transit cars, LRV’s and other transit equipment. The range of our products include but are not limited to blowout coils, contact tips, bus bar, DC Contactors and components, armatures, connectors, and traction motor cable assemblies.
We design and manufacture parts that meet customized requirements, to our customer's drawings and specifications. Our engineers, technicians, and machinists can deliver any type of power distribution component for us in the locomotive, people mover, light rail vehicle, transit car or other systems.
Overhead Catenary Systems/Overhead Conductor Rail Systems
Overhead Catenary Systems
Through a partnership and manufacturing agreement with Kummler+Matter of Zurich, Switzerland; MAC offers the Adaptable Railway Cantilever System (ARCAS) for light rail, tram, electric trolley bus, streetcar and commuter railway systems to customers in North America.
ARCAS is a modular system consisting of multi-functional components. This modularity, together with the system’s compatibility with existing products, makes it easy to implement conversions to overhead electrification systems.
MAC Products supplies the Tensorex Spring Tensioner. This product is an innovative tensioning device for Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS) that provides constant pull force on the messenger and contact wires while compensating for its elongation or contraction due to temperature variation. Through our partnership with Pfisterer, this tensioning device offers several significant advantages over a traditional balance weight assembly. It is safer because the device is mounted at the wire termination height, which is away from pedestrian reach. It is more compact and lighter, which translates to reduced installation time and visual impact. It is also a cost-effective solution as the unit is self-contained, requires no maintenance and easy to transport to the installation location.
The Tensorex Spring Tensioner is expected to provide long uninterrupted service based on the intense tests that it was subjected to - fatigue, ultimate tensile strength, snap release, efficiency and salt spray.
Overhead Conductor Rail System
Through a partnership and manufacturing agreement with Railtech-KLK of Gijon, Spain; MAC offers the overhead conductor rail system (OCR) for light rail, streetcar, and commuter railway systems. The OCR system can be complementary to OCS in instances where clearance is an issue or where tensioning the wires is impractical, as in the case of tunnels, bridges or maintenance facilities. The OCR can be designed to be retractable when not in use. The messenger wire is no longer required and maintenance of the OCR is minimal.
Overhead Catenary Systems Projects
MAC engineers, manufactures and supplies the complete OCS system; cantilevers, balance weight assemblies, fixed terminations, head spans, pull-off assemblies, mid-point anchor assemblies, section insulators, jumper assemblies, hanger assemblies, pole brackets and disconnect switches.
MAC Products has worked with a broad range of OCS contractors in the United States, on many varied projects over the last 20+ years. These projects have incorporated the design, manufacture, and installation of the complete light rail system. Recent projects that MAC has been involved with are:
Gilbert Road Light Rail
Extension – Mesa, AZ
60 Pennsylvania Avenue
Kearny, NJ 07032
Front Desk: +1 973 - 344 - 0700
Sales: +1 973 - 344 - 6186
General: info@macproducts.net
Sales: sales@macproducts.net