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Leaders in audible warning devices for rolling stock since the 1920's

Leaders in audible warning devices for rolling stock since the 1920's

Leaders in audible warning devices for rolling stock since the 1920's

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Kockum Sonics has been a leader in the development of audible warning devices for rolling stock since the 1920s. They introduced the world's first electronic train horn with integrated speech capability, maintaining high sound quality and reliability.

Product Specifications
The TYFON® line of products is TSI and EN compliant, adaptable for any rolling stock vehicle. These devices are equipped with an integrated heating device to ensure functionality in sub-zero temperatures, preventing snow and ice interference.

Design and Accessories
A variety of tailor-made designs and accessories are available, including particle protectors, angle brackets, and round mounting flanges. The TYFON horns are designed to operate on existing air supplies, allowing for easy replacement of non-compliant horns.

Performance and Technology
TYFON horns offer superior performance over traditional horns, with enhanced safety features such as improved responsiveness and real-time monitoring capabilities. The latest models include the TYFON TW 370/2 and Amplifier TK 500, which provide high-performance warning capabilities.

Conclusion
Continuous investment in technology has led to the success of the TYFON product line, which includes some of the most sophisticated and specialized horns available, ensuring ongoing safety and reliability in rail applications.
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Leaders in audible warning devices for rolling stock since the 1920's-1

Leaders in audible warning devices for rolling stock since the 1920's Our focused commitment to ongoing development has resulted in the introduction of the world's first electronic train horn with integrated speech capability. Without compromise to sound quality and reliability, TYFON® continues to be the perfect audible rail warning device. Warning horns As technology pioneers for over 90 years now, Kockum Sonics have been a major driving force in the development, design and production of leading edge signal horns used in an unrivalled variety of rail vehicle applications.

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TSI and EN compliant TYFON® - adaptable warning devices with accessories for any rolling stock vehicle In some areas sub-zero temperatures are not unusual in winter and the mercury can plummet to -40C. Even in these extremely harsh operating conditions TYFONs still function thanks to a unique integrated heating device that ensures snow and ice do not interfere with perfect airflow and resonance Protection grid A wide range of tailor made designs and product accessories are available such as particle protectors, angle brackets and round mounting flanges. TYFON MKT 75/660 ND Low sound pressure...

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Continuous investment in the development of new technology has resulted in the growth and on-going success of the TYFON line of products which includes some of the most sophisticated and specialized horns in the world. The latest in a long line of reliable high-performance warning horns, TYFON delivers superior performance over traditional horns while improving safety through improved responsiveness, enhanced monitoring capabilities and simplified installation. Real Time monitoring capability is included in the amplifier as standard.

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Certificate ID-Number: 1638/1/B/2010/RST/EN/DK128, Rev. 1 EC-Type examination Certificate for an interoperability constituent of a subsystem of the trans-European Rail System Notified Body TUV InterTraffic, filial af TUV Rheinland InterTraffic GmbH, Tyskland Kockum Sonics Industrigatan 39 SE-212 10 Malmo, Sweden Constituent / Module Manufacturer Type designation / Product tested Signalling Horn / B Kockum Sonics Industrigatan 39 SE-212 10 Malmo, Sweden Directive 2008/57/EC as amended by 2009/131/EC (Recast for Directives 96/48/EC, 2001/16/EC incl. amendments) TSI RSTHS of 21. February 2008...

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