Important standards and regulations concerning water pumps in traction converters for the railway industry
Overview of CLC/TS 50537-3

In this brochure, you will find important information on the standard CLC/TS 50537-3 relating to water pumps for cooling traction inverters in the railway industry using the LC pump series as an example.


Our LC pumps are designed according to CLC/TS 50537-3. Our pumps are characterised by an outstanding MTBF > 130,000 h and their low weight.


LC pump – technical data

Delivery rate (50 Hz)up to 19.2 m3/h (up to 320 l/min)
Pumping head (50 Hz)up to 38 m
Motor output1.0 kW to 3.0 kW
Nominal pressure10 bar
Operating temperature–40 °C to +80 °C
Weight< 42 kg
Noise level (50 Hz / 60 Hz)< 68 dB
Type of protection (motor)IP 66
Corrosion protection (paintwork)up to C5
Fire protection (paintwork)R1 and R7 for HL1, HL2 and HL3