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AESS: Improving Health and Efficiency

Locomotive idling represents a significant drain on resources and contributes to environmental concerns. Automated Engine Start/Stop (AESS) devices offer a powerful solution, dramatically reducing fuel consumption for switchers and other locomotives that spend considerable time at idle. The AESS system intelligently manages locomotive operation by automatically shutting down the main…

Choppers: Unlocking Power and Reliability

Chopper technology is revolutionizing DC locomotive performance, offering significant improvements in usable power and reliability. Choppers act as a bridge between the diesel generator (or other electrical supply) and the DC traction motors on each axle, enabling Independent Axle Control (IAC). Unlike traditional systems where all wheels were grouped together…

Integral Control Systems Ltd begins operations!  

Our team is pleased to begin providing our customers high quality products and services.  We work directly with our customers to handle adjustments and support quickly and efficiently, which positions us to be more responsive and cost competitive without compromising performance and quality. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Integral Control Systems…