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Bender UK
Proven technology and engineering heritage
The Bender journey began nearly 80 years ago with the invention of the ISOMETER®, a breakthrough in insulation monitoring and earth fault detection. Today, Bender UK
is a market leader, with over 1,500 rail signal protection systems installed nationwide, protecting up to 90% of the UK’s signal power monitoring market. This authority is built on two decades of engineering heritage, precision, and operational reliability.
Bender rail solutions RS4 Signal Power Protection
At the heart of the Bender rail solution is the RS4 system, which provides three tiers of monitoring to suit different operational contexts. The entry-level solution has set
the industry benchmark for fifteen years, transforming diagnostics from reactive to predictive. The enhanced tier offers superior visibility and diagnostic precision for high- traffic routes, including separate monitoring of switchgear and cables, unmatched diagnostic accuracy, and real-time fault assessment.
Precision fault location
RS4’s capability to pinpoint core-to-earth faults enables proactive detection and prevention of service disruptions. Success stories from York, Nottingham, and St Pancras highlight how RS4 has averted costly delays and penalties by identifying developing faults before they escalate.
Remote and predictive maintenance
Bender solutions minimise downtime and enhance operational safety by enabling remote cloud-based monitoring. This reduces the need for trackside interventions, aligns with Network Rail’s prohibition of red zone working, and supports predictive maintenance scheduling, lowering possession costs and emergency responses.
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Expanded monitoring and sustainability
Beyond signal power, Bender technology extends to points heating, motors, control voltage monitoring, onboard systems, and predictive maintenance software. The modular architecture supports monitoring of multifunction meters, sensors, and UPS systems, providing a unified view of critical infrastructure and supporting sustainability objectives through energy efficiency and reduced maintenance travel.
CPD-Accredited training: Investing in rail expertise
Bender UK’s commitment to continuous professional development is exemplified by its new CPD-accredited course, tailored to Network Rail’s SIGELP/27725 standard. The course covers insulation monitoring devices (IMDs), insulation fault location systems (IFLS), and the principles behind ungrounded (IT) systems. It includes a live demonstration of the RS4 system and a comparison of monitoring tiers, equipping signalling engineers and infrastructure teams with the expertise to meet industry standards and improve system reliability and safety.
Available in person, on-site, or online, the CPD course reflects the Bender advocacy for ongoing development and knowledge sharing across the rail sector. As technical director Mumtaz Farooqi notes, “We’re strong advocates of continuous development at every level, and this is a valuable way to share the expertise we’ve built as a team.”
Bender UK remains the reliable choice for a smart, safer, and more sustainable rail future in a sector where certainty matters. For more information, visit the Bender UK website or the CPD Certification Service.
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