The method for installing carbon-based contact strips on pantograph heads is very important from the operational points of view.

Lightweight high carbon-graphite/aluminum composites applied for pantograph contact strips;

Detecting method of contacting force between catenary and pantograph;

Characteristics of the Electrical Contact between Pantograph and Overhead Contact Line;

Resistivity and abrasion performance of copper matrix pantograph slider samples;

A research on tensile strength and impact toughness of copper matrix pantograph slider material;

In allusion to the heavy wear,high arc sensitivity and low mechanical character of special friction assistant composed of pantograph slider and contact wire at present,a new heat resisting copper matrix composites pantograph slider material was developed,which is of anti-friction,resistance to elevated temperature and excellent conductance.

In this paper detailed introduction of pantograph slide materials and domestic and international researches and development condition.

The characteristics and application of some domestic slide plates made of different materials are outlined,and the development trend of the pantograph slide plates is also analyzed.

The development history of pantograph slide material was reviewed.