Irwin Car and Equipment

100% Made in the USA - Buy American

Benefits:

• Eliminates the need for the operator to leave a vehicle to hand throw a switch
• More efficient vehicle movement
• Decreases headway time through automation
• Reduces switch point and wheel flange wear through its unique trailing feature
• Electric coil operating for simple maintenance, no need for certified master mechanics
• Spring detent rods for semi-auto reset after trailing violations on locking T-3s

Features:

• Rugged T-3 compact embedded design
• Fewer moving parts than motor-driven machines
• Operation from rectified AC or DC sources
• Capable of operating transit style embedded switch points with throws up to 5-1/2 inches
• Operating force up to 1,000 pounds
• Holding force up to 650 pounds on spring held units
• Trailable
• Available with optional mechanical locking
• Dual-hinged lid design with replaceable gaskets for easy access by MOW workforce
• Truly submersible, rubber bellows rod and lid seals keep out excess debris
• Locking throw rods for between-the-rails applications with 5,000 to 20,000 pounds of locking strength

Our AC-Powered Switch for Ballasted Rail is ideal for mining and industrial applications, and features:

• Electrical versatility from 110 -575 volts
• Motor drive with trailable spring rod
• Point indication
• BOTE-certification for PA 

The DC-Powered Switch for Ballasted Rail may be used in mining and industrial environments, and features:

• Electric power from trolley line 300 VDC
• Solenoid-driven with integral springs
• Point indication
• BOTE-certification for PA
• Vertical mounting option