Irwin Car and Equipment
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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