Intertech Rail develops the IRX specifically for level crossings used by heavy vehicles (mining), conventional vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists, as well as for train stations, stops, depots, and industrial plants. The panels feature an innovative design, offering a 30% weight reduction compared to similar products on the market, while still ensuring equal or superior performance under moderate and heavy loads.
ADVANTAGES
The modular system consists of individual vulcanized ruban ber panels, which are handled with a metal locking system that can be adapted to any type of rail and sleepers.
An additional feature is a rhomboid-shaped pattern with triangular tips that optimize traction and performance in rainy conditions, achieving particularly fast drainage and excellent non-slip properties.
COMPONENTS
The modules are fully formed by a mixture of vulcanized components together that ensures a suitable weight for easy handling and installation.
- High inner panel for rail block, illuminated in vulcanized rubber (40% Virgin-60% recycled rubber). Total weight 158 kilos.
- High outer PANEL for 75LBY rail. Lightweight block in vulcanized rubber (40% virgin rubber-60% recycled rubber). Total weight 85 kilos.
- Beam A: 312mm wide, 1200mm long, 325mm high; 300 PSI compact beam concrete, total weight 204 kilos. This beam allows the top lock of the external modules.
All metal components are in RH A36 cold galvanized steel.
Total linear meter weight: 257.4 KILOS
IMPORTANT DETAILS
Aesthetics: It improves the appearance of the level crossing because its color is apparently
similar to asphalt, in addition to producing smoothity and safety for the person at the time of crossing.
Load capacity: Thanks to the combination of loads carried out by the containment of all elements (modules, containment beams and sleepers), the loads are evenly distributed towards the ground, thus avoiding the displacement of the railway.
Cost: Non-slip rubber coating has a lower overall cost than other materials (concrete, wood, welded rails, etc.) if we compare its durability, installation, and maintenance easily.
Service life: 10 to 30 years, Second workload
INSTALLATION
Traffic should flow quickly and without complications, making it faster in terms of planning, construction, and maintenance, since it takes only 5 hours to assemble the modules of a 12-meter level crossing, with no need for heavy machinery. For a faster installation, 3 operators using heavy machinery (forklifts) are required, reducing assembly time to just 3 hours. For road renovation work, modules can be dismantled and reinstalled at any time and without complications.
The installation of the non-slip rubber floor is quite simple. Once the spacing between the sleepers (60 cm) has been checked and the track has been tamped, it is filled with ballast up to the top of the sleepers and marked halfway to the level that should match the center of one of the sleepers. Immobilizer clips are mounted in the center and at the ends, and clamps with couplings at the joints of the modules ensure the firmness of any level crossing. A special tool is used to install the internal modules by pushing the end of the module toward the rail head.
The external modules are supported by the transverse beam and the containment girder assembly, which have been previously adjusted.
TECHNICAL DATA
Our products are durable and reliable, and they withstand all kinds of climatic conditions thanks to their unique mixing design and integration. High-tech components ensure excellent resistance to shock, wear, aging, and performance loss.
The 50% rubber composition does not splinter, disintegrate, or crack when subjected to heavy loads due to the vulcanization process applied to all our products.
RESISTANCE
Abrasion and wear resistance. It has good acoustic absorption properties, very good resistance to atmospheric agents, and temperature changes.
- Rhomboid-shaped grip pattern with triangular tips that optimize traction and performance in rainy conditions, achieving particularly fast drainage and excellent non-slip properties.
- The SRV value (standardized value for measuring slip resistance in wet conditions) is equal to that obtained with asphalt. Beveled edges protect the contour of modules above all in heavy loads.
