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Data Sheet Part 6-7

SURELOCK
Points drive system
Issue 5
October 2004

SURELOCK is an efficient Points Drive System providing exceptional reliability

and ease of maintenance. It also offers an effective linear backdrive, which
locks the closed switch rail consistently against the running rail throughout
its length and ensures the minimum flangeway is maintained for the open
switch rail.

Typical 6' installation with linear back drive

A universal machine Designed for reliability

SURELOCK is suitable for all current switch SURELOCK has a Mean Time Between Failures
types and for mainlines and metros, providing of 30 months and a Mean Time To Repair of
integrated run-though protection and only 15 minutes.
electrical detection. SURELOCK is suitable for
Throughout SURELOCK’s design, the emphasis
bullhead, full or shallow depth and RT60
is on simplicity and strength. Its robust housing
layouts. Its low profile allows it to be mounted
and lockable, flood-resistant enclosure
between the running rails for metro
contains four independently replaceable
applications as well as conventional trackside
modules: motor, drive assembly, escapement
mounting. When the hand crank is engaged,
and control. Each module is adjusted and
its ergonomic location and operation ensure
located in the point machine at our factory,
all standard structural clearances are met.
without the need for further set-up. Although
highly durable, the comparatively light weight
Effective linear back drive of the modules means the total machine
weighs only 170kg, aiding maintenance
The linear back drive applies a greater thrust
and movement.
to the heal of the point switch blades than at
the toe, providing positive and consistent The drive, lock and detection rods offer
locking and complementary run-through straightforward, stepless adjustment and
protection, without the complications and the in-out lock mechanism is clearly visible
drawbacks of multiple point machines, for rapid inspection. The system has a
hydraulic actuators, torsion drive systems or designed-in tolerance of rail creep and
inaccurate crank and rod systems. vertical (switch roller) movement, while the
motor allows constant brush-wear detection
SURELOCK’s linear back drive simplifies
and has simple, reliable mechanical motor
installation; the supplementary detector is
snubbing, with no need for electric clutches.
mounted on bearer extensions on the same
Lockable, vandal-proof plug-coupled cables
side of the track as the supplementary drive
are used throughout. An AC-immune machine
units, avoiding the need for extended bearers
is available, incorporating a permanent
and keeping rod lengths to a minimum.
magnet motor.
The true linear motion of the point rod
support allows positive lateral guidance,
eliminating rod buckling.

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Specification
Technical Data
Throwing force: 8,000N
Retention force: 20,000N
Operating stroke: 92-130mm
(with stepless adjustment)
Stroke of lock/detection bars: Max 130mm
Typical point operating time: 2.5 to 3.0 seconds
Protection class: IP67
(dust and temporary (to BS EN 60529: 1991)
Motor & drive module
water immersion)
Minimum life expectancy: 25 years

Operating Duty
Operating cycles between major
workshop overhauls: 1 million
Max frequency of operations: 700 per day
Total number of
operations per year: 255,500
(based on continuous operation
during a 19 hours traffic period,
at a peak rate of one cycle
every 2 minutes) Escapement & control module
Routine maintenance intervals: 12 months

Dimensions
Length: 1174mm
Width: 430mm
Height: 179mm
Weight
Motor module: 18kg
Drive module: 16kg
Escapement module: 17kg
Control module: 3kg
Base module: 101kg
Cover etc.: 15kg
Typical 6' installation
Total weight: 170kg

For more details contact:

Westinghouse Rail Systems Limited T +44 (0) 1249 441 441
PO Box 79, Pew Hill, Chippenham F +44 (0) 1249 652 322
Wiltshire SN15 1JD, UK E wrsl.marketing@invensys.com

www.westinghouserail.co.uk
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this leaflet was
correct at the time of going to press. However, the company retains the right to change
any specification without notice.

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