The modern heavy haul railway is a demanding environment, with high locomotive horsepower, dynamic braking, large rail sections and high mega gross tonnes per year.
Compared to cast baseplates, the rolled steel Victor system is economical, strong and durable.
The baseplates’ increased load bearing area results in a significant reduction in plate cutting, saving time and money.
The large bearing area also reduces gauge widening under load, preventing rail spreading and increasing railway safety.
The Victor system is flexible and can be configured to different baseplate profiles and clip styles.
Compatibility with resilient fastenings brings the accompanying advantages of holding power, prevention of rail rollover and reduced maintenance.
Using the SWAGE method to attach the cast shoulders to the baseplates means no extra components, such as bolts, rivets or weld filler, are required.
Victor baseplates are made from strong, durable rolled steel.
The Victor baseplate has a 37% greater load bearing area compared to similar baseplates for resilient fastenings.
Lightweight, cast ductile iron shoulders provide the geometry needed to attach resilient rail fasteners. A cold forging method called SWAGE is used to attach the cast shoulders to the rolled steel baseplates.
The Victor system is compatible with Pandrol’s resilient fasteners, including the e-Clip and Fastclip.
The baseplate comes in 16” and 18” lengths and is available for both screw and cut spikes.
The Victor baseplate is tested and compliant with resilient fasteners, as recommended by AREMA 30.
The SD-HH fastening system is quick and efficient to instal with few tools and minimal training.
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The DRS baseplate is a double-resilience e-clip fastening system that is ideal for use on non-ballasted tracks when ground-borne noise and vibration reduction are required.
Pandrol Fastclip is an established, highly-regarded resilient, threadless rail fastening. Over the years, the Fastclip family has grown to include the FC, FD, FE Fastclip products, each of which has been designed to meet the technical and commercial demands of a specific area.
The rail seat assembly is typically made up of two tension clamps (SKL clips) on top of angled guide plates on each side of the rail.
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