Signalling Equipment

Vortok On-Tie Beam

The Vortok On-Tie Beam is a non-intrusive balise transponder mounting system.

Vortok On-Tie Beam

The On-Tie Beam is mounted over the tie onto the existing rail fastening, eliminating the need to drill the tie.

  • Balises are used as beacons on European Train Control Systems (ETCS) to provide data through communication with train borne receivers
  • Their accurate positioning and secure fitting are vital to ensure the reliability of the safety critical data they transmit
  • Its design ensures that balises are installed in a compliant position, significantly simplifying the installation process and saving time and money
  • The On-Tie Beam has been developed to withstand the adverse track environment and has been subject to rigorous approval processes around the world

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Benefits of the On Tie Beam

01

Easy installation

The On-Tie Beam is simpler to install, reposition and remove than other products. Eliminating the need for drilling into concrete ties, digging ballast and tamping saves time and reduces labour costs.

02

Money saving

Additional money is saved because the need for track possession during installation is eliminated or reduced.

03

Low maintenance

When balises are installed using the On-Tie Beam, lifetime ownership costs incurred as a result of repositioning for verification trials and maintenance are significantly reduced.

04

Non-intrusive installation

The On-Tie Beam’s simple, non-intrusive installation can be done using commercially available hand tools.

05

Compatible

Positioning the balise over the tie means that the product is compatible with automatic track tamping machinery.

06

Enhanced safety

With installation typically taking less than two minutes per balise, the length of time that a track worker is in a position of danger is reduced.

Technical features of On-Tie Beam

01

Compatibility

The On-Tie Beam is compatible with a range of track formations and with Siemens, Alstom, Bombardier and Hitachi balises. It can be installed on a wide range of tie types and is compatible with a range of track formations.

02

Resistance

It is vibration resistant to EN50125-3. It also has high resistance to chemical and climactic changes.

03

Non-conductivity

The On-Tie Beam’s non-conductive design ensures that it does not interfere with existing signalling systems.

04

Secure fastening method

Its proven secure fastening method comprises a glass reinforced plastic (GRP) beam with stainless steel yokes that use the existing rail fastenings to hold the beam in track.

05

Designed for non-intrusive, rapid installation

When installing the On-Tie Beam, there is no need to modify the track or drill into concrete ties. Installation, repositioning or removal typically takes less than two minutes per balise and there is no wait for resins to cure.

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