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SAFETY BARRIER
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
Features
Quick and simple to install. Simply clamps to the foot of
the rail, no tools required
A worker caught the wrong side of the barrier can easily
re-enter the safe zone
All components are re-usable and are supplied in their
own storage stillages
Achieves significant cost savings by enabling higher train
running speeds on adjacent lines
A full range of integrated accessories can be supplied,
including access gates, lightmast supports and lockable,
stillage lids
The VORTOK Safety Barrier is designed for worker protection. The barrier provides an effective green zone for track workers. VORTOK manufacture two variants: the Telescopic Safety Barrier for varying line speeds and the Shoulder Clearance Safety Barrier for minimal ballast disturbance.
Telescopic Safety Barrier
Can be used at all train speeds - set at either
1.25m (4’) or 2.0m (6’6”)
Universal application flat bottomed, bull head
and 3rd rail areas
Shoulder Clearance Safety Barrier
Minimal ballast disturbance
Quick to install
No ballast to reinstate
Fixed tip rail clamp
Fewer moving parts
PRODUCT INFORMATION
TRACK MOUNTING PRODUCTS
Technical Specification
UK Approvals
Telescopic Safety Barrier
Network Rail - PA05/01068
LUL No. - Plant/8751_Rev.02
Shoulder Clearance Safety Barrier
Network Rail - PA05/01952
TELESCOPIC SAFETY BARRIER
Blue poles, pultruded grp: 2.1kg each at 1650kg/m3
Gray box, pultruded grp: 0.455kg each at 1650kg/m3
Material Properties Features of Assembly
• VORTOK Safety Barrier must be set to the correct distance in accordance with the applicable work site safe system of work
• Clamp spacing approx. 2.5m – 2.7m (4 x sleepers between clamps)
• Won Alstom Award for Innovation
• Installed in UK, Australia and Brazil
• Spare parts available
Telescopic Safety Barrier
Shoulder Clearance Safety Barrier
Compatibility
✓ Flat bottomed rails (including UIC60)✓ Bull head rails✓ 3rd rail areas
✓ Flat bottomed rails (including UIC60)
Distance set from running rail - 1.25m or 2m Distance set from running rail - 1.25m
Track Mounting Products
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
SHOULDER CLEARANCE SAFETY BARRIER
Barrier Accessories
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1. Bungee Tool: 111-10152. Cocking Lever: 111-10013. Corner Post: 111-10194. Safe Access Gate: 111-10165. Light Mast and Support: 111-1002
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Note: Data in document indicates typical performance. Actual performance is dependent on a range of external factors. Please contact us to see how VORTOK can tailor products to suit local operating conditions and specific requirements. Technical information in this document was correct at the time of printing. Improvements may have been introduced since as a result of our continuous research and development programmes.
ISSUE 1 2017
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
VORTOK INTERNATIONAL
Innovation House, 3 Western Wood Way Langage Science Park Plymouth, Devon, PL7 5BG, UK
Telephone: +44(0)1752 349200e-Mail: [email protected]: www.vortok.com