SAFETY BARRIER

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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

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