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| 10 Sep 2004 | |
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Corus has developed a Long Welded Rail (LWR) draw off clamp for the installation of high-speed rail during phase two of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link (CTRL). It is the first time a clamp of this kind has been used for 216m LWR and will help to overcome the traditional time consuming methods employed for drawing off rail. So far 40 of the new clamps have been ordered to meet the foreseeable LWR requirements of the CTRL. The clamp forms part of the Corus LWR delivery system for UK deliveries of LWR. Until now LWR draw off relied exclusively on a complex logistical exercise where rails had holes drilled in the rail ends and then, through the use of shackles and wire ropes, rails were pulled from the wagon. The rail ends would then be cut off, prior to welding. The new clamp, grips the rail on the neutral axis in the web, by a double wedge clamping mechanism. It is very easy to operate, both in the application and subsequent release. The clamp will be used to pull off 175,000m of LWR in the next year and its discharge system will be used on high-speed rail installation in the UK. ENDS Note to Editors: Welding of LWR has formed a key part of Corus’ rail business since 1990. The Welding Services business was formed last year to capitalise on Corus’ expertise in welding and long rail logistics. Its aim is to support Corus’ rail sector businesses and to seek opportunities both in UK and overseas for welding plant ownership or joint ventures. Further information: Andrew Marshall, Corus. Telephone: 01904 454647 | |
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