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DFC VALIANT

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DFC VALIANT PANDROL DFC VALIANT has been designed for use on slab tracks where a typical vertical system stiffness of 20-25kN/mm is required for applications on LRT, Metro, high speed and other non ballasted tracks.

The PANDROL FASTCLIP fastening allows for efficient stressing and rail maintenance, all of which are important when building and operating non ballasted systems.

1. Clip and Toe Insulator:

•1000kgfnominaltoeload, high deflection

•Integraltoeinsulatorto reduce rail contact stresses, improve electrical resistance and insulator life

•Zerotoeloadoption (rail free) available

2. Side post insulators made from high viscosity nylon

3. Cast SG Baseplate

4. Studded EVA rail pad

5. Studded natural rubber baseplate pad

6. Field and gauge side clamp

7. Cast-in SG field side shoulder

8. Plastic dowel/bolted gauge-side fixture

DFC VALIANT:based on proven PANDROL FASTCLIP technology.LEARN MORE

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The assembly is designed to be fitted onto pre-cast blocks or sleepers for top down construction with systems such as Rheda or embedded sleepers. The system is also suitable for installation on pre-cast slab systems.

Pandrol DFC Valiant can be assembled at the sleeper factory and delivered to site captive on the sleeper or block.

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The sleeper is supplied with a cast in SG iron shoulder on the field side and a cast in plastic insert on the gauge side of the rail seat.

A side clamp is positioned on the field side SG shoulder.

The baseplate (with sidepost insulators/rail pad and studded baseplate pad already in position underneath it) is then introduced and slid into position.

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The gauge-side clamp is then positioned and bolted down.

ExPErIEnCEPandrol DFC Valiant is based on proven Pandrol Fastclip materials and technology.

Fully PrE-ASSEmBlEdPandrol DFC Valiant baseplates can be delivered to the track site fully pre-assembled/captive and attached to the sleeper.

AdjuSTABIlITyA minimum lateral adjustment of +/-5mm per rail seat is possible by exchanging the side post insulators.

Vertical adjustment of +20mm in 1mmincrementsispossiblebyexchanging the field side clamp, and shimming under the baseplate, using simple flat shims. Higher levels of vertical adjustment may be possible depending on operating conditions.

TrACk STIFFnESSTypical track stiffness between 20-25kN/mm (0-50kN). Stiffness can be reduced or increased through consultation with Pandrol.

VErSATIlITyBespoke designs can be provided to suit the customer operating requirements.

Side post insulators and a studded EVA pad are installed into the parked position.

Once the sleepers are placed and the rail has been threaded, clips are mechanically driven from the parked to the working position.

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T E C h N I C A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N

PanDROl

DFC VALIANT • Suitable for use on

non-ballasted tracks (Slab Tracks)

• Optimised for use on pre-cast blocks or sleepers

• Suitable for top down construction

Application data (standard products – special variants may be supplied for other applications)

Rail inclination Providedincastblockorsleeper1:20,1:40asrequired

Clip type FC1501,FC1504

Typical applications High speed slab tracks, Metro/LRT non-ballasted tracks

Typical rail sections 60E1(UIC60),CN60,60K,132RE,136RE,54E1(UIC54),56E1(BS113A)

Typical performance data

Value Test method

Dynamic stiffness 17.5-22.5kN/mm EN13416-9:2012catA

20.0-25.0 kN/mm EN13416-9:2012catB

25.0-30.0kN/mm EN13416-9:2012catC/D

Static stiffness 12.5-17.5kN/mm EN13416-9:2012catA

15.0-20.0kN/mm EN13416-9:2012catB

20.0-25.0kN/mm EN13416-9:2012catC/D

Clamping force >16kN EN13146-7:2002

Creep resistance >10kN EN13146-1:2002

NOte:Pandrol is an innovator and designer of bespoke rail fastenings. The data shown above is indicative of typical performance, but is naturally dependant on external factors. Should you have different requirements, please contact us to discuss tailoring products to suit local operating conditions. The technical information given in this brochure was correct at the time of printing, however the company undertakes a continuing programme of research and development and improvements may since have been introduced.

PaNdrOl ltd63StationRoadAddlestoneSurreyKT152AREngland

Telephone:+44 (0)1932 834500Telefax:+44 (0)1932 850858

e-Mail:info@pandrol.com

Website:www.pandrol.com

COmPliaNCe with StaNdardS:

Pandrol DFC Valiant has been tested against the requirements ofCENEN13481-5:2012‘Fasteningsystems for slab tracks’, and will meet the requirements of the European High Speed TSI (Technical Standards for Interoperability).