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STRAILastic_A SYNTH
Installation instructions
Subject to technical modifications / March 2011 / JBA

STRAIL level crossing systems / STRAILastic track damping systems

KRAIBURG STRAIL GmbH & Co. KG D-84529 Tittmoning Goellstrasse 8
Phone + 49(0)8683/701-0 Fax -126 info@strail.de www.strail.com www.strailastic.com

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> INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENT
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Track availability
Installation
Installation performance
Rail grinding / re-profiling / tamping
Removal / selective removal
Quality & Environment

These instructions describe the installation of our STRAILastic_A absorber.

PLEASE NOTE
All work surfaces need to be cleaned prior to starting installation. In addition, all guidelines and
manufacturers instructions need to be followed unconditionally.
Read all documents accompanying the supplied materials prior to use.
All legal requirements, as well as guidelines concerning health and environmental protection are to be
complied.

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# 1 / TRACK AVAILABILITY
The system can be installed during ongoing train traffic, as well as during nighttime check intervals, as soon
as extended train breaks (time window), which are longer than 5 min. become available.
In order to coordinate work progress we absolutely recommend drawing up an appropriate and detailed
work schedule (always depending on the train schedule).

# 2 / INSTALLATION
Bring STRAILastic_A absorber to installation position (use transport platform), place into sleeper bay.
Wet the entire surface of the rail chamber with STRAILastic_A coating (e.g. using a spray container / portable pressure sprayer, brushing also possible).

PLEASE NOTE:
The positioning of the absorbers into the rail web has to be
done wet.
The drying time of the coating depends on the climatic
conditions, in particular with regard to solar radiation,
which shortens the installation time.
Press the STRAILastic_A absorber onto the rail (install as much
as possible in the middle of the sleeper bay) and pass the part
of the STRAILastic_A clamp with the fixing pins under the rail.
The STRAILastic_A clamp is delivered pre-assembled.
Press the opposite STRAILastic_A absorber as parallel as
possible onto the rail and mount the other half of the
STRAILastic_A clamp onto the fixing pins.
Assemble manually using a bit of pressure.

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Using the STRAILastic_A installation tool (incl. special

attachable STRAILastic_A attachment) the STRAILastic_A clamps
are pressed into the sleeper bay, so that the clamps snap into
their final position.
PLEASE NOTE
The machine needs to be set to the corresponding end
stop position of the respective width of the rail base.
A corresponding template is included in the scope of
supply for an exact positioning.
Our STRAILastic_A installation tool is made available for all first
installations, as well as bigger projects. We are happy to lend
you our installation tool for all other projects.
Using our STRAILastic_A installation tool guarantees a highquality installation (even clamping force over the entire
installation area).
The STRAILastic_A absorber can also be installed manually
using our mounting lever.
Final check: The absorber is in final position if the fixing pins are protruding
at an approximately equal length.

# 3 / INSTALLATION PERFORMANCE
A team of 10 workers allows an installation performance (without check intervals, dependent on the cycle
time) of approx. 120 meters of track per hour.

# 4 / RAIL GRINDING / RE-PROFILING / TAMPING

For rail grinding, tamping, rail measurement as well as track works with ballast plough it is usually not
necessary to remove any STRAILastic_A components.

# 5 / SELECTIVE REMOVAL / REMOVAL

5.1 / Rail Welding, Rail Breakage
STRAILastic_A absorber are resistant against temporary increasing temperatures.
This applies particularly the scope of minor build-up welding.
The components need to be removed in cases of repairing rail breakage and/or multi-layer build-up welding.
The STRAILastic_A absorbers are easy to remove in cases of rail breakage (see 5.2). In this case, please pay
attention to the DB AG guidelines.
After welding has been completed the removed component may be adapted to the new rail geometry.
Complete installation in accordance with Assembly Instructions.

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5.2 / Removal
INSTALLED PRODUCT
STRAILastic_A absorber and STRAILastic_A clamp.

ASSEMBLY TOOL TO REMOVE STRAILastic_A

Prepare the removal aid:
j Removal lever
k Expanding mandrel
l Standard commercial hammer
m standard commercial crowbar

l
Drive the STRAILastic_A expanding mandrel into the respective
holes of the fixing clamp with hard blows of the hammer.

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Afterwards, insert the removal lever between the STRAILastic_A

absorber and STRAILastic_A clamp and spread apart.

The STRAILastic_A absorber can be easily removed by use of a

standard commercial crowbar.

5.4 / Re-Installation
For re-installation please follow the steps as described in point # 3 / INSTALLATION.

# 6 / QUALITY & ENVIRONMENT

KRAIBURG / STRAIL is a certified company according to standard ISO 9001 : 2000.
KRAIBURG / STRAIL uses environmentally sound materials.
Third party controlled according to DIN ISO EN 18200

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