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Interlocked Earths
This equipment is for providing temporary earth bonds between overhead catenary or contact conductors and earthed rail sections or recognised earthing points.

The equipment has been specially enhanced in order to address the potentially fatal procedure of removing the equipment in the incorrect order from service. To ensure that the Line End clamp is removed prior to the earth potential clamp it incorporates a special key which must be used to remove the earth end clamp. The tamperproof lock arrangement is an integral part of both clamps and up to 18 combinations are provided, to deter 'master keys' being used to fool the system. Both clamps are in current use and have had RAILTRACK approval for a considerable time.

CE63 (J117-NSE) Earth End Clamp
Steel fabricated clamp for application to all rail types, steel framework and earthing points. The clamping arrangement is fitted with springs to ensure secure location. All components are plated to provide adequate protection on site.

The J117-NSE clamp has been re-designated CE63 to ease identification of the interlocked clamp. The clamp has a special operating screw fitted with a free rotating collar to prevent tampering.

Interconnecting Lead
50mm2 Arctic grade Aluflex lead with blue pvc insulation. Fitted with aluminium palm type compression terminations and clear pvc stress relieving sleeves.

S9BI Line End Clamp
The S9BI clamp is made from aluminium alloy with stainless steel fasteners. Suitable for application by type S9D operating socket.

Insulated Operating Poles
Glass fibre insulated poles with open weave handgrip bonded to the lower section of the pole. Available in standard sections of 4 feet with machined joints to provide rigid assembly by double sided snap action spring loaded locking device. Should be fitted with S9D type light alloy operating socket which supports the clamp during application to the line. The socket is then used to rotate the operating screw of the line end clamp to secure to the line.

Ordering Particulars
Interlocked Clamp kit comprising CE63 Line End Clamp, J117-NSE Earth End Clamp and Interconnecting Lead. Railtrack Approval Certificate No. PA05/00944

INTERLOCKED EARTHS
Railtrack approved
Up to 20 combinations

Tamperproof

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