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MAKE RAILROAD TOOLS AND SOLUTIONS
(LLC)
YOUR SOURCE FOR:
ICE FREE SWITCH®
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Ice Free Switch® works as an anti-icing agent. When applied to railroad
switch points, plates and rail prior to snow or ice storms, it will remain in
place to activate when needed to melt falling and blowing snow and prevent
switches from freezing.
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Ice Free Switch® is also effective for:
- Crossing Arms
- Signals & Lenses
- Car Couplers
- Doors & Chutes
- Movable bridges
- Flangeways
- Tunnel walls
- Hump switches
- Overhead crane rail
- Preventing ice from forming and lifting the rails off the tie plate,
altering the gauge
Ice Free Switch® helps prevent derailments because the snow will not pack and
form ice in the gaps.
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Benefits include, but not limited to:
- Works Better Than Rail Heaters At Severe Temperatures
- Prevents Switches From Re-Freezing Down to -70°F
- Holds Fast to Vertical Surfaces & Remains In Place
- Defies The Effects Of Rain, Snow, Wind & Gravity
- Maximizes Safety Conditions For Passengers
- Prevents Snow From Packing Between Rails
- Helps Prevent Derailments At Flangeways
- Safe To Use/Environmentally Friendly
- Non-Flammable/Non-Corrosive
- Throw Switches On Command
- Efficient & Economical to Use
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Ice Free Switch® winter operating switch agent is the original anti-icing agent
for track switches. ICE FREE SWITCH® is a pre-treatment to be applied before the
risk of snow or ice. By applying it on the plates, points, throw rods, stands and
flangeways, it puts a barrier coating on the metal. Falling or blowing snow will
melt on contact. The type of snow, (wet or dry) determines how much snow can be
melted. Any accumulation beyond the point that the application can melt, will
only be a non-freezable slush that will not impact throwing the track switch.
ICE FREE SWITCH® is applied by spraying or brushing onto the surface. It is
recommended to apply prior to any snow event, (hours or days before) to protect
the switch from freezing. ICE FREE SWITCH® is more economical than switch
heaters, smudge pots and safer than open flames or fires to clear a frozen
switch. Also by preventing the ice from forming (anti-icing) it is easier and
requires less maintenance than the cost associated with opening a frozen switch.
The product is non-corrosive, non-conductive, aids lubrication and is
bio-degradable.
| Part # | Item | | | RRT-2094-5 | ICE FREE SWITCH - 5 GALLON CONTAINER | | | RRT-2094-55 | ICE FREE SWITCH - 55 GALLON CONTAINER | |
Zero Gravity “Smart Fluid”
Ice Free
Switch® utilizes a NASA “Smart Fluid” technology called Zero
Gravity™, co-developed by NASA /Ames Research Center. When a small amount
of this (non-corrosive, biodegradable substance) is sprayed onto the switch
plate area or rail it produces a thin film. Its viscosity reverts to high “zero”
shear or static viscosity which enables it to stay in place. Ice Free
Switch® remains in place to be triggered hours, days or weeks later by
sleet, rain or snow. It prevents moisture from becoming ice in the switch plate
area. Especially in remote areas.
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MAKE RAILROAD TOOLS AND SOLUTIONS
(LLC)
YOUR SOURCE FOR:
SWITCH TREATOR®
| Part # | Item | | | RRT-2095-3.5 | SWITCH TREATOR® - 3.5 GALLON CANNISTER | | | RRT-2095-4.5 | SWITCH TREATOR® - 4.5 GALLON BACKPACK | |
Sprayable at -40°F!
Zero Gravity™Ice Free Switch® is applied by brushing, pouring, or
utilizing the Switch Treator® hand pump which delivers a
continuous 150 psi spray of liquid. This portable, lightweight applicator fits
on your back and is dispensed from a five gallon galvanized steel container.
Zero Gravity™ “Smart Fluid” technology now makes it possible to
spray Ice Free Switch® at 100 psi and temperatures as low as -40°F.
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We Can Help!
For Ordering, Questions, or Consultation:
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Toll Free: (888) 510-3623
Fax: (859) 356-2163
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E-Mail:
wayne@rrtoolsnsolutions.com
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