APC Magnet

Single Sleeper Mounted Compact APC Unit

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The APC Magnet is used to “instruct” an electric locomotive to open the circuit breaker on its transformer so that it does not draw current as the pantograph traverses a neutral section to eliminate arcing. A second magnet tells it to switch back on again afterwards. It is mounted on the end of a sleeper to align with the train-borne sensor.

Compact stainless steel construction means:
It attaches to one sleeper only, irrespective of fastener type
No special sleepers - any standard concrete or timber
No disturbance of ballast
Quick installation or de-mounting (2-3 minutes)
Tamp or Stone-blow without removal

Typical cost savings = £3,000 to £4,000 per location

PADS NO: PA05/0232

Modern NdFeB magnets giving:
A highly stable magnetic field

Lightweight assembly (No lifting equipment needed)

A low profile (less risk of being struck)
Use to replace ferrite magnets