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Type BR Rail Clamp

Standard rail clamp, with flat top, used for securing low speed rail, with either parallel or tapered flanges, to steel beams or concrete.

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Overview

The Type BR rail clamp is used for securing low speed rail with either parallel or tapered flanges up to 8°. It has a flat top to allow the bolt head or nut to rotate on a hardened washer and can also be used with studs, tie rods or J-bolts. The skirt on the underside of the clamp abuts the edge of the beam flange and prevents the clamp rotating during installation. Can also be used to connect low speed rail to concrete with the use of a suitable anchor device for the torque values shown below. Manufactured from malleable iron with zinc plated or hot dip galvanized finish to provide high performance and anti-corrosion protection.

Features & Benefits

  • Simple cost effective solution.
  • For low speed rail applications only.
  • Flat top allows the bolt head or nut to rotate on a hardened washer.
  • For parallel and tapered flanges up to 8°.
  • Contact Lindapter to ensure suitability of the component for application.
  • Please ensure the anchor device is suitable for the torque value in the data table.

Approvals

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Tail Lengths & Packing Pieces

The clamp is available in two tail lengths, Short or Medium and can be used with Lindapter packing pieces to increase the clamping range. Choose the correct combination of tail length and packing pieces to suit a specific flange thickness. Download datasheet for selection table.

Location & End Plates

Location plates are required when securing two sections together with clamps attached to the upper and lower sections with both clamps directly opposing each other. The plate is positioned between the two sections to hold the bolts at the correct centers and should be fabricated to the dimensions shown in the datasheet.

End Plates should be used when clamps are attached to the supporting section only. The End Plate holds the bolts at the correct centers and should be fabricated to the dimensions shown in the datasheet.

Properties

  • Manufactured from malleable iron to BS EN 1562.
  • Available with zinc plated or hot dip galvanized finish.

Technical Specification

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Standard Loads (FOS 5:1) Reduced Loads (FOS 5:1) Dimensions
(not suitable for slip conditions)
Product Bolt 8.8 Tensile Slip Tightening Tensile Tightening Tail Length
Code Z / 1 Bolt / 2 Bolts Torque* / 1 Bolt Torque * V
Y X short medium T Width
kN kN Nm kN Nm mm mm mm mm mm mm
LBR050 M12 5.8 0.9 69 3.7 39 26 13 4 6 13 29
LBR062 M16 8.5 1.7 147 5.2 93 30 16 6 8 16 35
LBR075 M20 14.7 3.0 285 8.6 177 36 22 7 10 19 42

*Torque figures based on bolts / setscrews in an unlubricated condition.

Ensure the anchor device is suitabe for the tightening torque shown above.

 

Safe Working Loads (FOS 5:1) Reduced Torque / Loads Dimensions
(not suitable for slip conditions)
Product Bolt Tensile Slip Tightening Tensile Tightening Tail Length
Code Grd. 5 / Resistance Resistance Torque* Resistance Torque* V
A325 / 1 Bolt / 2 Bolts / 1 Bolt
Z Y X short medium T Width
lbs lbs ft lb lbs ft lb
LBR050 12" 1304 202 50 832 29 1" 12" 532" 14" 12" 118"
LBR062 58" 1911 382 108 1169 69 1316" 58" 14" 516" 58" 138"
LBR075 34" 3305 674 210 1933 131 138" 34" 932" 38" 34" 158"

*Torque figures based on fasteners in an unlubricated condition.

Ensure the anchor device is suitabe for the tightening torque shown above.

Faster to Install

No drilling or welding!

Independently Approved

Reasons to choose Lindapter

  • Save time and money

    Save time and money

    Clamping two steel sections together avoids time-consuming welding or conventional drilling and bolting.

  • Safer connections

    Safer connections

    Drilling and welding in the field is avoided, removing the need for hot work permits and encouraging safer site conditions.

  • High strength

    High strength

    Lindapter clamps are manufactured from high strength materials to resist high load requirements and harsh environments.

  • Industry leading approvals

    Industry leading approvals

    Lindapter has earned a reputation synonymous with safety and reliability, gaining multiple independent approvals.

  • Adjustable

    Adjustable

    Quickly align steel sections by sliding the section into the correct position before tightening the Girder Clamp to complete the installation.

  • Free connection detailing

    Free connection detailing

    Lindapter’s experienced Engineers can detail a custom connection based on your specific requirements free of charge.

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