Railroad Gate, Motorized for Pedestrian Passage

When a train approaches the crossing, the gate will close to prevent access across the tracks by pedestrians while it exposes the emergency exit. After the passage of the train, the gate opens and exposes the walkway permitting access across the track.

This motorized Railroad Gate is designed for the control of pedestrian traffic through level foot crossings where safety and high usage is of importance. The design of the automatic pedestrian gate is highly vandal resistant, and all components are of robust construction.

The magnetic torque drive has a protective indexing clutch and shock absorbing springs built in to prevent internal damage in case the gate is forced against its motion during its operation.

The torque motor can be stalled in any position without overheating or suffering any damage. Torque motors always product a certain degree of heat so that there is no risk of freezing or condensation - even in cold climatic conditions.

The Gate, linkages, drive housings and posts are of robust construction to resist intentional damage by vandals. The gate is manufactured of RHS steel and is hot dip galvanised. The gate hinges are designed for low maintenance with greased bushes and stainless steel pins. Couplings for the lever arms are self aligning and of low maintenance.

The drive system is mounted on a detachable mounting plate for fast exchange if required.

When a train approaches the crossing, a Sonalert located in the drive mechanism sounds, followed by the closing of the gate, to prevent access across the tracks, while exposing the emergency exit. After the passage of the train, the Sonalert stops and the gate opens under power, once again exposing the walkway permitting access across the tracks and at the same time closing off the emergency exit.