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An intensive maintenance
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uptime and boosting productivity.
A fleet of fully equipped service
vehicles wth specialist testing facilities
manned by experienced engineers
provides unrivalled reliability.
When working with Torrent Trackside
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business in the sector.
Our rail hire experts are constantly
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equipment to ensure your projects
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Torrent Trackside is the leading supplier of OHL hire equipment.Our national network, skilled expertise and exacting standards ofmaintenance means you get the job done quickly and on time.
With our Rapid Response service hire equipment can be on-sitewithin hours.
If your OHL requirements demand value, innovation and reliabilityspeak to Torrent Trackside now. See our OHL equipment list on thefollowing pages. Our hire experts are here to talk to you.
Earth Pole Set
Robust and extremely hard wearing,
easy assembled, 1.2m rods provide a
versatile method of achieving
optimum distance and insulation
value when working in the vicinity of
live conductors. Comes complete with
a carry bag.
Specification
Item code: 55-006
Make: AUS
Model: Multiple 1.2m sections
Weight: 5kg
Essential accessories: none
Optional accessories: Fuse heads, earthapplicator heads, tapping heads,universal adapters, LV fuse removers.
Live Line Tester
Used as a voltage detector to check the
absence of AC voltage on overhead
lines. There are several other types of
live line testers that all do the same job
namely Westminster and Carillion types.
The live line test comprises of 5 parts as
illustrated and comes complete with a
carrying bag.
This item is subject to a 12 monthly
external recalibration.
Specification
Item code: 15-043
Make: Arthur Flury
Model: BO-A
Weight: 2.72kg
Line Safety Equipment
Contents
Line safety Equipment
Lifting Equipment
Drills and Saws
Item Page No.
Earth Pole Set 3Live Line Tester 3Designated Earthing Point & Jumpers 4G Clamp
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Tirfor 4Tension Meter 5Load Link 5Lever Hoist 5
Hilti Cordless Drill 6Rotabroach Electric Mag Drill 6Reciprocating Electric Saw 6Cembre Rail Drill (Bond Hole Use Spec.) 7Cordless Reciprocating Electric Saw 7
Item Page No.
Contact Wire Straightener 7Contact Wire Dekinker 8Contact Wire Twister 8
Arthur Flury Dropper Crimper 8Battery Powered Crimping Tool 8Cembre Battery Powered Bond Puller 9Come Along Clamps 9Height and Stagger Gauge 9Bowthorpe Equipment 10Wejtap Installation Tool 10
Bolt Cutters 11Hydraulic Cutters Battery Operated 11Hydraulic Cutters Manually Operated 11
Contact Wire Tools
Cutting Tools
Cable Tools
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Designated Earthing Point & Jumpers
Used for taking induction out of
the overhead line equipment
during maintenance work.
DEPs come in either 1.5m or
1.7m and are orange in colour,
all jumpers are coloured blue and
come is varying lengths over the
standard 1.5 or 1.7m DEP’s.
These items are subject to a 12
monthly externalrecalibration/
insulation check.
Specification
Item code: many
Make: AUS
Model: Many - see table below
Weight: varies
G Clamp
Universal earthing clamp with
T-handle.
Specification
Item code: 55-040
Make: Generic
Model: Universal
Weight: 0.68kg
DEP's Complete 1.5m or 1.7m
Jumper, 2M blue aluflex (2 x P&B)
Jumper, 2M blue aluflex (2 x Catu)
Jumper, 8M blue aluflex (2 x P&B)
Jumper, 8M blue aluflex (2 x Catu)
Long blue earth, 8M (1 x Catu + 1 x G-Clamp)
Long blue earth, 8M (1 x P&B + 1 x G-Clamp)
Tirfor
Ideal for use during assembly
work, especially at heights,
tensioning overhead cables.
This machine is subject to a
6 monthly record of
thorough examination.
Specification
Make: Tirfor
Model: Various (see below)
Power source: manual
Essential accessories: Wire rope, sizedepending on application, see table below:
Consumables: Various shackles and slingsavailable, depending on application
Item Code Model WLL Weight Rope Diameter Rope Breaking Strain
55-042 T508 800kg 6.6kg 8.3mm 4000kg
55-043 T516 1600kg 13.5kg 11.5mm 8000kg
55-044 T532 3200kg 24.0kg 16.3mm 1600kg
55-045 TU8 800kg 8.4kg 8.3mm 4000kg
55-046 TU16 1600kg 20kg 11.5mm 8000kg
55-048 TU32 3200kg 27kg 16.3mm 16000kg
Lifting Equipment
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Lever Hoists
Lever Hoists are used in all types
of rigging work on the overhead
lines. There are three main
lifting capacities depending on
lifting requirements.
800kg, 1600kg and 3200kg,
all have a lifting range of 1.5m.
This machine is subject to a 6
monthly record of thorough
examination.
Make: Yale
Model: PT
Power source: Manual
Weight: 4.38kg
Specification
Tension meter
Tension Clocks are used to tell the
tension within the OHL wire.
This machine is subject to a 12
monthly calibration.
Item code: 55-002
Make: Dillon
Model: AP 5” 4000x25kg
Power source: Manual
Weight: 0.5kg
Consumables: Shackles and slingsdepending on application.
Specification
Load Link
The Dynafor gives an instant and
constant digital display of the load
applied with tear, peak and units
measured.
This machine is subject to a 12
monthly calibration.
Item code: 55-016
Make: Dynafor
Model: LLP5T
Power source: Manual
Weight: 2kg
Consumables: Shackles and slingsdepending on application.
Specification
Item Code Capacity Lifting Height Weight
07-760 800kg 1.5m 5.5kg
55-027 1600kg 1.5m 9.6kg
55-028 3200kg 1.5m 16.0kg
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Hilti TE6A Cordless Drill
Highly portable cordless
rotary hammer drill. The
drill is capable to drilling
from 5mm to 20mm
holes. The drill comes
complete with charger
and LI-ION battery.
Item code: 10-026
Make: Hilti
Model: TE6A
Power source: 110v
Vibration rating: 9.0m/s²
Weight: 4kg
Noise level: 88-db (a)
Optional accessories: 10-037 spare battery
Consumables: Various TE-C drill bits
Specification - electric
Rotabroach Electric Mag Drill
The magnetic drill is intended
for use to drill a hole in a ferrous
material. The magnet is used to
hold the drill in place whilst the
drill is. It is designed for use in
Fabrication, Construction,
Railways, Petrochemical and any
other application when drilling
ferrous metal is required.
Item code: 03-032
Make: Rotabroach
Model: Puma
Power source: 110v
Vibration rating: 2.95m/s²
Weight: 11kg
Noise level: 101.3-db (a)
Essential accessories: 25-211 coolant bottle25-210 allen key
Consumables:21-131 5 litres of cutting oilDrill cutters up to 30mm wide by 25mm
deep
Specification
Reciprocating Electric Saw
This reciprocating saw is
designed for cutting
various materials such as
wood, metal, plastics,
fibreglass, hard rubber
depending on the blade.
It has a stroke length of
28mm.
Item code: 01-012
Make: Bosch
Model: GSA1100E 110v
Power source: 110v
Weight: 3.5kg
Vibration Rating: TBA
Consumables: Cutting blades (blade spec.depends on material being cut).
Specification
Drills and saws
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Cordless Reciprocating Saw 18v
This reciprocating saw is
designed for cutting
various materials such as
wood, metal, plastics,
fibreglass, hard rubber
depending on the blade.
It has a stroke length of
28mm, acharging time of
30 minutes
Item code: 55-049
Make: Bosch
Model: GSA18v
Power source: 18v Lithium Ion Battery
Weight: 3.4kg
Vibration Rating: TBA
Consumables: Cutting blades (blade spec.depends on material being cut).
Specification
Cembre Rail Drill (Bond Hole Use Spec.)
Item code: 03-005
Make: Cembre
Model: LD-1P
Power source: 2 stroke ratio 25:1
Vibration rating: 2.5m/s²
Weight: 20kg
Noise level: 91.7-db (a)
Fuel tank capacity: 0.8 litre
LUL approved item
Specification Petrol
Item code: 03-006
Make: Cembre
Model: LD-2E
Power source: 110v
Vibration rating: 2.5m/s²
Weight: 18kg
Noise level: 93.4-db (a)
LUL approved item
Specification - electric
Used for drilling fishplates
and bond holes quickly
and accurately.
Essential Accessories25-202 - Transport Box
25-211 - Coolant Bottle
25-210 - 3no Allen Keys
03-040 - Bond Hole Attachment – 113lb
03-041 - Bond Hole Attachment – UIC60
03-042 - APE70 Bond Hole Arbor (for use with the older pin drive system only, 9.5mm kit is for the newer bush drive system and requires different attachments)
Consumables
21-039 - 2 Stroke Premix Fuel (Petrol & Oil 25:1 Ratio)
21-131 - 5 Litres of Cutting Oil
21-414 - 7mm Bond Hole Drill Bit
Contact Wire Straightener
A mechanical
straightening device
for profiling contact
wires (100, 120 and
150mm²).
Item code: 55-015
Make: Cembre
Model: Cembre MSGW
Power source: Manual
Weight: 6.8kg
Specification
Contact Wire Tools
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Arthur Flury Dropper Crimper
This product is a hand operated
compression tool. It compresses
SHZPH sleeves. Maximum cable
cross section 35mm² copper /
50mm² aluminium.
Item code: 55-050
Make: Arthur Flury
Model: PRO2
Power source: Manual
Weight: 1.36kg
Optional accessories: Replacement dies tosuit application above.
Specification
Contact Wire De-Kinker
A mechanical straightening device
for de-kinking contact wires.Item code: 55-010
Make: CHS
Model: CHS
Power source: Manual
Weight: 4kg
Specification
Contact Wire Twister
This product is a positioning tool
for 13mm wire.Item code: 55-034
Make: Generic
Model: Generic
Power source: Manual
Weight: 1kg
Specification
Cable Tools
Cembre Battery Powered Crimping Tool
Used for crimping cables between
10²-400mm². The tool can rotate
its crimping head through 180
degrees for ease of operation.
The unit accepts all semicircular
slotted dies common to most
130kN tools. Comes complete
with charger and battery.
This machine is subject to a 12
monthly calibration with Cembre.
Item code: 08-011
Make: Cembre
Model: B135-C
Power source: 14.4v battery
Weight: 6.65kg
Optional accessories: 55-036 - Cembre B135-C Crimper MK25-C Die Set
55-037 - Cembre B135-C Crimper MK32L-C Die Set
55-038 - Cembre B135-C Crimper MUT9971-C Die Set
55-039 - Cembre B135-C Crimper MUT9965-C Die Set
Specification
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Height and Stagger Gauge
The product allows the user to take height and
stagger measurements of the over head line
using a Hilti PD42 measurement laser. The laser
is positioned at eye level and features a 90º
viewing prism, enabling the operator to see the
desired cable and laser location marker at the
same time in all weather conditions including
bright sunshine. The rail head to cable height
reading is displayed on an LCD display, the value
is compensated for the height offset of the laser,
meaning that no on site calculation is required.
Cable stagger position is indicated on a scale on
the lateral beam of the gauge. The horizontal
beam folds down flat to the lateral beam for
storage and transport.
This gauge is subject to a 12 monthly calibration.
Item code: 55-001
Make: Abtus
Model: ABT4640
Power source: Manual
Weight: 6kg
Specification
Cembre battery powered Bond Puller
Used for installing rail web
electrical connections.
Complete with spare battery,
charger and shoulder strap
(included in the item code).
We also have a manual Cembre
bond puller which does exactly
the same as the battery
powered item on item code
16-030 part number HTEPE.DET12.
Specification
Item code: 12mm kit 16-04316mm head 16-045
Make: Cembre
Model: BTEPE2-DET12 & BTEPE2-DET16
Weight: 5.04kg
Vibration rating: Less than 2.5m/s²
Weight: 5.04kg
Noise level: 75 db(a)
Come Along Clamps
Small lightweight grip for general use.
The clamp type needed depends on
the conductor wire material type and
thickness.
Specification
Item Code Copper Conductor Safe Working WeightWire diameter
55-051 4-12mm 1700kg 1.3kg
55-052 6-18mm 3000kg 1.9kg
55-053 10-28mm 3500kg 4.3kg
Item Code Aluminium Conductor Safe Working WeightWire diameter
55-054 24.38-25.91mm 3636kg 3.41kg
55-055 25.91-27.43mm 2500kg 3.41kg
55-056 27.43-28.96mm 2500kg 3.41kg
55-057 28.96-30.48mm 2500kg 3.41kg
Make: Generic
Model: Various
Power source: manual
Weight: see model list below
Consumables: Grip cleaning brush set
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Bowthorpe Equipment
Bowthorpe Clamps and Wedges have
been developed to tension conductor
cables in overhead line systems. Used
with slings, shackles and lifting products
such as Lever Hoists and Tirfor
Machines, the conductor wire can be
installed to the specific required tension.
The Bowthorpe Wedge is an aluminium
clamp used for rigging of OHL
equipment; it comes in many styles
depending on wire size and what the
wire is made of. The Bowthorpe body is
an aluminium case that wraps around
the wedge and comes in 2 sizes. The
Bowthorpe pulling wire is used to pull
OHL wire, wedges and bodies cannot be
used without the pulling wire.
This equipment is subject to a 6 monthly
record of thorough examination.
Specification
Make: Bowthorpe
Model: Bowthorpe
Power source: manual
Weight: See model list below
Essential accessories: Item Code
Bowthorpe pulling wire 55-029
Bowthorpe body 55-017
Bowthorpe wedges see table below
Bowthorpe Wedges
Type Item Code Conductor Diameter Conductor Material Working Load
A 55-018 9.0 to 10.7mm Copper or Steel 60kN
B 55-021 10.8 to 12.5mm Copper or Steel 60kN
C 55-022 14.4 to 16.1mm Copper or Steel 60kN
D 55-023 16.2 to 18.2mm Aluminium 60kN
E 55-024 20.5 to 22.5mm Aluminium 60kN
F 55-025 18.3 to 20.4mm Copper or Steel 100kN
AS 55-020 9.0 to 10.7mm Aluminium 60kN
AL 55-019 10.8 to 12.5mm Copper or Steel 60kN
1 1
2
2
3
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Wejtap Installation Tool
The WEJTAP™ TOOL is a one-piece assembly that
consists of a head and power unit. Two
color-coded interchangeable heads accept all
WEJTAP™ connectors and STIRRUP™. The design
of the tool recognizes the need for simplicity and
speed of operation as well as outstanding safety
features such as automatic gas release vented
away from the operator, fast simple breech
loading and fast advance when engaging the
connector assembly. No loose parts to drop or
misplace and a booster ejection system that
provides further safety to the operator.
Item code: 55-011
Make: Burndy
Model: Wejtap
Power source: Manual
Weight: 5.9kg
Consumables: Booster Cartridges(Box of 25no)
Specification
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Bolt Cutters 36” and 42”
This manually operated bolt
cutter used for general
manual cutting.
Item code: 07-106
Make: Generic
Model: 36” or 42”
Power source: Manual
Weight: 3-4kg
Specification
Hydraulic Cutter (Manually Operated)
This manually operated cable cutter
has two speeds. It is designed to
cut copper, aluminium and
telecommunication cables up to a
maximum of 50mm. The head can
rotate by 90 degrees to enable the
operator to work in the most
comfortable position. This unit is for
electrification work only and not for
cutting overhead line cables.
Item code: 08-052
Make: Cembre
Model: HT-TC051
Power source: Manual
Weight: 4.38kg
Specification
Hydraulic Cutter (Battery Operated)
This battery operated cable cutter is designed to cut copper,
aluminium and telecommunication cables up to a
maximum of 50mm (B-TC051) pictured left or 25mm
(B-TC026) pictured right. The head can rotate to enable the
operator to work in the most comfortable position.
It comes complete with charger, case, shoulder strap and
spare battery. This unit is for electrification work only and
not for cutting overhead line cables.
Item code: 55-013
Make: Cembre
Model: B-TC051
Power source: 14.4v battery
Weight: 5.4kg
Vibration Rating: less than 2.5m/s²
Specification
Item code: 55-012
Make: Cembre
Model: HT-TC026
Power source: 14.4v battery
Weight: 4kg
Vibration Rating: less than 2.5m/s²
Consumables: Replacement blades
Specification
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