Rail clamps

Elektro-hydraulic ZWA
 Rail clamps
Elektro-hydraulic ZWA

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Operation
>> Closing through spring force
>> Adjustable throttle (time delay 3 -120 sec.)
>> Opening through hydro-cylinder and hydro-aggregate >
incl. emergency hand-pump in case of power failure
>> With power failure the rail clamp closes automatically (fail-safe)

Special features
>> Gripper wagons are led on the rail through closely calibrated
flangewheels which are flanged to the endcarriage, so that
the gripper wagon can move horizontally ± 25 mm and
vertically ± 20 mm, thus ensuring the lever is vertically over
the rail under any travel conditions.
Articulating joint for side balance of ± 50 mm
>> No loss of clamping force resulting from jaw wear because
reduced spring force is compensated by increasing the tog-
>> Rollers for gripper wagons hardened. ZWA-carriage guide
gle lever transmission
system (IFS) for low-wear operation of the rail clamp at
>> Limit switch controls the position of rail clamps “clamp high speed > 240m/min. belongs to the scope of supply
open“, “clamp closed“, “jaw wear“ >> The rail clamp is protected against environmental influ-
ences by a stainless steel cover. On demand the sides of
>> Pressure switch in hydro aggregate redundant to mechanical
the cover can be turned around, so that 2 big vertical
limit switch at the clamp car
openings develop
>> Exchangeable clamping jaws
>> 160 µm paint with four layers standard
>> Emergency hand-pump in case >> Rapid interchangeability of the units, like hydro-cylinder,
of power loss hydro-aggregate, rollers and clamp jaws
>> Rail clamp completely wired
with terminal box

>> Hydraulic system, hydro-ag-

gregate and hydro-cylinder are
ready for operation, hydraulic oil
is included

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 Rail Clamp
Type ZWA

Functional principle
 Closing by spring force with toggle lever system – adjustable by throttle, closing time 9 – 25 s.
 Opening by hydraulic-cylinder, hydraulic unit inclusive. An emergency hand-pump can be used in case of
emergency.
 No loss of clamping force resulting from jaw wear, because the reduced spring force is compensated by
the increasing toggle lever transmission.
 Limit switches control the position of rail clamp “clamp open“, “clamp closed“ and “jaw wear”.
 Vertical movement compensation ± 20 mm
 Horizontal movement compensation ± 25 mm floating by guidance of idlers

Holding force and dimensions

Size Holding force Gew. A a1 a2 B b1 d3 H h h1 SK KB L l4

µ = 0,25 0,4 0,5 max 1)

kN kN kN kg mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
ZWA - 40 40 64 80
ZWA - 60 60 96 120 640 460 70 90 550 450 M20 910 30 805 100 > 300 820 40
ZWA - 80 80 128 160
ZWA - 100 100 160 200
ZWA - 130 130 208 260 940 455 70 100 650 500 M24 970 35 870 120 > 350 920 45
ZWA - 160 160 256 320
ZWA - 200 200 320 400
ZWA - 260 260 416 520
ZWA - 320 320 512 640
1580 510 80 110 820 700 M30 1080 40 980 120 > 370 1060 50
ZWA - 400 400 640 800
ZWA - 500 500 800 1000
ZWA - 600 600 960 1200
Note: 1) Limiting size is valid for clamping jaw cassettes – variation of standard dimension on request as a special design.

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 Rail Clamp
Type ZWA
Guide idlers align the rail clamp and compensate vertical and horizontal movement in relation to the rail. The
clamp car mounted inside the clamp housing, which is attached to the crane, is guided so it floats free
horizontally and vertically within limits.

In addition there is a IBS guidance system (IFS) between clamp car and housing to assure a vertical position
by prohibiting the clamp car from tilting round the longitudinal axis (parallel to the rail). The general
arrangement of the guidance system shows the horizontal guidance of the clamp car by a rod IFS. The rod
stays in horizontal position by a support IFS connected to a guide bar to keep it from tipping.

ZWA carriage guide system (IFS) belongs to the scope of supply and is specially designed for speeds >
240m/min.

The prevention of clamp car tilting assures an even wear on both guide idler and avoids rubbing wear at the
linings of the clamping jaws.

Picture 1: Rail clamp floating guidance system IFS

OPTIONS

Picture 2: Articulating joint

The Articulating joint connection allows the entire lateral compensation of ± 50 mm and an angular
compensation of ±5°. The Articulating joint is offered as an option and adapted to each project.

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