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Certificate No.: MTM-FTA-00045 issue no.: 1 Issue Date: 10/12/2018 Expiry Date:
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Product: Junction Fishplate Joints (Various)
Type/Model: N/A
Manufacturer: Westray Engineering
Place of Manufacture: Australia
Description: Junction Fishplate Joints are designed to join rail sections of different sizes while holding the track gauge and keeping the running rail in alignment. The variants of the Fishplate Joints that are approved within this certificate are: • 40/47kg (80/94lb) • 40/53kg (80/107lb) • 47/53kg (94/107lb) • 53/60kg (107/122lb) • AS60/UIC60kg • New/Worn “stepped” junction fishplates (e.g. 47-47kg) with table wear offsets between 1mm and 10mm.
Application: Joining rail sections of different sizes.
Specified Standards AS1085.2-2002 Railway track material Part 2: Fishplates /Specifications:
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Disclaimer This certificate is issued based on submitted documentation and MTM Type Approval Recommendation (TA 00045, dated 14/11/2018). The certificate remains valid until the date specified above, unless cancelled or revoked, provided the service restrictions indicated are complied with and the product remains satisfactory in service. It will be null and void if the manufacturer is changed or if any changes or modifications are made to the product without notification and agreement in writing with MTM. MTM cautions manufacturers to review and maintain compliance with all other standards/specifications to which the product may have been assessed. Further, unless it is specifically stated in the description of the product, Type Approval does not waive the requirement for product inspection and adherence to disclosed manufacturing procedures. MTM assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage, or expense caused by reliance on the information or advice in this document. TuCC Type jApprovaC Certificate MiiTRO
Certificate No.: MTM-FTA-00045 Issue No.: 1 Issue Date: 10/12/2018 Expiry Date:
• The junction fishplates shall comply with AS1085.2-2002 Railway track material Part 2: Fishplates. • The junction fishplates may only be installed in mainline track if the conditions of installation are in accordance with the directive L1-CHE-GDL-047 - Elimination of Bolt Holes. • Track delivery shall ensure to use the correct offset for the measured table wear. This offset shall be requested in writing from Westray prior to them commencing the machining process. • All bolt holes (including switch heels) shall be prestressed by the Conditions/Service Cold Bolt Expansion technique to strengthen bolt holes against Restrictions: stress cracking. • The supplier or manufacturer shall advise MTM of any product or systems related changes made to any of the following aspect: o Identification o Performance characteristics o Form/Fit/Function o Place of manufacture o Installation/operating process. • The junction fishplates shall not be used where sleepers are considered to be an ineffective tie or bearer.
Approved (By Chief Engineer Disclaimer This certificate is issued based on submitted documentation and MTM Type Approval Recommendation (TA 00045, dated 14/11/2018). The certificate remains valid until the date specified above, unless cancelled or revoked, provided the service restrictions indicated are complied with and the product remains satisfactory in service. It will be null and void if the manufacturer is changed or if any changes or modifications are made to the product without notification and agreement in writing with MTM. MTM cautions manufacturers to review and maintain compliance with all other standards/specifications to which the product may have been assessed. Further, unless it is specifically stated in the description of the product, Type Approval does not waive the requirement for product inspection and adherence to disclosed manufacturing procedures. MTM assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage, or expense caused by reliance on the information or advice in this document.