Brackets from GMO Rail: Essential Support for Safe and Protected Railway Cables
A safe and properly functioning railway starts with smart details — such as secured rail cable fixation. Rail cables are vital for the availability of the railway network, yet vulnerable to wear, stress, and mostly theft. A safe and secured installation using the specially developed universal rail cable mounting bracket from the Dutch producer GMO Rail ensures signaling cables, robustly fixed to the sleepers and being well protected. Often invisible, this bracket with its long lifespan proves to be a reliable and sustainable solution every day. A small product with a big impact.
Fewer Failures, Lower Maintenance Costs, and Increased Availability
The GMO Rail bracket keeps cables tightly in place and protects them from ballast movement and mechanical stress, for example from passing trains. This helps prevent cables from shifting or becoming damaged, reducing failures and enhancing railway safety Proper rail cable fixation helps prevent displacement or damage, even during track tamping. Moreover, the robust clamping significantly reduces the risk of copper (/cable) theft. The result: fewer disruptions, lower maintenance costs, and greater track availability.
Circular and Sustainable
The brackets from GMO Rail are made from robust, fully recyclable plastic. They are resistant to weather conditions, stress, and wear and can remain in place for up to twenty years. Thanks to their long lifespan and circular material use, they are not only a technical solution but also an environmentally responsible one.
Different Situations, Different Brackets
Each specific rail cable position on a sleeper requires a different type of bracket, there are eight types in total. Since every sleeper demands the right bracket to function properly, careful selection is key. Each bracket type is optimally designed for the expected tensile forces or complex rail cable layouts at its designated position.
To ensure correct use, a clear instruction manual is available. This guide helps you select the right bracket for each situation and provides practical instructions for proper installation, making it easy to implement a reliable solution.
Easy to Order, Guaranteed Quality
The bracket may not be the most eye-catching part of the track, but it’s a crucial tool for protecting cables and preventing failures. All eight types of brackets are easily available through our webshop. Do you have questions or need the special GMO bracket installation manual? Feel free to contact Mick van der Heide, Product Manager. He’ll be happy to help.
