ClickTite Rail Brace

Rail Bracing Solution for Panelized Turnout Installation

The ClickTite™ brace was specifically developed for panelized turnouts, supporting an efficient method of turnout installation:

Allows pre-assembled turnout panels to be lifted and carried into place while withstanding forces up to five times normal service loads.
Provides secure clamping force to prevent stock rail from rolling out of seat (and subsequent loss of ties) during installation.
Clamping ability is not limited to the clamping force of the e-clip.

How the ClickTite™ Brace Works

Unlike traditional brace designs that rely on the clamping force of an e-clip to secure the rail, the ClickTite™ brace uses a Tapered Wedge to apply the primary clamping force. As the Tapered Wedge is driven underneath the lip of the brace, it causes the brace to pivot toward the rail and apply a downward force onto the rail base.

While the ClickTite™ design also contains an e-clip, it is used solely to secure the Serrated Washer. With serrations on the bottom and front surfaces, the Serrated Washer interlocks with the serrations on the brace and the Tapered Wedge. This interlocking action keeps the brace and Tapered Wedge from disengaging and allows the brace to apply a consistent clamping load onto the rail base.

This design creates a rigid fit between the brace and the stock rail, resulting in no lost motion or spring force to overcome. As a result, rail roll-out resistance is increased substantially.