Electric Switch Heater Controls

Rails Company Switch Heater Controls ensure that electric switch heaters operate efficiently and dependably to keep your switches open during snow, sleet or icy weather.

Each control panel is custom designed, incorporating the latest technology and finest components. The controls may be dispatcher operated or equipped for automatic operation with Rails Snow Detectors. The system may also incorporate rail temperature limit controls to reduce power consumption.

Each panel is a complete, pre-wired and tested package designed for easy installation and servicing. Heavy gauge, weather-tight steel or fiberglass enclosures provide protection from the most rugged weather conditions.

Controls are available for any make of tubular or flat electric switch heater, AC or DC, in all voltages; for new installations or as a retrofit to an existing location. Panels can be remotely located to eliminate trackside vibration.

Rails Company Electric Heater Control Panels can be custom manufactured per order. All control panels are equipped with UL approved electrical components and are rated to meet or exceed the load requirements of the switch heaters to be controlled.

Quotations are prepared based on individual requirements and include the following standard features unless otherwise specified:

-NEMA Type 4 Enclosure

-Individual Switch Heater Circuit Breaker(s)

-Hasp for Padlock on Panel

-Timeout Relay – 1 hour duration

-Timeout Relay – 5 hour duration

-Series/Parallel Switching (connects heaters in a series configuration after a set time period has passed)

-Snow Detector

-Rail Temperature Limit Control (turns heaters off when a certain rail temperature has been reached)

-Ambient Temperature Control (turns heaters off above a set ambient temperature)

For prompt quotations, please specify the desired options and include the following:

-Number of switches to be controlled from each control panel
-Number of rail heaters and ballast heaters per switch
-Current requirements for each switch
-Voltage and phase for the panel
-Any special features

Rails Company is a UL approved panel shop.

Below is an illustration of the Electric Switch Heater Controls with Heater Layout.

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