US&S' Model 95 Highway Gate Crossing Mechanism is the new standard for simplicity, reliability, durability, ease of maintenance and value. It is completely reengineered from earlier models, meets or exceeds AREMA and other industry stan-dards, and responds to customer requests for a state-of-the-art mechanism built with both safety and value in mind. The new mechanism represents a leap into the use of modern techniques and mate-rials. Its modular design features an uncluttered mechanism with fewer moveable parts. Each unit part can be easily accessed and replaced in the field if necessary, making the Model 95 simpler to service. Models are available for standard highway vehicle crossing locations, sites with pedestrian sidewalks, and US&S' new Four-Quadrant Gate System.
Completely redesigned to meet or exceed AREMA and American Association of Highway Officials' specifications, the Model 95 Gate Mechanism is a compact, easily maintained device. It features a cast aluminum housing and cover and is driven by a highly efficient and durable gear motor. The result is a smaller, lighter unit that is extremely serviceable and stronger than other models. In fact, the Model 95 is 100 pounds lighter than previous mechanisms, yet has a stall torque of 2,000 foot-pounds. Other features of the Model 95 include heavy duty coil springs for vertical and horizon-tal dampeners; availability with vital or non-vital relay; capability of indefinite motor stall; and higher-strength gears. The Model 95 is designed for ease of installation and ease of maintenance, with convenient access to the gear train.
During development testing of the Model 95, the gear motor prototypes performed to expectations through more than 200,000 operations. At an average of 10 trains a day, that translates to more than 55 years of operation.
The Model 95 Gate mechanism has been adapted for a variety of applications including:
- Standard highway crossing entrance only
- Highway crossing entrance combined with pedestrian (sidewalk) gate
- Pedestrian sidewalk-only
- Highway crossing "Four-Quadrant Gate" system with entrance and "Exit" gate mechanisms
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