Point Machine L826H

for external lock, with variable stroke

A new generation electro-hydraulic point machine with variable stroke. L826H is specifically designed for safe operation in high-speed lines.

Versatile & reliable in operation

Electro-hydraulic point machine L826H for external lock, with variable stroke

Point machine L826H is a versatile yet cost-saving model. This point machine presents a solution with variable stroke and throwing force, making it most suitable for high-speed lines where more than one machine per turnout is required.

This high quality, field-proven point machine offer a solution that

  • supports the usage of an external lock for the turnout
  • can be integrated into the sleeper
  • achieves a high level of reliability with long inspection intervals lowering lifecycle costs
  • is virtually maintenance free

Variable stroke

Ideal for high speed turn-outs

Integration in a hollow sleeper

Resilient against track works

IP67

rated variant available.

Resistant to sand, dust, humidity and flood water on track

Robust

The most reliable point machines currently on the market

Available versions:

  • Dust and water resistant
  • Fully sealed and encapsulated housing

Reliability champion

Hydraulic systems

Virtually maintenance free

Proven

More than 40,000 point machines in mainline and urban rail

More than 25 countries have chosen Hitachi Rail point machines

Infrastructure and operating costs

Our point machines are the ultimate cost-effective solutions renowned for their

reliability and

low life-cycle costs

they can be used economically by all rail operators worldwide for every type of turnout

CAPEX

Highly durable, high-quality components with a long service life

OPEX

Substantially less number of moving parts than electro-mechanical systems

Virtually maintenance free

No mechanical parts need to be replaced

No readjustments required

Versatile

Hitachi Rail point machines are compatible with most turnout geometry and interlocking

ideal for main line and urban rail

Successful cases for any application:

  • low speed turnout
  • high speed turnout
  • derailer

Training

Know-how transfer scalable to any investment policy.

Rail Academy trains:

  • engineering staff
  • installation and maintenance staff
  • subject matter experts and trainers
  • Electrical interface
  

Supports most common electrical interfaces to the interlocking.

Customer specific settings provided upon request

  • Power supply

400 V AC, 3 phase, 50Hz / 230 V AC, single phase, 50Hz

Others settings upon request

  • Forces

All forces are adjustable on site

Throwing force between 2-7 kN,

Retaining force trailable version between 7-9 kN

Retaining force non-trailable version approx. 30 kN

  • Throwing time
Throwing time is customizable from  3 - 8 sec 
  • Stroke

Trailable version: 150 mm or 220 mm

Non-trailable version: Adjustable on site from 80 mm to 260 mm

  • Locking system
External lock
  • Installation configuration
Suitable for right-hand or left-hand layout (adjustable on-site directly on the point machine)
  • Trailability
Trailable and non-trailable
  • Operating temperature
-40°C to +80 °C
  • Degree of protection
IP 54/IP 67
  • MTBF
172 Years
  • Weight
Around 125kg
 
 
 

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