PERFORMANCE

T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N

PANDROL

VIPA SP

Suitable for use on non-ballasted tracks

(slab tracks)

Two part baseplate system suitable for top

down, wet pour construction, pre-cast concrete
or xing directly to bridge decks

May also be used on concrete or wooden

sleepers or blocks

Intended for applications where very good

vibration attenuation is required

PANDROL

VIPA SP

Rail inclination

Provided in the baseplate or concrete as required

Typical applications

LRT/Metro, General main line, high speed non ballasted tracks

Clip Type

PANDROL FASTCLIP FC1501, FC1504

EN 13481-5 Track Category

Cat A

Cat B

Cat C

Cat D

Maximum Axle Load*

130 kN

180 kN

260 kN

260 kN

Minimum Curve Radius*

40 m

80 m

150 m

400 m

TECHNICAL

Application data (Standard products special variants may differ)

* For Special applications consult PANDROL

Typical performance data* As identied by Track Category in EN 13481-1

Cat A

Cat B

Cat C/D

Test Method

Assembly static stiffness

10-55
kn/mm

11-16
kN/mm

12.5-17.5
kN/mm

EN 13146-9:2011

Assembly dynamic stiffness

12.5-17.5
kn/mm

13-18
kN/mm

17.5-22.5
kN/mm

EN 13146-9:2011

Electrical Insulation

>10 k

Nominal toe load

1000 kgf

Clamping force

>16 kN

EN 13146-7:2012

Creep resistance

>9 kN

EN 13146-1:2012

Lateral adjustment

+/- 20 mm

Vertical adjustment

+ 30 mm

Remarks

Dependent
upon pad
selection

COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS:

PANDROL VIPA has been tested against the requirements of EN 13481-5:2012 Fastening systems for slab tracks, and will meet
the requirements of the European High Speed TSI (Technical Standards for Interoperability).

F E AT U R E S

EN 13146-5:2012

NOTE:

PANDROL is an innovator and designer of bespoke rail fastenings. The data shown above is indicative of typical performance, but is naturally dependant
on external factors. Should you have different requirements, please contact us to discuss tailoring products to suit local operating conditions.
The technical information given in this brochure was correct at the time of printing, however the company undertakes a continuing programme of
research and development and improvements may since have been introduced.

ISSUE 3 2014
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PANDROL PRESENTS:

VIPA SP

LEARN MORE

PANDROL VIPA SP is a resilient track support system

that has been developed to attenuate the wheel/
rail contact induced vibrations that are transferred
from the rail to the supporting structure. The
concept is based on providing support through a
two layer resilient pad system.

LONDON
PANDROL VIPA SP
assemblies are supplied to
the track site as assembled
units. The system is
available in two variants.

SELBY

COLERAINE
V A R I AT I O N S

The 2-hole offset baseplate is designed

for medium axle loads or high speed.
The 4-Hole Baseplate is designed for
higher axle loads or tight curves or, where
compatible, interchangeability with
PANDROL VANGUARD baseplates.

Components:
1. Cast SGI lower plate
2. Studded rubber baseplate pad
7

4. Studded rubber rail pad

4
3

4-hole VIPA SP

3. Cast SGI top plate

8
6

Offset VIPA SP

5. Resilient bush providing electrical

insulation/lateral and longitudinal
resilience between cast iron
plates (not shown)
6. Cast SGI cover plate
7. Clip and toe insulator
8. Side post insulator made from
high viscosity nylon
9. Conforming shim

PANDROL VIPA SP assemblies are available

for fixation to timber, steel or concrete
supporting structures.

F E AT U R E S O F A S S E M B LY
ADJUSTABILITY

PANDROL VIPA SP baseplates

provide and exceptionally wide
range of adjustment, typically
+/- 15 mm lateral per baseplate
and +30 mm vertical. For additional
requirement please consult
PANDROL.

MAINTENANCE
PANDROL VIPA is a non-bonded
baseplate assembly designed for
long life. All parts are fully accessible
and replaceable, thus offering
reduced maintenance costs as the
entire unit does not need to
be replaced.

ELECTRICAL INSULATION

ANCHORAGE

Double electrical insulation is

provided by insulating the rail from
the top plate, and the top plate from
the baseplate by the rubber pads,
bushes and nylon insulators.

PANDROL considers the hold-down

method an integral part of the
rail fastening design, and is happy
to advise accordingly for specific
applications. The degree of vertical
adjustment provided is determined
by the anchor arrangement selected.
Various options are available.

RAIL FREE TRACK /

STRUCTURE INTERACTION
Low toe load and Zero Longitudinal
Restraint (ZLR) options are available
for use on structures.

TRACK STIFFNESS
Standard PANDROL VIPA assemblies
are designed to provide static
vertical secant stiffness >15 kN/mm.
Changes in stiffness can be provided
to accommodate local requirements.

INSTALLATION
Two different methodologies exist
for track construction: top down and
bottom up. PANDROL VIPA can be
installed using either method.
PANDROL VIPA can be installed by
top down wet pour with or without
pre-cast concrete elements. Also
suitable for installation on timber
or steel bearers/bridge beams.