Alcoa Fastening Systems supports Network Rail in fight to deter cable theft

摘要

Searching for a more robust solution to the easily-removed nuts and bolts at spider junction boxes, Network Rail engineers in Newcastle upon Tyne approached the team at Alcoa Fastening Systems (APS). Following a series of rigorous trials and tests a Certificate of Acceptance was granted by the Network Rail Acceptance Panel, authorising the use of Huck~® fasteners and associated installation tooling. With installation training provided by AFS, Network Rail replaced the traditional nut and bolt system with Huck C50LR-BR20-12G and C6LB-R12-12G fasteners and using additional galvanised casing to house them, attached the cable to the track as well as the junction box.