Condor offers a variety of Hot and Cold blowers, all built to withstand the elements and provide consistent and uninterrupted service. Our blowers make sure your trains are not delayed because of switch issues.
Switch Clearing Devices
T1000
High Velocity Cold Air Blower
The TlOOO High Velocity Cold Air Blower was developed to keep railway switch point areas clear of snow and ice buildup. This is achieved by utilizing a motor driven, high efficiency fan to generate a high volume of ambient air flow in excess of 3300 CFM. The basic control system consists of an ON/OFF switch, overload protection and phase protection.
T2000
High Velocity Cold Air Blowers
The design of the T2000 has been improved to offer the same performance as the TlOOO, while offering a design that is conducive to an unprotected area that may be susceptible to theft or vandalism. These improvements include an en- closed outer box that encases the motor and a protected air intake.
Even though these improvements prevent tampering with the unit, it also protects the unit from severe winter conditions and extreme snow accumulation.
T2400
Electric Hot Air Blower
The T2400 Electric Hot Air Blower Utilizes a 48kW duct heater to generate high volume hot air. The heated air flow is directed through a uniquely designed ducting system to produce high velocity jet streams of air blowing directly into the switch points and tie cribs containing switch machine operating rods.
T4000
Natural Gas Hot Air Blower
The T4000 Natural Gas Hot Air Blower utilizes a Blue Flame High Efficiency Natural Gas Burner to generate high volume hot air and produces two high velocity jet-streams of approximately 200F – 250F hot air at 1500 SCFM.
NEW T4000SG / SE
Gas (SG) and Electric (SE) Hot air blowers
The T4000S is a newly designed Motor and Impeller producing 2200-3500 CFM airflow. Options are a 400000 to 900000 BTU Natural Gas Burner or 48 KW Electric Heater with temperature cycle mode. Ideal for undersized clearance envelopes in yards and plants with a size of 20″W x 108″L x 47″H.
Benefits of the T4000S
- Constant Output Temperature (independent of ambient air temperature)
- Remote monitoring and control capability with ethernet and wi-fi connectivity
- Rail Temperature Sensor
- Bluetooth Capability Interface
- Auto control with precipitation and / or temperature sensors
- Only 72 decibels (>85 can cause hearing loss)
T3400
Chinook Dual-Mode Hot/Cold Air Velocity Blower
The T3400 Chinook is a combination of our reliable hot and cold air blowers into ONE highly efficient and extremely reliable snow clearing system. Featuring independently controlled high velocity cold air blowers into one package allows you to pick the performance profile that best matches your winter conditions.
Benefits of the T3400 Chinook
- Dual-Mode provides backup insurance
- Combines exceptional performance with optimal fuel economy
- Low maintenance, quick installation
- Saves up-to 70% in utility costs
- Eliminates the need for cumbersome track ducts
- Available in Natural Gas or Electric
Tie Duct Kit
Complete Tie Duct Kit
- Specifically designed to provide exceptional snow clearing performance when coupled with Cold or Hot Air Switch Blowers
- Internal baffling is utilized to enhance performance
- 4 nozzle design ensures maximum switch protection
- No maintenance required
- Quick and easy to install
- Sturdy I-Beam construction, hot dipped galvanizing after fabrication
- Eliminates the need for duct removal during mechanized ballast tamping
- Designed to perform as a tie
- Can be tamped with results similar to those achieved with wooden ties
- Reduces switch pumping
- Utilizes Pandrol® rail attachment system
- Provides electrical isolation between rails
Complete System Consists of the following:
- Tie Duct
- Flex Duct with Cover {Stainless Steel available w/o cover at an additional cost)
- 4 nozzles
- All necessary gaskets & hardware
T2100-HBD
Hot Box Detector
The T2100-HBD employs the same design principles as those used on the well-proven T2000 Switch Clearing Blower Unit. Two steady streams of high velocity ambient temperature air moving along both sides of the scanner keep falling and blowing snow from interfering with the proper functioning of the scanner.
Note, because the air does not enter the scanner chambers, there is no risk of moisture-laden air causing problems in the scanners.
Features of the T2100-HBD
- Airflow is parallel to the rail and away from the apertures
- The motor will restart automatically after a power interruption
- The motor has full overload and phase protection
- Design allows for universal application (Either side of track, either direction of nozzle position)
- Custom extension ducts can be supplied for installations where the blower sub assembly can- not be mounted in the standard location
- Constructed from heavy gauge cold rolled steel for all nozzles, duct-work and blower housing
- Designed for ease of maintenance
