A&K Railroad -- Switch Components


Plates, Braces and Switch Clips
	Turnout Pocket Plate Used in uniform-riser applications beyond the heel of the switch. Assists in maintaining rail gauge. Must be manufactured for specific switch length, rail section and turnout alignment.
Adjustable Brace Malleable iron construction per current AREA specifications. Ductile Iron also available. Requires an additional milled pocket for the brace.	Side-Jaw Clip Non-adjustable. Forged steel construction. For use with horizontal switch rod. Manufactured as left-hand or right-hand.
	Adjustable Side-Jaw Clip Adjustable. Forged steel construction. For use with horizontal switch rod. Manufactured as left-hand or right-hand.
Forged Steel Rigid Brace Non-adjustable. Forged from 3/8" or 1/2" steel plate. Used primarily for industrial applications.	Transit Clip Adjustable. Forged steel construction. For use with horizontal switch rod. Note: Requires lugs on switch rod. Manufactured as left-hand or right-hand.

Connecting Rods, Switch Rods and Switch Stands
	A&K has adjustable connecting rods to fit any switch stands. All A&K designs have a threaded clevis on each end of the rod to allow greater adjustment. Call your A&K Rail and Track specialist for assistance in selecting the correct design to fit your switch stand.

Switch stands are available from A&K in a wide variety of designs to satisfy any switch specification for light or heavy trackwork. Reconditioned switch stands and other models with new and reconditioned materials are also available. Call your A&K Rail and Track Specialists for assistance in electing a stand for your specific switch installation.
51-A Ergonomic Switch Stand	High Column - Two-Tie Switch Stand Adjustable or Non-adjustable
Model 1003 ARS Back Saver Automatic Switch Stand
Model 22-E Tri-Glide Trailable Switch Stand