Compromise & Insulated Joint Bars

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COMPROMISE AND INSULATED JOINT BARSCompromise Joint Bars are designed to join rail sections of different sizes while keeping gage and running surfaces in alignment. Compromise joints consist of two bars – an fioutside joint bar" and a figage side joint bar." Generally speaking, unless the difference between the rail head widths is less than 3/16 inches , right and left-hand joints are required. Unless otherwise speci˜ed:1) bolt holes are alternately round and oval,2) bolts are not provided, and 3) rail joint opening is 1/8 inches .Insulated Joint Bars Steel bar core has exceptional strength, providing the fatigue resistance to withstand punishing loads and curve forces. Electrical integrity is derived from a high durable polyurethane coating that resists moisture and excessive temperature. Insulated rail joints are furnished with steel-lined bushings and insulated high-pressure end post.ends- including the bolt bole - providing superior insulating propertiesweather and insectsStand between fiHeavy" rails, facing direction of the fiLight" rails. Indicate the joint to the right as fiRight Hand" joint, and the joint to the left as the fiLeft Hand" joint.To Determine Right-Hand or Left-Hand JointTo DetermineBolt Hole LocationsGage side joint bar (4 L)Gage side joint bar (2 R)Outside joint bar (1 R)Joint length – OverallJoint length – OverallOutside joint bar (3 L)fiLight" railfiLight" railfiHeavy" railfiHeavy" railGageGageof trackDGFEHDGFEH