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Highway Crossing
Equipment
Ansaldo STS USA
(Formerly known as Union Switch & Signal)
RSE-5A1
Rev. 3-09
Model 95 Highway Crossing Gate Mechanism
ASTS USA’s Model 95 Highway Gate Crossing
Mechanism is the industry standard for simplicity,
reliability, durability, ease of maintenance and
value. It is completely reengineered from earlier
models, meets or exceeds AREMA and other
industry standards, and responds to customer
requests for a state-of-the-art mechanism built
with both safety and value in mind. The
mechanism represents a leap into the use of
modern techniques and materials. Its modular
design features an uncluttered mechanism with
fewer moveable parts. Each unit part can be
easily accessed and replaced in the field if
necessary, making the Model 95 simpler to
service. Models are available for standard
highway vehicle crossing locations, sites with
pedestrian sidewalks, and ASTS USA’s Four-
Quadrant Gate System (see RSE-5A3).
General Description
Completely redesigned to meet or exceed AREMA
and American Association of Highway Officials’
specifications, the Model 95 Gate Mechanism is a
compact, easily maintained device. It features a cast
aluminum housing and cover and is driven by a highly
efficient and durable gear motor. The result is a
smaller, lighter unit that is extremely serviceable and
stronger than other models. In fact, the Model 95 is
100 pounds (43 kg) lighter than previous
mechanisms, yet has a stall torque of 2,000 foot-
pounds (8896 Newtons). Other features of the Model
95 include heavy duty coil springs for vertical and
horizontal dampeners; availability with vital or non-
vital relay; capability of indefinite motor stall; and
higher-strength gears. The Model 95 is designed for
ease of installation and ease of maintenance, with
convenient access to the gear train.
During development testing of the Model 95, the gear
motor prototypes performed to expectations through
more than 200,000 operations. At an average of 10
trains a day, that translates to more than 55 years of
operation.
The Model 95 Gate mechanism has been adapted for
a variety of applications including:
• Standard highway crossing entrance gate
• Highway crossing entrance combined with
pedestrian (sidewalk) gate
• Pedestrian sidewalk-only
• Highway crossing “Four-Quadrant Gate” system
with entrance and “Exit” gate mechanisms (see
RSE-5A3)
Advantages
• Lightweight, compact design
• Completely re-engineered for increased durability
and serviceability
• Easily removed and installed
• Fits 4-inch or 5-inch (10.2 cm or 12.7 cm) masts
• Capable of indefinite motor stall
• Self-restoring internal circuit breakers
• Cast aluminum housing Cast aluminum housing
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