Type B Vital Relays - Alstom

Tools and Kits
Table C–2. B Relay Tools Not Available From Alstom
Description
Bond Paper (for cleaning carbon contacts)
Gauge, Feeler .002 Through .035 (for setting air gap)
Gauge, Feeler, Combination .002 and .004 (for checking air gap between armature and
retaining plate)
Glue, Pliobond 20, McMaster Carr (to glue top end of contact groups to base)
Magnifier, Illuminated Magna- Lite Model 100 (5 Power) (to inspect relays)
Multimeter/DMM Fluke 87 or equivalent
Pin Gauge, .050 inch (for checking front contact openings)
Pin Gauge, .090 inch (for checking front contact openings)
Pin Gauge, .125 inch (for checking front contact openings)
Screw Drivers, Standard (for tightening screws)
Seal Press, 5 Inch Bulldog Seal Press (for applying seal to relay) order from American
Casting, Inc. Also order custom dies for press to identify adjuster/property
Solder, Rosin Core, 60% tin, 40% lead
Soldering Iron, 120-volt, 50-watt
Wire Cutter
Wire Stripper
Wrenches, Open End, 11/32 - 5/16 (for tightening armature air gap and bridge travel
jam nuts)
P1457, Rev. Nov/07 C–4 Alstom Signaling Inc.