Models 5E, 5F, 5G & 5H Electric Switch Machines: Single ... - Alstom

Theory of Operation2.5.7. Box Style Bearings and Wear PlatesBearings and plates protect the machine frame from wear.Wear plates, as shown in Figure 2–25 are used on the lock rod and point detector rod toallow wear to occur without damage to the frame.SWITCH MACHINE HOUSINGLOCK RODWEAR PLATEPOINT DETECTORROD WEAR PLATELONG RODSHORT RODLONG RODSHORT RODLOCK RODCONNECTING RODPOINT DETECTORCONNECTING RODFigure 2-25. Wear PlatesP1293, Rev. Jun/07 2–25 Alstom Signaling Inc.