Minor Assets
Minor railway assets include small surface-mounted fixtures such as bollards, demarcation posts, barriers, utility boxes, handrails, and elevated pipelines. These installations often require fast, simple, and non-permanent foundations—particularly within depots, compounds, or temporary work areas.
Anchor Screws provide a reliable, shallow-depth anchoring solution ideal for minor rail assets. Installed quickly using compact hydraulic equipment and removable without excavation, they offer a practical alternative to concrete in both temporary and permanent applications.
Key Advantages
Traditional installation methods for small rail assets—usually involving concrete, post-mix, or dug-in foundations—come with several challenges:
Common Challenges with Traditional Methods
Excavation, curing time, and slow installation
Large foundation holes (often 600 mm diameter) even for lightweight fixtures
High labour, transport, and material costs
Permanent ground disturbance that restricts future site use
Heavy or awkward handling requirements for materials like concrete bags
Advantages of Using Anchor Screws for Minor Rail Assets
Fast installation & removal – ideal for temporary works or phased upgrades
Low noise, low vibration – no hammering or wet trades required
Minimal ground impact – small installation footprint, no excavation
Adjustable – up to 7° vertical adjustability using interface plates
Reusable – screws can be relocated between sites or staging areas
Suitable for restricted spaces – can be installed as close as 200 mm from existing foundations
Environmentally friendly – reduced waste, lower carbon footprint, and no concrete curing delays
These benefits make Anchor Screws a cost-effective, sustainable alternative for many minor railway asset installations.
How Our Products Are Used for This Application
Anchor Screws provide a quick, stable, and removable base for lightweight structures and fixtures across the rail environment. Installations typically take only a few minutes and can be completed in tight or restricted areas.
Typical Installation Process
Position the Anchor Screw at the desired location.
Drive the screw using a hydraulic torque head (commonly the 400H) connected to a compact power pack.
Use a reaction arm, stake, and level to ensure accurate alignment.
Fix the asset (bollard, post, cabinet, pipeline support) directly to the screw or via an interface plate.
For removal, simply reverse the installation process and extract the screw for reuse.
Tools Commonly Used
400H torque head
38-series power pack
Hydraulic hoses
Reaction arm and stake
Levels, sledgehammer, and standard hand tools
This setup allows for quick deployment and minimal disruption—ideal for both depot environments and trackside locations.
Which Products Are Used for This Application
Anchor Screws
Shallow-depth screws typically 1.0 m to 1.6 m long, suitable for light-duty and surface-level installations.
Interface Plates
Used for attaching bollards, posts, handrails, utility boxes, and other minor fixtures.
Compact Installation Equipment
Small hydraulic torque heads and power packs suitable for restricted-access rail environments.
These smaller, versatile screw lengths are ideal for installations where portability, adjustable alignment, and removability are essential.
Types of This Application We Can Work With
Bollards and barrier posts
Handrails and demarcation markers
Utility boxes, signage, and small enclosures
Elevated or surface-level pipeline supports
Temporary depot fixtures and equipment mounting points
Suitable for both temporary works and long-term asset placement across stations, depots, compounds, sidings, and walkways.
FAQs
01
Can Anchor Screws be reused?
Yes. They can be fully removed and used again on future sites—ideal for temporary projects or depot upgrades.
02
Are Anchor Screws suitable for use in ballast?
Yes. Type 1 ballast provides excellent support and naturally compacts around the screw.
03
Do they require heavy equipment?
No. Installation uses a small hydraulic power pack and 400H torque head, making them suitable for restricted rail-side environments.
Get to know more about the product
Our Anchor Screw brochure provides full technical specifications, loading capacities, installation guidance, and project examples to support your planning and design process.
Explore Anchor Screw Foundations
Anchor Screws offer a fast, low-impact, and reusable alternative to concrete for small-scale rail fixtures. If you’re installing temporary works, depot equipment, or light-duty asset supports, our anchoring systems provide the flexibility and efficiency you need.