PREFACE

Indian Railway having a route length of over 62,000 KM are the

largest undertaking in the world. With 16 lakhs employee
running 8000 passenger trains and 5500 goods train every day,
moving 1.36 crores passenger and 12 lakhs tones of goods daily.
So railway are truly called the ‘life line of the nation’.
To maintain the punctuality and safety of train, maintenance
of the gears is very important. In present condition maintenance
artisan staff are not getting adequate time for proper maintenance due
to train traffic. Maintenance time is also more on account of
traditional tools. After any unusual like accident, derailment or
bursting of point etc. restoration time is also more. To over come with
the problem associated with tool, S&T artisan staff should use modern
tools.
Railway Board has asked IRCAMTECH, Gwalior to prepare a
report on modren tools applicable for S&T staff.. IRCAMTECH has
organised a two days seminar and called the modern tool manufacturer
from all over the country. All Principals, instructors of S&T training
centres from Zonal Railways, field officers and supervisors have
attended the seminar. Demonstration was given by the manufactures
during the seminar.
Based on the tools quality, its applicability, life and cost, this
report is prepared. In this report information on the tools like its
specification, application, price and manufacturers with address
including DOT phone numbers and fax numbers are given, which will
help in procurement of modern tools. Efficiency of S&T artisan staff
will increase which make the S&T system more reliable in day to day
working.

Gwalior A.K.Sagar
Date: 12.7.2002 Director (S&T)
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INTRODUCTION

The present handbook is primarily intended to cover the

modern tools and equipment for Signalling discipline based on
their usefulness. Prior to the preparation of the handbook the
problem related to the use of the conventional tools in the field
and its possible replacement have been studied and discussed.
To meet the desired end some of the tool
manufacturers/suppliers have been contacted and their address
have also been incorporated in the list for reference.

Owing to time constraints and other limitations

CAMTECH could locate only limited manufacturers/suppliers.
As such, the list of manufacturers/suppliers indicated for any
tool provided in the handbook is in no way exhaustive and the
Railways/ Indenters / Users/ are free to explore for the
availability of more manufacturers/suppliers in the open market.
The budgetary estimated cost for the tools is subjected to
variation on account of market factors and / or number of units
purchased. Further the power operated tools being operated on
220 V AC can suitably be re-designed by manufacturer for
operation on 110V AC/ DC (which is readily available in yard)
to meet the feasibility criteria.

Thus at the time of procurement of tools, based on its

merits, the above factors also need to be carefully looked into.

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TOOL ALREADY IN USE

Tools list for Electric Signal Maintainer

Sr. Name of the tool Page no. of

modern
tool
1. Digital Multi meter 11
2. Megger 100 V and 500 V
3. Hydrometer
4. Measuring tape /Scale 20
5. Dummy wheel
6. Ring Spanner set 29
7. Spanner set double ended 29
8. Adjustable spanner 12” and15”
9. Box spanner set 29
10. Water pump spanner 16
11. Nose pliers 4”, 6”, 8” 14
12. Wire scraper 9 & 14
13. Pliers 6” and 8” 15 & 15
14. Insulated Screw driver Set 17 & 29
15. Allen key 29
16. Hammer (2.5, 5 Lbs.)
17. Chisel
18. Punch 31
19. Seal punch
20. Train shunt resistance meter
21. Earth tester
22. Grease gun
23. Tommy bar
24. Obstruction test piece

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Sr. Name of the tool Page no. of

modern
tool
25. Soldering iron (10W-125W) 19
26. Crimping device 8
27. Vacuum cleaner
28. Hand gloves
29. Cell tester
30. Hand track drilling machine 23 & 26
31. Electric drill machine 23 & 26
32. Brush

A) Tools list for Mechanical Signal Maintainer

Sr. Name of the tool Page no. of
modern tool
1. Hammer (2.5-20 lbs)
2. Chisel
3. Punch 31
4. File flat
5. File flat smooth
6. File round
7. File triangular
8. File half round
9. Spanner set 29
10. Ring spanner set 29
11. Box spanner set 29
12. Calipers
13. Filter gauge
14. Grease gun
15. Valve lifter
16. Screw driver set 29

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Sr. Name of the tool Page no. of

modern tool
17. Tommy bar
18. Pic-axe
19. Pharaoh
20. Hack saw frame 28
21. Crow bar
22. Adjustable spanner
(10”,12”,15”,18”)
23. Augur 23
24. Reamer
25. Drill machine 23 & 26
26. Blower fan
27. Smithy tongues
28. Tri square
29. Electric grinder machine
30. Brass ratchet
31. Sewal
32. Motor Pan
33. Blow lamp
34. Iron Brush

C) Tool lists for Carpenter

Name of tool Page no. of
Sr.
1. Hand Saw 28
2. Trying Angle
3. Trying Plane 32
4. Jack Plane 32
5. Measuring Tape 20
6. Anvil

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Name of tool Page no. of

Sr.
7. Auger 23
8. Drill Machine 23
9. Gilmet 23
10. File
11. Adge
12. Punch 31
13. Vice

D) Tool lists for Mason

Name of tool Page no. of
Sr.
1. Hammer
2. Chisel
3. Measuring Tape 20
4. Punch 31
5. Pic-axe
6. Pharaoh
7. Tommy bar
8. File
9. Crow bar

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MODERN TOOLS

1. Crimping tool

Name : Crimping Tool

Application : Crimping of wires.
Make : Hil Presh
Article No. : 11731
Specification : Crimping Range
0.5 - 1.5mm2
1.5 - 2.5mm2
4.0 - 6.0mm2
Budgetary estimated
cost : Rs. 650/-
Source of supply : M/s Sumitron Exports Pvt. ltd.

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2. Stripping Plier

Name : Stripping Plier

Application : Removing of Conductor Insulation
for Termination.
Make : M/s Aven, Item No. 10.105
Features :
One light squeeze strips wire clean up to a full 7/8". Automatic
feature holds jaws open to remove wire without crushing ends.
Practically eliminates all nicking, cutting, or fraying. Strips
teflon, silicon and PVC wire. Made of aluminum with plastic
molded handles.

Model No. : 10.105

Budgetary estimated
Cost : Rs.900/-
Source of Supplier : M/s Sumitron Exports Pvt. Ltd.
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3. Auto Ranging Digital Multimeter

Name : Auto Ranging Digital Multimeter

Application : Measurement of Voltage, Current

Resistance, Checking of
continuity

Make/ Model : 9a02

Specification :

Display auto/ manual ranging, 33/4 digit 3400 count lcd

with Analog bargraph
DC voltage 340mv/3.4/34/340/1000v
± (0.5%rdg + 4 dgt) on 340mv/ 3.4v
± (0.7%rdg + 4 dgt) on 34/340v
± (1.0%rdg + 4 dgt) on 1000v
AC voltage 3.4/34/340/750v
± (1.0%rdg + 8 dgt) on all ranges except
± (1.5%rdg + 8 dgt) on 750v

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DC Current 340µ a/3.4/34/340ma/3.4/20a

± (1.5%rdg + 8 dgt)
AC Current 340µ a/3.4/34/340ma/3.4/20a
± (2.2%rdg + 4 dgt)
Resistance 340Ω /3.4/34/340kΩ /3.4/34mΩ
± (0.7%rdg + 4 dgt) on all ranges
except
± (1.2rdg + 4 dgt) on 3.4mΩ
± (2.5%rdg + 4 dgt) on 34mΩ
Diode yes
Continuity Buzzer yes
Full Icon Display yes
Auto Power Off/ Steep yes
Mode
Low Battery Display "batt" is indicated
Input Impedance 10 mΩ
(Voltage)
Power one 9v battery
Battery Life 200 hours typical
LCD Digit Size 17 mm

Budgetary estimated
Cost : Rs. 8,000/-

Source of Supply : M/S Meco Instruments Pvt.Ltd.

P.O. Box 6388, 301
Bharat Industrial Estate
Taj Road, Sewree (West),
Mumbai - 400 015

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Make/ Model : Tektronix DMM916

Specification :
Display auto/ manual ranging, 4½ digit 40000
count LCD with analog bargraph
DC voltage range 400mV to 100 V
DC voltage accuracy 0.1 %
AC voltage range 4 V to 750 V
AC voltage accuracy 0.7 %
AC/DC current 400 µ a to 10 Amp
ranges
AC/DC current 0.9 % / 0.3 %
accuracy
Resistance range 4000 ohm to 40 mega ohm
Resistance accuracy 0.3 %
Capacitance 4.000 nF to 40 mF ±1.0%
Frequency ranges 400 hz to 2 Mhz
Temperature 50° to 980° ± 1° C

Budgetary estimated
Cost : Rs. 14,000/-

Source of Supply : M/s SS Tools (India) Pvt. Ltd.

234, 2nd Floor, Ajmeri Gate
Delhi

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4. Wire Stripper

Name : Wire Stripper

Application : Wire Stripper for Wide Range
Shear Cut Bolt Cutters, Wire
Cutter
Make/Model :
Specification : 1.1 To 2.7 Mm
Budgetary estimated
Cost : Rs. 6500.00
Source Of Supply : M/S Sumitron Export Pvt. Ltd.
27, Community Centre,
Naraina Phase-1.
New Delhi - 110 028

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5. Cable Cutter

Name : Cable cutter for copper and aluminum

cables.
Application : Cuts the copper and aluminum cables
Make/Model : Hilpress/Article No. 11860
Specification : Cutting Range : 400mm2
Max Outside Dia : 52mm
Weight : 0.830kg
Length : 280mm
Budgetary estimated
Cost : Rs. 250.00
Source of Supply : M/S Sumitron Exports Pvt. Ltd.
P.O. Box 10227, Naraina
Phase I, New Delhi - 110 028

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6. Grip Pliers

Name : Grip Plier

Application : For tightening and loosening.
Make/Model : EVEREST/Article No. 266
Specification : Based on IS 10372, Federal GGG-
W-00649(GSA-FSS)

Stock No. 266-7 266-10

Length MM 175 250
Weight GMS 235 470

Budgetary estimated
Cost : Rs. 550.00
Source of Supply : M/S Hindustan Everest Tools Ltd,
Dohil Chambers, 46,
Nehru Place, New Delhi 19.

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7. Electric Screwdriver

Name : DC & AC Electric Screwdriver

Application : For screwing

Make/ Model : LOOVER/LT and KPT

Specification :

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ITEM/FIRM- M/S SUMITRON EXPORT M/S KPT

PVT. LTD.NDLS27,
NARAINA PHASE-1
NAME DC & AC ELECTRIC DC & AC ELECTRIC
SCREWDRIVER SCREWDRIVE
R
MAKE/ LOOVER/LT E-3900
MODE
L
CAPACITY 6 MM
WATTS 600 W
RPM 0-4000 RPM
BUDGETORY RS.400/- RS.6950/-
ESTIM
ATED
COST
:

Source of supply : I) M/S Sumitron Export Pvt. Ltd.

II) KPT Sales and Service Ltd.

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8. Soldering Station

Name : Soldering station

Application : For soldering of PCB etc.
Make/Model : HAKKO/397
Specification :
Model No. 937
Power Consumption 60 w
Output voltage AC 24 volts
Heating element AC 24 volt 50 w
Weight Approx 1.3 kg
900S Iron 25 gms
907 Iron 44 gms
908 Iron 54 gms
Budgetary estimated
COST : Rs. 12,000/-
Source of Supply : M/S Sumitron Exports Pvt. Ltd.
P.O. Box 10227, Naraina
Phase I, New Delhi - 110 028

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9. Digital Range Finder DUS20

Description :
The digital range finders are the right tools for
measuring any length and distance. Ideal for fast and
precise measuring and for adding up lengths, areas and
volumes.
Specification :
Weight approx. 200 gms
Measuring units m/ cm, ft/inch
Measuring Accuracy at -5°to +50°C ± 1%
Measuring Accuracy at +10°C to ± 0.5%
+40°C
Measuring range 20 m
Battery 3 x CR 20032
4 x 1.5 V DC
Automatic cut off Approx. 10 sec.
Budgetary estimated
Cost : Rs. 6,000/-
Source of supply : M/s BOSCH
Motor Industries Co. Ltd., Power tool
Division, Hosur road, Adugodi,
Bangalore - 560030

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10. Hot Air Gun/Hot Air Blower

Name : Hot Air Gun/Hot Air Blower

Application : Drying of moisture of silica jel & joint,
drying of moisture of control panels, point
machine armature and winding portion
etc.
Make/Model No. : CHG 600 CE
Specifications
Voltage 220-240V
or 110V AC/DC
Rated power consumption 550 W
Temperature range 100-6000 C
Air flow rate 350-550 Lit/min
Stepless temp. control Yes
Airflow regulation 2 stage
Weight 0.7 Kgs.
Budgetary estimated
COST : Rs. 6,500/-
Source of supply : M/s BOSCH
Motor Industries Co. Ltd.,
Power tool division,
Hosur road, Adugodi,
Bangalore – 560030

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11. DC operated drill machine

Name : Cordless tool

Application : To drill in wooden & concrete
sleeper. To drill in rail in track
circuited portion.
Make/Model No. : BOSCH
Specifications
Model GBH 24 VRE
Max. screw dia. 20 mm
Dia in steel 10 mm
Dia in wood 20 mm
Battery voltage 24 V DC/1.7 Ah
Rated speed 0-4400 rpm
Weight with battery pack 3.5 kg
Budgetary estimated
COST : Rs. 23,450/-
Source of supply : M/s BOSCH
Motor Industries Co. Ltd.,
Power tool division,
Hosur road, Adugodi,
Bangalore – 560030

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12. Portable power drill machine

Name : Multi purpose portable power drill

machine
Application : Use in signalling
Drilling on lever frame, gate lock, Signal post, for connecting A
Marker, for fixing Calling On Signal, split lock stretcher for
fixing point lock etc.
A. Make/Model : M/s BOSCH/ GBM 13-2
Order No. : 06011690
Specifications
Power input 550 W
R.P.M. 1000/1900 RPM
Weight 2 Kg
Volt/amp./watts 230V or 110 VAC/DC
Dia. In metal 13 MM
Dia. In wood 12/32 MM
Budgetary estimated
COST : Rs. 7,000/-
Source of supply : M/s BOSCH /Bangalore –
560030

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B. Make/Model :1) M/s KPT PR 132 K1-2 speed pistol

drill.
2) M/s KPT KD34C –End hand drill
Specifications :
Item M/s KPT PR 132 M/s KPT KD34C –
K1-2 speed pistol End hand drill
drill.
Power input 550 W 550 W
Voltage- 220-240 AC OR 220-240 AC OR
110 V AC/DC 110 V AC/DC
RPM 1300/3000 RPM 1300 RPM
Weight 2.2 kg 3.5 kg
Dia. In 13 MM 13 MM
concrete
Dia. In 13MM 13MM
metal
Dia. In wood 32 MM 32 MM
Dia. In 20 MM 20 MM
Aluminum
Budgetary Rs. 5,000/- Rs. 7,190/-
estimated
cost
Source of Supply : KPT Sales and Service Ltd. 309,
Vasant Vihar Commercial Complex,
Dr. C.Gidwani Road,
Chembur, Mumbai – 400074, Maharastra
India
Phone-5563002,5562965
Fax-5576006
E-mail - kpt.mum@gems.vsnl.net.in

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13. Heavy duty power drill machine

Name : Heavy duty power drill machine

Application : To Drill holes on tongue rails, D-bracket,
Stock rail etc.
Make/Model : 1. BOSCH/ GBM 23-2
2. KPT HD 115 13-23
Specifications :
Item/ firm M/s KPT M/s BOSCH
Model No. HD 115 13-23mm GBM 23-2 with taper
morse taper drill shank drill
Power input 1100 W 550 W approx
Voltage 220-240V or 220-240V or
110 V AC/DC 110V AC/DC

R.P.M. a)at no A) 500 RPM --

load speed B) 380 RPM
B) On load speed
Weight 8.8 Kg 5.5 Kg approx.
Dia. In metal 19-23 MM 19-23 MM
Budgetary Rs. 8,760/- Rs. 20,000/-
estimated cost

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Source of Supply :

1. M/s KPT Sales and Service Ltd. 309,

Vasant Vihar Commercial Complex,
Dr. C.Gidwani Road,

2. M/s BOSCH
Motor Industries Co. Ltd.,
Power tool division,
Hosur road, Adugodi,
Bangalore – 560030

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14. All purpose Saw

Name : All Purpose Saw

Application : Cutting work of sheet metal, iron
angles, pipes, troughs etc.
Make/ Model No. : PFX 550
Specifications :
Saw in wood 150 MM
Saw in steel 12 MM
Power input 550W/ 220 V/
110V AC/DC
No load stroke rate 2600 stroke/min.
Saw stroke length 26 MM
Weight 3.0 Kg.
Budgetary estimated
cost : Rs. 10,000/-
Source of supply : M/s BOSCH
Motor Industries Co. Ltd.,
Power tool division,
Hosur road, Adugodi,
Bangalore – 560030

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15. Screw Driver Bit set

Name : Screw driver bit set

Application : For screwing different shape
screws
Make/ Model No. : 1. BOSCH
2. M/s Jensen
Cat No. 690-542
Specifications :
BOSCH M/s Jensen
Size SVC 46 pieces 28 –pieces Skewdriver Pro kit
gear driven offset
Bit set 7/16" or Removable handle with 41/2 ”
6mm to 7/16" magnetic extension Skew
socket: 5-10 mm
Torx bit: T10,T15,T20,T27
Slotted bits: 1/8”, 3/16” ,1/4”, 5/16”
Allen bits:5/64” to 3/16”

Budgetary estimated
cost : M/s BOSCH : Rs. 1250/-
M/s JENSEN : Rs. 2250/-

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Source of supply :
M/s BOSCH M/s S.S. Tools (India) Pvt.
Motor Industries Co. Ltd., Ltd.
Power tool division, 234, 2nd Floor, Ajmeri Gate
Hosur road, Adugodi, Delhi
Bangalore – 560030

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16. Punches

Name : Centre punch

Application : Use in removing the broken part
of channel in track circuit, broken
bolts from track etc.
Make/ Model No. : M/s Taparia
Specifications : Each set consist of:
Item Description Length Weight
Code in mm in gms.
1884 Centre punch 100 35
1984 Centre punch 100 50
1985 Centre punch 125 80
1004 Drift punch 100 45
Budgetary estimated
cost : Rs. 100/- each set
Source of supply : M/s Taparia Tools Ltd.
423-424/A-2, Shah & Nahar,
Lower Parel (W) Mumbai-013
Phone: 022-4938646-50
Fax: 022-4953230

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17. PLAINER

Name : Planer
Application : Light weight one hand machine
for all kind of planing work
Make/Model No. : BOSCH/GHO 31-82
Specifications
Power output 750 W/ 220V/110 AC DC
No-Load speed 13000 rpm
Cutting depth 0 –3.1 mm
adjustment
Planing width 82mm
Rebate depth 0 24 mm
Weight 2.8 kg
Budgetary estimated
cost : Rs. 10,800.00
Source of supply : M/s BOSCH
Motor Industries Co. Ltd.,
Power tool division,
Hosur road, Adugodi,
Bangalore – 560030

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18. METAL DETECTOR

Name : Intelligent Measuring Instrument

Application : Detects the presence of iron and
live wires inside the wall. Useful
in masonry & carpentry work.
Make/Model No. : BOSCH/DMO 10

Specifications : Measuring unit – mm

Battery – 9 V DC
Budgetary estimated
cost : Rs. 4500.00

Source of supply : M/s BOSCH

Motor Industries Co. Ltd.,
Power tool division,
Hosur road, Adugodi,
Bangalore – 560030

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
FOREWORD

Ever increasing traffic on Indian Railways has resulted

in proportionate reduction in the time available for maintenance
activities. Use of conventional tools demands greater
maintenance slots and require more restoration period as well.
As study has been conducted to over come such lapses arising
due to the use of conventional tools.

The present handbook encompasses modern tools for

signalling along with respective representative manufacturers/
suppliers for ready reference. It is earnestly hoped that the use of
theses ergonomically designed modern tools will not only
reduce artisan’s fatigue but will go a long way to increase the
overall efficiency and productivity by drastically cutting short
the maintenance time.

Gwalior M.L.Gupta
Date : 26.07.2002 Executive Director

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