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Fleximount

The Fleximount can be attached to any material, such as wood or brick. When using Fleximounts with small or large stone ballast the sleepers need not sink into the ballast to be held, but can sit on top of the track bed, therefore avoiding derailments caused by moving ballast. This is particularly useful when using the low profile sleeper type has those used on Peco & Tenmille 32mm track.

Under Development is a Mount Support Assembly, which attaches easily to a Fleximount. This enables a down support tube to be pushed into the ground to fix a height and gives the option use a continuous horizontal tube, flexible or rigid, as a route guide. These parts allow various assembly makeup's and will enable track to cross almost any feature such as angled slopes or uneven terrain etc

The main component a Fleximount, is positioned between 500mm (20") to 2m (6'-6"), those spacing's can vary depending on routing, terrain & track joint positions and can be increased to suit, especially on long gradual curves or long straights. Small stone ballast is still required and when installing Fleximounts, it gives the whole layout the support and the traditional look of a garden railway. The Fleximount is designed to allow ballast to ride around the unit without restricting movement and is attached to a single sleeper.

The track is easily attached to the Fleximount using a single M4 (5/32" dia) Track Fixing screw which is supplied with the system. Note all 3 fixings are machined screws, not a self tapping.

When installing, all the Fleximounts remain locked until the entire layout is completely laid. Once all the installation is finalized, the 2 locating screws are removed from all the Fleximounts, allowing a 8mm (5/16") sprung float in all the horizontal directions; 16mm (5/8") in total, this enables the entire layout to contract & expanded in a controlled manner. Each floating Fleximount will always try to re-align the axis back to its central position and can easily be realigned to its original fixed route by reintroducing the 2 locating screws on each Fleximount. Each individual Fleximount can be either locked or floating.

The height of the Fleximount from the stainless steel base to the sleeper fixing face is 21mm (13/16").

All the materials have been specifically chosen to deal with large span temperature ranges & their resilience to harsh weather conditions. Because the whole system floats no track expansion gaps are required so the rails can be permanently soldered or clamped using the various “Rail Clamps” on the market. Installation Instructions

(6" long x 1-9/16" wide x 13/16 high, Imperial dimension approximate.)

(2 Slots 5/32" x 7/8" on 5-1/2" centres, Imperial dimension approximate.)

What’s the basic difference between a Fleximount and a Ballast Anchor?