The search query provided earlier specifically mentions the Cembre CY230 23mm Broach Cutters, Tin Coated, for Rail Drilling Machines, but the available references do not explicitly list the CY230. However, based on the consistent characteristics of Cembre’s CY series broach cutters and the provided context, the following is a detailed write-up for the CY230, inferred from the known specifications of similar products like the CY190, CY200, and CY220.

Cembre CY230 23mm Broach Cutters, Tin Coated, for Rail Drilling Machines

The Cembre CY230 23mm Broach Cutters, Tin Coated, are high-precision cutting tools designed for use with Cembre’s rail drilling machines, such as the LD-41P, LD-16B-RP, or LD-1P ECO. Engineered specifically for railway applications, these broach cutters are optimized for drilling clean, accurate 23mm holes in steel rails, particularly VIGNOLE (flat-bottom) rails like the 60E1 (UIC60), offering superior durability and efficiency for railway maintenance tasks.

Key Features

• 23mm Diameter: Ideal for drilling precise 23mm holes in rail webs, suitable for electrical contact installations, signal track circuits, or rail fastening systems requiring larger-diameter holes.
• Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coating: Enhances hardness, reduces friction, and improves corrosion resistance, resulting in better cut surface finish and extended tool life under high-pressure conditions.
• Quick Push/Turn Shank: Facilitates fast, secure attachment to Cembre rail drilling machines, streamlining setup and operation.
• Optimized Cutting Geometry: Delivers clean, burr-free holes with faster drilling times and superior surface finish compared to earlier A and A-L type cutters.
• High Performance: Capable of drilling steel rail quality grades 700-900-1100 (UIC 860.0), producing more holes per cutter with improved efficiency and precision.
• Compatibility: Designed for Cembre rail drilling machines, ensuring seamless integration and reliable performance in lightweight, single-operator setups.
• Coolant System Support: Compatible with Cembre’s coolant systems (e.g., VASCO5000 lubrocooler, V11 antifreeze) with a reservoir and pump via quick coupler, enhancing cutting performance and tool longevity.

Technical Specifications

• Diameter: 23 mm
• Depth: Likely 25 mm (standard for CY series; long-range CYL variants may offer greater depth)
• Coating: Titanium Nitride (TiN)
• Material: High-speed steel (HSS) or similar, optimized for rail steel
• Shank Type: Quick push/turn shank
• Compatibility: Cembre rail drilling machines (e.g., LD-41P, LD-16B-RP, LD-1P ECO)
• Rail Types: Suitable for steel rails grades 700-900-1100 (UIC 860.0), up to 50 mm thick

Applications

• Drilling 23mm holes in railway rails for electrical contact installations, grounding, or continuity bonding
• Supporting signal track circuits and other railway infrastructure connections
• Maintenance and installation tasks requiring precise holes in flat-bottom rails
• Use with Cembre’s portable rail drills, ideal for single-operator tasks in various weather conditions