BaFix – the Network Rail-approved ballast retention system

The BaFix ballast retention system is used and approved by Network Rail, and authorised by the LU. It provides a secure and innovative system for track shoulder retention, preventing loss of ballast over time, and creating a long-term stable border.

It is produced in six metre lengths and is available in three different heights – 0.5m, 0.7m and 1.0m.

Key benefits:

  • Network Rail and LU approved
  • Design life of up to 120 years
  • Quick and easy installation – time to install is dramatically reduced compared to gabion baskets and concrete ballast boards
  • Can be filled using automatic conveyor systems
  • Allows cable troughs or ducts to be installed within the system and easily maintained
  • Lightweight and economical
  • Robust solution to long-term railway maintenance issues
  • Made from high quality aluminium, zinc-alloy coated mesh
  • Eliminates damage to cable troughs and ducts
  • Can be used with Overhead Electrification Equipment (OLE)

BaFix can be used to maintain:

  • Permanent ways
  • Access ways running alongside tracks
  • Cess walkways
  • Run-on and run-off

For sites requiring the additional security of handrails or palisade fencing, Sleeve-It – a pre-engineered fence post anchoring system – can be used seamlessly with BaFix as an additional accessory for anchoring handrails and key clamp barriers, and providing stable fence footings.

Key benefits:

  • Provides a pre-engineered foundation solution
  • Designed to resist various load configurations
  • Enables key clamp barriers to be supported and installed into cess walkways
  • Palisade fencing can be installed into Sleeve-It quickly and easily to protect rail assets

For further information and installation instructions, please download our specification sheet here.

LATEST NEWS

Leeds expansion results in three new job vacancies
Scott Parnell Leeds, which opened its national sales office on Intermezzo Drive in August, has created three new job vacancies as a result of increased business activity.

Scott Parnell Wales hosting free coffee morning for customers
Scott Parnell in Hirwaun will be hosting a free coffee morning for all its customers from 9am on Friday 6th March.

Scott Parnell presents The Sick Children's Trust with £4,100
Following the success of our recent Charity Poker Night, the winner, our Key Account Manager Lee Moore-Williams, recently visited The Sick Children's Trust.

SOCIAL MEDIA

@ScottParnellUK
Do you always get exactly the right product for your #civilengineering job? To ensure you do call 01376 502676 #MK… https://t.co/IKFKqwTZmh

@ScottParnellUK
Need troughing, earthing or trackside drainage? Check our #rail division - a leading supplier in platform products… https://t.co/WZStTswNau

TESTIMONIALS

"I find Scott Parnell refreshingly different from most other suppliers, they're very reactive and always stride to provide me with a keen price and excellent service. I would recommend to anyone to give them a try - you will...
Dan Westlake - Aden Contracting

"I have been using Scott Parnell for over three years and in that time I have constantly found them to be efficient, proactive and able to provide added value support where required. Requests for quotations are turned around..."
Ian Ford - Volkerfitzpatrick Ltd

"We have traded with Scott Parnell for several years now and, as our business has grown, so have our needs. Scott Parnell have been able to manage this along the way without any trouble. Both communication and pricing have..."
Alan O'Grady - J Coffey Construction Ltd

"I'm confident when I place an enquiry and order with Scott Parnell I will be provided with extremely competitive rates, along with alternative options. The products will then be delivered in time and in full."
Kevin McSkimming - AD Bly Construction

"I have known Dave and Steve for a very long time so when they started this business I was more than pleased to support them. I feel having an independent option is invaluable as they bring different options to the table..."
Tim Scrivens - Coinford Ltd

Scott Parnell have consistently delivered a high quality product in a timely fashion for the Gospel Oak to Barking Enabling works over the last year. With some 10 miles of troughing to be upgraded in a mix of concrete and GRP...
J Murphy & Sons

As a supplier Scott Parnell has been second to none. All deliveries are on time and the turnaround time from order to receipt of goods is minimal, even last minute orders.
Principal Rail Contractor

Scott Parnell's GRP palisade fencing is unlike any other I have come across - it's totally free of metal components, which completely minimises the risk compared to other types of GRP palisade.
Ulana Fries - BCM

BRANCHES

Witham Branch (Head Office)
Unit 1, Swanvale Estate, Colchester Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 3DH Tele: 01376 502676
Click here for a map

Aberdare Branch
Unit 10, Hirwaun Industrial Estate, Aberdare, Wales, CF44 9UP Tele: 01685 708970
Click here for a map

Milton Keynes Branch
Colts Holm Road, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5QD Tele: 01908 579766
Click here for a map

Romford Civils and Rail Sales Office
Asheton Farm Business Centre, Stapleford Abbotts,Essex, RM4 1JU Tele: 0208 805 5797
Click here for a map

Scott Parnell Leeds office
Intermezzo Drive Off Pontefract Rd, Stourton Leeds LS10 1DF
Click here for a map