Ice Breaker Aluminum Track and Switch Broom

The Aldon^® Ice Breaker Switch Broom is a heavy-duty winter maintenance tool designed to clear frozen railroad switch points. Featuring extra-stiff bristles that resist cold cracking, this broom is equipped with a rugged, chiseled steel ice-breaking head attached to its sturdy aluminum handle. This layout allows track crews to break up thick ice sheets and packed snow from slide plates and then sweep the track clean, ensuring reliable switch operations during winter storms.

Features & Specifications

• Sturdy Aluminum Handle: made with strong aluminum tube
• Steel chisel riveted on one end with durable polypropylene bristles on the other.
• Safe for Food Operations: No wood, so it is USDA and FDA Approved.

• Clear snow and break through the ice on switch points and rail flangeways.

• The aluminum handle (6061-T-6, 1/4 in thick wall) has a steel chisel riveted on one end and durable polypropylene bristles on the other.

WARNING: DO NOT USE THESE PRODUCTS ON OR NEAR ELECTRIFIED RAILS.

Standard Item #: 4023-19 Switch Broom with Wood Handle is also available.