AXLE RAILCAR MOVER
The Axle Railcar Mover is our most versatile mover. It is ideal for applications that feature bi-directional movement, empty and full cars, up to 75,000 lbs of force, and have space limitations.
Configurations of Axle type movers; indexer or progressor.
An indexer attaches to the axle of the railcar and completes its cycle of motion then detaches and retrieves to the next railcar. A progressor maintains continuous movement through the use of two attachment points, one retrieving while the other is pushing.
Configurations:
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Single or Reversing Direction
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Indexer or Progressor
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Push or pull on Railcar Axle
Features:
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A Progressor moves the cars in a continuous motion
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An Indexer indexes one car length at a time
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Maximum allowable force on an axle is 75,000 pounds
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Speeds from 25-60 FPM
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