Martin Engineering
Neponset, IL 61345 9766
May 27, 2009 Designed for opening discharge gates on bottom-dump railroad hopper cars, MARTIN® Railcar Opener features pivoting wheels that allow unit to roll along track to maintain contact with traveling capstan of rack-and-pinion on AAR S-233-92 standard hopper car gates. Adjustable cart base allows single worker to maneuver unit through tight spaces. Unit provides smooth and non-impacting output force to open gates without damaging car mechanisms.

American Casting & Manufacturing Corp.
Plainview, NY 11803
May 14, 2009 Available in Poly TekTiv with adjustable nylon security strap, Car Seal Model 4001 can be supplied in standard and custom fluorescent and neon colors and may be printed and numbered. Nylon straps, typically from 7-30 in., feature steel locking tooth for added strength and adjust to fit any enclosure. These printed cable ties service shipping and transportation industries, including truck, railroad, marine and cargo handling, and air cargo.

Concept Systems, Inc.
Albany, OR 97322
Mar 20, 2009 RailHawk System automatically dumps hopper car contents as car is positioned over pit. Scanner is set up to scan pit infeed as cars are indexed in and identify capstans that pass by. When capstan is detected, its orientation is recorded, and position is tracked through entire pit. Automated car door opener is dispatched to capstan, where it automatically aligns, inserts, and opens gate. System operates on cars that are coupled, uncoupled, stationary, or in motion.

Advanced Machine & Engineering Co.
Rockford, IL 61103
Jan 20, 2009 Operating with minimized environmental impact, AMSAW® R300R integrates rail hole drilling station for bolted joints at rail ends as well as carbide cutting blades, which accept 5 retips and up to 40 resharpenings before replacement. It includes onboard PLC, preloaded ballscrews, and 3 vertical and 2 horizontal hydraulic clamps enabling 90º cut on rail ends. Saw blade guide and dampening device maximize accuracy and electronic overload device stops saw feed if necessary.

Ivy Associates Limited
Shanghai   China
Aug 12, 2008 Designed to address issue of damaging parts during transportation operations, Ivy Shock Pillow© helps reduce impact forces associated with railcar coupling actions. Logistics damage prevention product absorbs transit induced forces, which are typically generated by cargo impacting the end walls of rail boxcars, trailers, or sea containers, before they can be transferred into cargo. It impedes transfer of kinetic energy from impact shocks.

Nolan Co., The
Canton, OH 44707
Aug 09, 2005 Switch point protector, offered in 4 models, increases switch point service life by absorbing impact of passing railcar wheels. Made of manganese-steel, it momentarily deflects wheel flange from tip of switch point. After product becomes worn on one side, it can be turned over and remounted. Protector securely bolts to inside, straight main rail that leads to switch, and includes manganese-steel face-plate and shim, 2 track bolts and nuts, and 2 spring washers.

Nolan Co., The
Canton, OH 44707
Jul 13, 2005 Suited for railroad equipment, tow bars feature square-tube design and are offered in 5 sizes from 42 in. to 22 ft long. Zinc-plated pin-lock has ergonomic, folding handle and includes steel hairpin cotter. Painted red for visibility, clevis combination handle/restrainer keeps pin securely in tow bar and features ergonomic, hinged, fail-safe handle. Rigid-mounted pintle hook, made of forged steel, makes positive, secure connections and handles loads from 30,000–90,000 lb.

Nolan Co., The
Canton, OH 44707
Jun 21, 2005 Suited for light-duty, maintenance-of-way tasks, Model TS-1-116 fits standard rails and weighs 95 lb. It features one-piece design that eliminates pinch points and perforated 36 x 48 in. steel deck that resists dents. Unit can be pushed safely using locking/removable push handle, while parking brake provides safety during loading and unloading. Cast-aluminum, 5 in. dia pre-greased wheels have sealed bearings, and axles are insulated for protection from debris.

Premier Pneumatics, Inc.
Salina, KS 67402-0017
Feb 05, 2004 Single-blower, vacuum-pressure, Rail Unload System unloads powder, pellets, and granular material from railcars. One blower powers both sides of system, drawing material from railcar to Premier Cyclone to separate product from conveying air. Aerolockâ„¢ rotary valve meters product into pressure side of system for final delivery to storage tank. PLC control provides manual start/stop operation, automatic shutdown, and selector switch for 7 destinations.

Handling Specialty, Inc.
Niagara Falls, NY 14304 0279
Apr 03, 2003 Gantry features guard rail, self-locking gate, safety hook-ups, double flanged wheels with locking brakes, and access ladder with safety cage. Air conditioners are lifted from railcar roofs via 2,000 lb capacity electric chain hoist.

Cyclonaire Corp.
York, NE 68467
Nov 22, 2002 Suited for unloading from hopper-bottom cars, CycloLiftâ„¢ comes with steel adapter plates that move longitudinally for alignment of boot seal with hopper slide gate. Connector employs abrasion-resistant, pneumatically actuated lifters to elevate boot from between tracks and mate it firmly against hopper slide gate. When extended, lifters create tight boot-to-gate seal regardless of railcar tilt or irregularities in the gate surface.

ERICO, Inc.
Solon, OH 44139
Aug 08, 2002 Portable Rail Grinder grinds rail to clean it in preparation for CADWELD® exothermically welded connections, which bond electrical conductors to rail. Adjustable tool rest allows operator to support grinder on head of rail during use. Handle has anti-vibration padding. Ginder has maximum wheel speed of 6000 rpm. Other features include grinding wheel spacers and 360° adjustable grinding wheel guard to allow grinding in tight areas.