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Damage Prevention Product absorbs transit induced forces.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:40:20 -0500

Designed to address issue of damaging parts during transportation operations, Ivy Shock PillowÂ© 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.

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Switch Point Protector accommodates rails from 85-141 lb.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 09 Aug 2005 08:15:49 -0500

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.

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Tow Bars and Hitch Pins have heavy-duty design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 13 Jul 2005 08:01:11 -0500

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 30,000â�"90,000 lb.

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Steel Tool/Supply Cart features 1,000 lb capacity.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 21 Jun 2005 07:53:17 -0500

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.

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Unload System offers conveying rates up to 40,000 lb/hr.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 05 Feb 2004 07:40:22 -0500

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.

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Gantry provides access to railcar air conditioning units.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 03 Apr 2003 07:40:20 -0500

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.

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Railcar Connector streamlines unloading process.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 22 Nov 2002 07:40:21 -0500

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.

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Rail Grinder prepares rail for welding.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 08 Aug 2002 07:30:22 -0500

Portable Rail Grinder grinds rail to clean it in preparation for CADWELDÂ® 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 360Â° adjustable grinding wheel guard to allow grinding in tight areas.

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