Railroad Equipment
75 ft. Dia. Turntable-Based Positioning System
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One of the great strengths Macton provides for the manufacturer is not just extensive experience in various lifting and positioning products, but in the custom engineering of complete and appropriate systems. When considering plant upgrades, new facilities, or new capabilities, this ability is an invaluable resource. The ability to plan ahead and work with all the stakeholders involved provides superior cost-in use scenarios, and Macton’s track record of designing mechanically superior and cost-appropriate systems yields immediate results. Macton installations include such projects as a large-scale factory renovation for Kawasaki Rail Car Inc., in Yonkers, New York. and a railcar production facility for Amcar in Huntington, West Virginia.
Key Benefits of Macton Rail Vehicle Manufacturing Equipment
- Reduction in Downtime – Macton's systems are designed to be quickly and easily installed, resulting in not only lower installation costs but also minimal disruption in operations – in addition, due to their strong record of reliability, you will also generally experience an ongoing reduction in plant downtime as a result of these systems requiring very limited maintenance.
- Decrease in Operating and Capital Costs – The automation of these systems reduces the manpower requirements that would otherwise be needed for these factory operations – in addition, they reduce the need for support equipment such as cranes, forklifts, tow motors and other similar equipment that might otherwise be needed.
- Maximizing Usable Factory Space – Most of these systems result in a reduction in the amount of space needed to be set aside for the specific material handling and positioning tasks required – this typically happens in part due to the elimination of dead space required for parking and loading areas.
- Long-Term Reliability – All of these systems are pre-assembled and tested in our manufacturing facility to ensure that all performance criteria have been met before they are shipped out to our customers. In addition, there is a special focus in the design, engineering and fabrication of these systems to ensure that they continue to run smoothly and reliably day in and day out for the years and decades to come.
- Full Support Throughout Project – Macton provides full support throughout the entire project, beginning with the initial design of the system to be built, during which time Macton’s engineering staff interfaces with the manufacturer’s engineers and other professionals to provide the practical assistance and the detailed technical support needed to integrate its equipment into the overall facility.
- Ease of Equipment Installation – Macton provides a specially-trained field engineer or technician to supervise the installation, start-up and commissioning of its equipment, ensuring that it is brought on-line quickly and delivers the expected performance.
- Ongoing Post-Sale Support – Macton also provides long-term spare parts and technical support services. Long-term service contracts are also available at each of these installations for periodic inspection and maintenance programs, as well as training services, as needed. In addition, Macton provides customers with the ability to easily upgrade their control panels, drives and other systems to ensure they reflect the latest in technology.
Video of Rail Vehicle Manufacturing Equipment in Actual Use
Macton’s Approach towards Designing and Building Railroad Equipment
From concept through completion, Macton serves as a professional member of the project team. Be it a single piece of equipment or a complex system, Macton works closely with the Owner’s team to design an effective, economic solution. Macton’s engineering staff provides the practical assistance and the detailed technical support needed to integrate the equipment into the overall installation. Macton also helps plan and supervise the installation, as well as start-up and commissioning the equipment, ensuring that it is brought on-line quickly and delivers the expected performance. Macton also provides long-term upgrade support for all such equipment. Macton emphasizes the design and manufacture of robust, flexible, and reliable automation which results in systems that are not only engineered to fit the correct application, but also interface painlessly with the entire manufacturing system.
Macton’s Factory Equipment Expertise
With the experience and engineering expertise gained in over sixty years of the most demanding heavy-duty applications, Macton combines innovative applications engineering with a keen appreciation of the rigors of the industrial environment. Equipment that Macton has designed for the industrial market includes turntables, lifts, transporters, conveying systems, and multiple axis motion machines. Applications have included paper mills, foundries, EMC/RFI test facilities, military installations, automotive assembly plants, aerospace facilities, and a broad spectrum of specialized applications. In addition to providing heavy-duty mechanical equipment, Macton also leads the way in control systems for such equipment.
For More Information – To get more information on our locomotive sanding systems, please feel free to contact Denise Louder, our Product Manager for this line of products, at (301) 829-6227, or email her at dlouder@macton.com.