Split Rail Trolley Systems

The Macton split rail trolley system provides a safe and easy method for single wheel set change-out. The railcar is positioned on a raised rail with the wheel set to be changed over the split rail section. The trolley is moved into position under the axle, plugged into a 480V outlet and used to lift the weight of the wheel set off of the rails. Once the wheel set weight is off the rails, the truck frame can be supported and the rail sections can be opened to lower and remove the wheel set. A wheel set cart may then be used to transport the wheel set to other areas of the shop while the hydraulic jacking trolley is used to mount a new wheel set on the car. The trolley system is battery powered for linear travel along the rails and is operated by infrared remote control. Optional adapters may be used to remove other under-car components.

Key Benefits of Macton Split Rail Trolley Systems

Split Rail Trolley Systems

• Flexible Design Options – Macton's split rail trolley systems are typically custom-designed and manufactured to meet the specific needs of each of its customers, which provides engineers, designers and facility owners with a wide range of design and performance options. We will work with your engineers and other professionals throughout the process and can quickly adapt the size and shape of the split rail trolley system to ensure that your performance and cost savings goals are met.
• Long-Term Reliability – Macton split rail trolley systems have been in service for years and move smoothly and quietly day in and day out for years – in fact, to our knowledge, none of these systems has ever failed to operate within the specified design criteria where proper minimal maintenance was performed
• Minimal Maintenance Required – These systems require only a minimal amount of routine maintenance each year, which can be scheduled for times when the facility is not normally in operation – as a result, this minimal annual maintenance does not entail operational disruptions or expensive downtime for the servicing of this equipment.
• 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 project’s engineers and other professionals to provide the practical assistance and the detailed technical support needed to integrate its equipment into the overall installation.
• 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.

Customers who Purchased a Macton Split Rail Trolley System – Macton has installed many split rail trolley systems – call us at the phone number below (or email us) to get a list of some of the installations we have done near you.

For More Information – To get more information on our split rail trolley 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.

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