Transit Grinder

Harsco Rail’s RGHC Transit Grinder series, strives to create the optimal wheel/rail contact while prolonging the lifespan of the track. The machine can effectively grind switches, guarded curves, and road crossings and is available in various gauges including an adjustable gauge version. The Transit Grinder will extend the track life with enhanced performance at a low overall cost.

Performance:

  • Mill scale
  • Corrugation
  • Noise and vibration removal
  • Defect removal
  • Profile maintenance
  • Gradual preventative
  • Corrective profiling
  • High speed rail surface finish

INNOVATIONS:

The Laser Profile Measurement System is a rail cross section measuring device. It provides accurate and reliable measurement of rail profiles in real time. The system is designed to function on board a grinding machine with minimum operator intervention.

Each machine can be equipped with a dust collection system to evacuate the enclosure around the grinding units. This system collects 99% of airborne particles greater than .5 microns that are generated by the grinding process and stores the dust in drawers located at the bottom of the unit for convenient and easy disposal.

Fire Suppression

The Grinder carriage is skirted with protective shields and spark suppression devices to contain sparks and dust. The machine is also equipped with a 15 meter hose reel with adjustable spray nozzle, side water nozzles, 3,000 liter (790 gal.) water tank on-board, and an optional unit to inject foaming agents into water spray if needed.

Each machine can be equipped with a dust collection system to evacuate the enclosure around the grinding units. This system collects 99% of airborne particles greater than .5 microns that are generated by the grinding process and stores the dust in drawers located at the bottom of the unit for convenient and easy disposal.

Key Specifications:

Grinding head angle range
75º Gauge to 45º Field
 
Max traveling speed
80 km/h
 
Max speed on 4% grade
40 km/h
 
Max traveling gradient
6%
 
Max towing speed
100 km/h
 
Engineer to Order
Machines are designed to meet the customer’s specifications