Drone Tamper

Harsco Rail’s Drone Tamper utilizes continuous action technology. The Drone Tamper converts a standard production/switch tamper into a high production, switch capable operation. A map of the tamped and un-tamped ties is transmitted via wireless radios from the lead tamper to the Drone Tamper. By increasing production rates and reducing operating costs, the Drone technology makes it easier to maintain your track.

Performance:

Production rate up to 1 mph
Works on wood or concrete ties
Ability to tamp unevenly spaced and skewed ties
Automatically starts/stops based on distance to lead
LED worklights for visibility at night
Rapid on-site set up. Less than 5 minutes

INNOVATIONS:

Jupiter II Control System
Hydraulic motor-driven Positive Displacement Vibrators

Continuous Action Workhead-Drone Tamper

Continuous Action Workheads give the Drone the capability to tamp at speeds up to 1 mph. The independent slide control allows the workheads to tamp skewed ties without compromising production.

Wireless Ethernet Communication

Wireless Ethernet Communication allows the Drone to communicate with the lead tamper. The lead tamper transmits a map of tamped and un-tamped ties to the Drone. Along with the tie data, all operator commands, calibration data, and diagnostic information is transmitted both to and from the Drone.

Tie Finder - Drone Tamper

The AutoMag Tie Finder is the core technology that allows the Drone to operate as an automatic tamper. This system will work on both wood or concrete ties.

Radar Safety Systems

Utilizing both forward looking radars and a rotating time of flight laser, the Drone detects obstacles and automatically stops the machine.

Light and Sound Bar

The Light and Sound Bar provides travel lights, work lights, beacon and audible alarm.

Key Specifications:

Length

9.7 m (32 ft.)

Width

2.7 m (9 ft.)

Height

3.3 m (11 ft.)

Machine Weight

25,055 kg (57,000 lbs.)

Wheels & Axles

711 mm (28 in.) cast steel (AAR profile) wheels on solid forged steel axles

Engineer to Order

Machines are designed to meet the customer’s specifications

Drone Tamper

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