Harsco Rail CN
803-822-9160
Multipurpose Stoneblower
Harsco Rail’s Multipurpose Stoneblower is a revolutionary machine developed specifically as an alternative to traditional tamping methods for the restoration of track’s vertical and lateral alignment. The result is a smooth track surface which is immediately available for unrestricted line speeds.
Performance:
- Pneumatically injects ballast under the tie to achieve track position accuracy of 1.0 mm without disturbing the pre-existing compacted foundation
- Track remains in position much longer than track maintained by traditional tamping methods
- Track immediately opened at line speed after stoneblowing
- Post maintenance record of quality immediately available
- On-board crane loads machine completely with stone in less than one hour
Innovations:
- Complete vertical and lateral track design capabilities
- On-board diagnostic systems
- Automatic indexing
- Automatic tie position sensing
- Dual encoder system
- Complete track recording system
- Operator interface via touch screen monitor
- Diagnostic system to monitor all machine functions including drive and stone supply system
Key Specifications:
Length
32.2 m (106 ft.)
Weight
113 tonnes (124 tons) carried on three bogies
Travel Speed
100 km/h (60 mph) max
Average Output
440 m/hr (1,400 ft./hr)
Measuring Speed
16 km/h (10 mph) max
Track Lifting & Slewing
0 to 80 mm (0 to 3.2 in.)
Stone Capacity
16 tonnes (18 tons)
Stone Size
20 mm (0.8 in.)
Engineer to Order
Machines are designed to meet the customer’s specifications
