Engineering Specification, 150 ton Mobile Rail Manipulator (O/No. 57260)

150 ton Mobile Rail Manipulator (O/No. 57260)

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Specification:150 ton mobile rail manipulator
Process:For the straightening of steel railway lines
Main Characteristics:Power of vertical ram150 tonf
Power of horizontal ram75 tonf
Height from track to working face of bottom dies3′ 7 1/2″
Width of track4′ 8 1/2″
Distance from inside edge of front rail to track to centre line of rail being straightened1′ 3 3/4″
Maximum centres of dies3’3 1/2″
Minimum centres of dies1 1/2″
Height of horizontal resistance beam above working level of bottom die5 1/4″
Working Pressure:2000 psi
Medium:High grade mineral oil
Pump & Motor:12 HP, 400/440 volts, 3 phase, 50 Hz, totally enclosed motor, running at 1450 rpm
Starter:12 HP, 400/440 volts, 3 phase, 50Hz, hand operated, direct switching starter
Including all necessary high & low pressure piping with adjustable relief valves, pressure gauge & control valves, rail support rollers, electrical wiring between starter and motor, dies, wire mesh lifting & lowering guards, pressure gauges
Speeds:Vertical ram approach200 in/m
     ”        ”     pressing11 in/m
     ”        ”     return162 in/m
Horizontal ram approach44 in/m
      ”           ”     pressing22 in/m
      ”           ”     return165 in/m
Option:Can be supplied without flanged wheels, with holding-down bolts (for fixed location)

This specification was kindly provided by Rhodes Interform

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