To improve the unit's ability to stay in contact with railcar gates featuring rack-and-pin-ion opening mechanisms, the company has introduced an improved version of its railcar opener. Used to open the discharge gates on bottom-dump railroad hopper cars, the railcar opener will improve unloading efficiency and reduce safety risks for personnel. The openerrnfeatures pivoting wheels that allow the unit to roll along the track to maintain contact with the traveling capstan of rack-and-pinion on AAR S-233-92 standard hopper car gates. It provides 2,700 ft-lb of torque at 90 psi to open the most stubborn hopper car gates. The output force is smooth and non-impacting to open gates without damaging car mechanisms.
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