sleeper gantry (sleeper handling equipment)
Transport and handle the sleepers with maximum speed. Sleeper Gantry is here to speed up the construction or maintenance of railway lines using cutting-edge technology.
OVERVIEW
A sleeper gantry is an efficient machine designed to transport and handle the sleepers during the laying of new railway lines or the renewal of the same. Due to their crucial role in the construction and maintenance of railways, they are considered integral components of this industry. Therefore, we represent a sophisticated sleeper gantry with maximum productivity to significantly speed up these processes.
ADOR’s sleeper transport system, named PLF20, features last-generation components and uses cutting-edge technology to ensure maximum productivity with minimum time spent. It is installed on special wagons equipped with side rails and transported through a special collection structure, bringing the new sleepers to the laying train and the old sleepers back onto the wagons.
Leveraging high technology, our automatic guidance sleeper gantry speeds up the cycle times to 20 km/h, performing a work cycle over a distance of 8 wagons in less than a minute. Moreover, PLF20 is equipped with trolleys with motorized wheel units, independent hydraulic circuits, and a high-performance engine with 147 kW (2300 rpm) power, lifting up to 8000 kg.
Model
PLF20
Technical SPECIFICATIONS
Our sleeper handling equipment is engineered to meet the specific needs of our clients, offering customizable features and configurations.
Listed below are the general technical specifications of our sleeper gantry. For the complete specifications in details, please download the catalog at the bottom of the page.
| Power: 147 kW (197 HP) @ 2300 rpm |
| Lifting capacity: 8000 kg (17637 lbs.) |
| Weight: 16500 kg (36376 lbs.) |
| Maximum speed: 20 km/h (12.5 mph) |
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Catalog
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FAQS
What Is the Sleeper Handling Equipment?
A sleeper gantry is a high-performance machine primarily designed to transport or handle railway line sleepers. It is used to transport new sleepers to laying trains and remove old ones in construction or maintenance projects. Regarding their application, it is also known as sleeper transport gantry or sleeper replacement gantry, being the main piece of railway equipment.
They are installed on special rail wagons with an equipped collection structure and travel along the railway. The ballast around the existing sleepers is excavated, allowing the sleeper gantry to remove and replace the old sleepers with new ones. Afterward, the ballast is redistributed and tamped to be prepared for use.
Importance of Using Sleeper transport system
Railways are built with different components. Among these components, sleepers play a crucial role in maintaining the stability, alignment, and durability of the tracks. Since sleepers can deteriorate over time due to various factors, they should be replaced on time to prevent incidents like derailments. By doing so, the sleeper gantry is an integral equipment in railway construction and maintenance.
What Factors Should Be Considered When Choosing a Sleeper Gantry?
Due to their importance in the railway industry, sleeper replacement gantries are among the most efficient machines for meeting construction and maintenance needs. Therefore, the reliability and efficiency of sleeper gantry performance are the most crucial factors you should consider. In addition, the sleeper replacement process could be a time-consuming process, at which speed matters. With the development of technology, sleeper gantry machines have become more sophisticated and speed up this process.
On the other hand, sleepers are made of different materials, including wood, concrete, steel, and composite. Accordingly, lifting capacity is another crucial factor to consider when choosing a sleeper gantry. It should be capable of lifting heavy sleepers and replacing them safely and efficiently.
