TKO® Production Tie Exchanger Model RMC305 Series B
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TKO® Production Tie Exchanger Model RMC305 Series B
Precise control of a machine's rail lift system is the key to fast, efficient old tie removal and proper insertion of the new ties with minimum disturbance of the track structure.
Harsco Rail's TKO® Tie Remover/Inserter can provide you with this precise control. It removes or inserts ties in one piece with minimum disturbance to the track structure by precisely controlling rail-to-tie clearance with its distinctive rail lift system.
The rails over the tie to be removed are raised by two clamp/lift units which are located on 4ft. centers and symmetrically positioned one in front and one behind he work head for maximum effectiveness. Four jack cylinders, controlled by an automated system. Precisely lift both rails the same amount for each tie. The "life-distance" is easily set by the operator for the tie and track conditions and can be set to different dimensions for the leading and trailing rails.
If additional rail clearance is needed to remove a specific tie, the operator can override the preset lift of any one of the four lift cylinders with individual lift control buttons.
The massive frame of the TKO transfers the load of the lifted rail to the machine's wheels which distribute the load into the track structure over the 18-foot wheelbase length, effectively stabilizing the track during the process of removing or inserting a specific tie.
The Harsco Rail TKO® Tie Remover/Inserter: the fast efficient way to remove or insert ties with minimum disturbance of the track structure.
Features and Benefits
- Precise control of rail lift enables the TKO to remove and/or insert ties with minimum disturbance to the track structure.
- Heavy-duty construction throughout meets the demands of high production tie removal and replacement.
- Articulated gripper heads pivots up to 40° to assist in picking up ties from the shoulder and guiding them into position under the rails.
- Optional tie kicker applies 10,000 lbs. of horizontal force for starting difficult ties.
- Ergonomically designed operator station provides excellent visibility of the track and work area and enhances operator comfort and ease of operation.
TKO® Production Tie Exchanger Model RMC305 Series B Specifications
- General
- Frame-Welded structural steel I-beam construction with reinforced center section and integral crossmembers; equipped with built-in derail skids, key-hole tie-down slots, tow hitches front and rear, and four frame-mounted lifting eyes
- Wheels-24-in. (610-mm) tread dia. cast steel, demountable; AAR Profile, insulated available
- Axles-Heavy-duty bolted carrier, enclosed no-slip differential, semi-floating axle shafts with integral wheel mounting flanges; 50,000- lb. (22,680-kg) GAWR
- Suspension-Laminated rubber Vee-spring at each wheel
- Brakes-Clasp-configuration, tread-type adjustable shoe brakes with actuator and two composition shoes at each wheel; service brakes air-applied; parking brakes spring-applied, air-released, with automatic brake actuation in case of air pressure loss
- Propulsion System
- Type-Hydraulically-driven; operator selectable four-wheel drive for work and slow speed travel, two-wheel drive high speed travel
- Traction Motors-Hydraulic motor direct-coupled to each axle.
- Power Unit
- Engine - Cummins 6 BTA5.9-P; liquid-cooled, turbocharged and aftercooled diesel
- Displacement - 359-cu in (5.99-1) Rated net hp-175-bhp (129-kw) @ 2,500-rpm
- Pump Drive - Single pump drive
- Air Cleaner - Donaldson - multi-element
- Starter - 12-VDC electric
- Hydraulic System
- Type - Main Circuit - closed-center system;
- Auxiliary Circuit - open-center system
- Operating Pressure - 2,500-psi (172-bar)
- Pump - Main Circuit: Variable displacement piston pump; powers all machine circuits
- Pump - Auxiliary Circuit: Fixed displacement vane pump; supplies hydraulic cooling system
- Reservoir - Closed system; hand-operated fill pump w/filter; temperature and fluid level gauges
- Oil Cooler - air to oil; airflow from engine cooling fan
- Filtration - Suction strainers - return line filter; ISO 14/11 filtration available
- Control Valve - Manifold-mounted; 12-VDC solenoid operated, four-way directional valves
- Other - 12-VD-Selectric auxiliary pump
- Air System
- Compressor - 13.2 cfm (6.2-lps), single stage, reciprocating piston, engine gear driven; lubricated and cooled by engine systems
- Operating Pressure - 100 to 125-psi (6.9 8.6-bar)
- Other - Air dryer, moisture ejection valve, Reservoir
- Electrical Systems
- System Voltage - 12-VDC - negative ground
- Battery - 12-VDC
- Alternator - 12-VDC, 130-A
- Other - Lockable master disconnect switch
- Cab
- Full-enclosed, noise-isolated cab has sliding entry doors on each side, large front windshield, sliding rear window, and multiple side windows for excellent work and travel visibility; adjustable operator seat is equipped with integral control consoles and folding armrests; a separate console to the left of the operator's seat houses instruments and controls for the engine, lights, horn, etc.; foot pedals control travel and braking
- Other - equipped with circulation fan, interior lighting, and windshield wiper w/washer; various mirrors and lighting groups are available
- Controls
- Remover/inserter boom functions are directly controlled from operator-actuated joystick control
- Rail clamp, lift, and release functions and the optional tie kicker are controlled by timing relays, pressure switches, and limit switches; cycles are initiated and terminated by operator-actuated push button controls; manual override switches allow operator to override preset lift heights for individual rail lift cylinders when conditions warrant
- Work Heads
- Telescoping tie remover/inserter boom is equipped with a pivoting gripper head to remove or insert ties; boom extends up to 66- in. (1,676-mm) on the right side of the machine; a removal force of up to 20,700-lbs, (4,536-kg) is generated for removing hard to pull ties; boom end raises up to 18" above and lowers to 5° below horizontal to facilitate tie removal and insertion
- Gripper head jaws pivot up to 10° away from the machine and up to 32" toward machine to aid in picking up and positioning ties for insertion
- Two rail clamp and lift units are positioned one in front and one behind the boom to precisely control lifting of the rail; rail lift capacity is 25,400-lbs (11,521-kg) per lift cylinder
- Optional Tie kicker provides up to 10,000-lb (4,536-kg) break-away push to the end of the tie being removed; provides 26-in (660-mm) movement to facilitate removal of difficult tie
- Fluid Capacities
- Hydraulic reservoir 90-gal. (US) (341-L)
- Fuel (two tanks) 80-gal.(US) (303-L)
- Dimensions
- Length - 25-ft. (7.62-m)
- Width - 9.5-ft. (2,896-mm)
- Height (over exhaust) - 10.5-ft. (3,201-mm)
- Wheelbase - 18-ft. (5.48-m)
- Track Gage - 56.5-in. (1,435-mm) standard
- Weight
- Standard Operating Weight Approximately 27,250-lb. (12,360-kg). Actual weight of a specific machine may vary according to sales group applied.
- Performance
- Travel Speed - 0 27-mph (043-kmlh)
- Working Speed - 0 13-mph (0 21-km/h)
- Gradeability - 8.5%