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Rail Grinders
Harsco Rail manufactures a complete line of rail grinding equipment for the International and North American markets.
The product line is divided into two families: Switch and Crossing / Transit Grinders and Production Grinders.
Many configurations are available for each type of grinder. Specialized grinders have been built ranging from 2 to 120 grinding heads.
Harsco Rail has been grinding rail for over 45 years with the first Rail Grinder being built in the mid 50s.
Harsco Rail started contract grinding operations in 1980 and now has 9 Production Rail Grinders and 3 Switch & Crossing Rail Grinders in our contracting service fleet.
All Rail Grinders built by Harsco Rail in the past 10 years are still in service.
Rail Grinders have been designed to accommodate the varying conditions encountered throughout the world.
Engineering & Manufacturing staff currently on hand has been involved with our Rail Grinding program for over 15 years.
Our Rail Grinding technology reflects experience gained from the operations of our own Rail Grinding fleet.
Annually we grind approximately 10,000 pass miles with our Production/Mainline grinders and 12,000 switches and crossings with our S&C Grinders.
Harsco Rail is meeting Environmental Requirements by using:
- Tier II Engines that meet new emission standards
- Enhanced noise abatement capabilities
- Improved Dust Collection
- Improved spark control
- Ability to use foam for fire suppression
Increasing Performance and Production by:
- Crossing Capability on Production Grinders
- Jupiter Control System
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