Special Projects

Here is an example of a special project we undertook

Problem Overview

• Customer needed to remove the parking brake actuators from the trains bogie.

• Problem 1 – Lack of access. Only access was from under the train,

• Problem 2 – Lack of space around actuator, due to its position against the traction motor,

• Problem 3 – Restricted clearance between vehicle body and bogie.  Weight 55 Kilo.

Solution

• Special lifter designed so that it could be used alongside a jacked up train.

• It had to be able to support the weight of the actuator as it was released and lowered down before hoisting and holding the replacement as it was refitted.

• Providing a functional and safe working practice for maintenance operatives.

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