Application · Rail

Moving HVAC units and roof modules in rail production

HVAC cassettes and roof modules moved along the build line to their lift points with fine, controlled positioning.

At a glance

Result
Fine positioning in tight bays
Industry
Rail
Machine
TP500 Tractive Pusher, TP1000 Tractive Pusher

The challenge

Large modules, tight build lines

On tram and train build lines, HVAC units and roof modules are large, heavy and often unbalanced. They have to reach their lift points in tight production spaces and be lined up accurately, and forklifts or gantries can be hard to control there or need extra people.

The solution

Ground-level moves with fine control

Our Tractive Pushers move HVAC modules to their lift points and roof sections along the line during fit-out. Proportional speed control gives fine positioning, wireless radio control keeps the operator clear with full visibility, and custom attachments secure and steady the load. A TP500 moves up to 12,000 kg on castors; a TP1000 adds power steering.

The result

What changes

  • Less manual handling on the line
  • More accurate positioning before lifting
  • Fewer people needed for each move

The machine on this job

  • TP500 electric tug with orange body, black tiller and quick latch coupling
    Tractive Units

    TP500 Tractive Pusher

    For heavy trolleys, kiln cars, reels and jigs. In standard and compact versions, with remote control as an option.

    On castors
    8,000 kg
    On rails
    40,000 kg
  • TP1000 heavy duty electric tug in orange and black with a tiller handle
    Extra Heavy

    TP1000 Tractive Pusher

    For heavy plant, cable drums and big railed loads. The first of the Extra Heavy range, with power steering.

    On castors
    12,000 kg
    On rails
    100,000 kg

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Load Check

Moving something similar?

Tell us what you’re moving and how it runs, and we’ll tell you which tug and coupling will do the job.

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