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operator visibility, according to the manufacturer. The Hyster turbocharged and intercooled Cummins QSB3.3 turbo diesel engine provides 110 hp at 2,400 rpm and 305 ft-lb of torque. Other features include an upgraded drive axle and an oil-cooled brake design, as well as larger hubs to increase stability. A new modulated brake system provides consistent pedal travel versus brake line pressure for optimal operator control. To ensure operator safety, an accumulator is used to store hydraulic pressure for full braking power in the event of an unexpected loss of engine power. To locate a dealer, visit www.hyster.com. performance and stops the saw feed if required. The freestanding system is also available without a drilling station for those uses where rail is to be butt or friction welded. Phone: 815-316-5277. tion, electrode diameter, output range, input power, dimensions and photos. Also provided is information on optional equipment, product specifications and ordering. The catalog also describes in detail the company’s complete line of automated solutions; guns, torches and accessories; fume extraction systems and accessories; and consumables. Phone: 888-355-3213. Flexible funnel New Pig Corporation offers the Form-A-Funnel™. The flexible tool bends, molds and holds its shape to channel, catch and divert liquids directly into a container. Constructed of a moldable lead interior and fully coated with thick and pliable rubber, the funnel is chemical resistant and said to be safe to handle. Clean by spraying with any cleaner or degreaser and wipe away contaminants. The funnel will retain its shape between applications or it can be flattened out or rolled up for storage in a tool box. Phone: 1-800-468-4647. Automatic rail saw The AMSAW® R-Series from Advanced Machine & Engineering Co. is a newly-designed automatic rail saw and handling system. The AMSAW® R300R has an estimated 32 seconds of clamp-tounclamp time for a rail cut. Carbide cutting blades can accept five retips and up to 40 resharpenings before replacement. There is an integral rail hole drilling station for the bolted joints at the rail ends. The system runs dry, thus no environmental impact. An onboard PLC monitors and maintains the production on the machine, as well as the infeed/outfeed materialhandling equipment. Pre-loaded ballscrews and three vertical and two horizontal hydraulic clamps on the workpiece maintain machine rigidity and ensure an accurate 90-deg angle cut on the rail ends. There is a specially-designed saw blade guide and dampening device onboard to provide all required functionality. Hardened spindle gears are ground for minimum backlash and an electronic overload device monitors cutting Heavy-duty lift truck Hyster Company has added the H170-190FT to its Fortis® line of lift trucks. The new trucks are designed to accommodate much larger loads without a dramatic increase in truck size. Based on the Hyster® H135-155FT model pneumatic truck, the new models offer a longer wheelbase, a more powerful drive train, and a new mast to handle loads up to 19,000 lbs. The new trucks are said to be ideal for use with lumber, steel and concrete. The VISTA® mast provides superior load support during lifting and lowering and offers optimal www.rtands.com Joint bar inspection ENSCO, Inc., in partnership with the Federal Railroad Administration’s office of Research and Development, developed the Joint Bar Inspection System that can locate and identify hairline cracks in joint bars at speeds up to 65 mph. The JBIS automated machine vision technology can be Railway Track & Structures March 2009 39 http://www.hyster.com http://www.rtands.com

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