Railway Track & Structures 12/07

Handy fix The SPG 2 allows the operator to inspect the rail for longitudinal and transverse flaws in a single pass. Its aluminum components make for a lightweight tool and it comes with the USM 25 ultrasonic flaw detector with stateof-the-art LCD technology. during operation and its self-locking hold-downs maintain blade alignment for high-quality finished welds. A new generation of Trachorse will soon be released. The MHP1 is a selfpropelled, mobile hydraulic power pack that allows transportation of tools and equipment in most job-site environments. The company points to its emphasis on growth through investment in new technology, new product introductions, alliances and acquisitions. According to Deborah Geisler, product line manager at Stanley, the engineering department is continuously developing efficient, user-friendly and lighter-weight products, keeping safety as the top priority. “Continuous improvement is key to market longevity. Our objective is to move our technology forward to fullyequip and support railways in track maintenance and track health by responding to market demands with flexibility and speed to any customer need,” said Geisler. Stanley Railroad Products Stanley Railroad Products is working to expand its entire line of gas-enginedriven hand-held tools. The new RD15 gas rail drill, developed with Stanley’s sister company Dubuis, has a new generation of engine that, according to the company, has the lowest emissions and noise of any engine built of its size, will bore a bolt hole in around 30 seconds and utilizes Stanley’s array of rail templates and guide assemblies. The company also developed an 85pound, 10-ton weld shear that, according to the company, is the world’s lightest. The WS20 is a versatile shear that converts for either hand-powered pump or power Cembre’s NR-11P Impact Wrench can be used vertically or horizontally. unit/truck circuit. The in-line handles eliminate rocking of the shear on the rail Precision Frog Grinder The Matweld PRECISION FROG GRINDER is a hydraulic powered, track mounted machine that has multiple axis adjustment enabling the operator to produce a consistent and precision grind to the rebuilding of any frog. The ability to grind while standing up has significant ergonomic advantages as well as keeping the operator away from the grinding dust. Contact us today to learn more about this product or to schedule a demonstration. 632 South 3rd Street • P.O. Box 2816 Paducah, Kentucky 42001 • (270) 444-0085 Fax: (270) 443-6180 • www.matweld.com • customerservice@matweld.com 34 Railway Track & Structures December 2007 www.rtands.com http://www.rtands.com

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Railway Track & Structures - December 2007 Contents On Track Industry Today Supplier News AREMA News NRC News TTCI R&D Hand-Held Tools Provide the Power to Get Big Jobs Done AREMA C&S Update Striving to Solve the Riddle of Wheel Climb RTA Stages Warm Gathering in Sunny Florida in October Products and Literature People Calendar Website Directory Advertisers Index Sales Representatives Professional Directory Classified Advertising Chicago Perspective

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