Railcar Gate Opener
 Open the toughest railcar gates safely & efficiently.
New and Improved with Pivoting Wheels!
Great for tight locations!
The MARTIN® Adjustable-Height Railcar Gate Opener is a powerful solution to improve the efficiency of railcar unloading. It easily opens tough rail car hopper gates, safely and efficiently without backbreaking labor, without damage to gate or mechanism, and without high noise.
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- No More Stalled Operations Due to Stubborn Gates
- No More Excess Labor Needed to Force Open Gates
- No More Back Injuries From Trying to Muscle Open Gates
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Powerful Rail Car Gate Opener
Provides 2700 lbs of torque at 90 psi, (visualize a 200 lb. man standing on a 13 foot pry bar!) to open the most stubborn hopper car gate
Maneuverable
Wheeled cart can be positioned by one rail car worker. One lever rotates wheels 90 degrees. Pivoting wheels maintain contact with traveling capstan.
Adjustable Height
Change capstan height to fit various car gates and compensate for variations in unloading platforms.
Adjustable Width
Fits through narrow doors, spread to stabilize unit for operation.
Adjustable Handle
Easily adjusts to suit operator preference.
Steel Tube Frame
Rugged construction provides long life in “real world” conditions.
Durable Wheels
10” x 4” pneumatic wheels maneuver easily over rough rail side conditions.
Controlled
Provides smooth, non-impacting force to open gate without damage.
Quiet
Noise measured at 83 dBa at operator position.
Additional Rail Car Specifications:
- Air Supply
90 to 120 psi (6.2 to 8.2 bar)
- Air Consumption
18.5 to 20.5 cfm (8.7 to 9.7 L/sec)
- RPM at Drive Shaft at 90 psi (6.2 bar)
8.4
- Output Force at 90 psi (6.2 bar)
2700 lb (1225 kg)
- Noise Level (1 meter from muffler)
83 db
- Part Number
38475
- Shipping Weight
500 lbs (226.8 kg)
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