Case Study
Overview
In pursuit of operational excellence, our client sought to standardize maintenance practices across all locations with an established maintenance system featuring multiple turntables. The challenge: A gap existed in an existing railyard where the directional change of railcar movers lacked a viable solution.
– Our Process
– The Results
In collaboration with our esteemed partners at the Australian Turntable Company, we deployed our Automated Railcar Turntable for the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) in Concord, CA.
Key Specifications:
Span: Boasting a substantial 72-foot span, our turntable accommodates railcars with a robust 50-ton capacity.
Automated Alignment: With advanced sensor technology, wheel chocks automatically extend into place when the railcar is centered, ensuring precise alignment.
Effortless 180-Degree Spin: At the push of a button, the Turntable smoothly retracts the locking actuator, allowing the railcar to elegantly spin 180 degrees.
Post-spin, the locking actuator extends, aligning the rails perfectly, while the retractable wheel chocks seamlessly disengage for the railcar’s release.
Gravity-Assisted Departure: Built on a 1-degree slope, the turntable facilitates the railcar’s departure via gravity, ensuring a controlled descent as brakes are released.
“Clark Construction Group, CA – LP worked with Railquip, Inc who supplied a railway vehicle turntable for the Bay Area Rapid Transit for a project in Concord, CA that occurred between August of 2021 and December of 2022. From the onset of the project, Railquip proved to be an excellent partner. Railquip’s team was immediately engaged, expedited shop drawing development, worked hand-in-hand with the Clark team to develop the schedule and maintain the budget, and directly coordinated with the client’s designers to ensure the·equipment met the exact specifications and needs for the project.
Railquip continued to be a reliable partner throughout the fabrication, delivery, and installation process, providing on-site technical support and facilitating communication with manufacturers. Overall, Railquip provided world-class quality in their communication, coordination, and delivery to ensure a successful project. Clark Construction Group very much looks forward to working with Railquip on future projects. “
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The Benefits of a Turntable
- Increase of maintenance productivity
- Fast change of direction
- Quick response to breakdowns
- Reduce down time
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