Grinding principle

The rail grinding unit RQ 3103 2WS is designed for grinding short pitch corrugation and striations.
It is also used for deburring / re-profiling the running edge and outside edge of Vignole and grooved rails.
This machine can also be used for derusting new rails or smooth grinding of rail joints. 

 

Total grinding unit weight:	5500 lbs.
Grinding contact force:	about 5‘000 N (2‘500 N/rail); this force has an „up lift“ effect on the carrier vehicle (no additional weights necessary)
Travelling speed while grinding :	3.1 mph
Operation :	2 persons
Power :	160 kW (at grinding speed)
Oil pressure :	3600 PSI
Oil flow rate :	64 gal/min
Oil cooler :	100 KW
Oil tank :	80 gal
Operating speed :	0 – 5 km/h continuously variable
Power supply :	24 V / DC, 1 kW