Fixed to the base of the pit is a pair of rails that allows the drop table to traverse along the pit.
Once the wheelset / traction motor has been disengaged from the locomotive the lifting table will lower the assembly and travel to the maintenance line to allow the wheelset traction motor to be removed or repaired.
The procedure is then reversed to re-install the bogie.
By using additional adapter, other underbody equipment like brake unit, traction motors and etc. can replace with bogie drop table.
Technical specifications
- Replacing bogie or wheelset without separation the wagon/locomotive from the main train
- Reducing the replacing time of bogie
- Full use if workshop space when the device is not in use
- Passing the train over the plant when the device is not in use
- Scissors table with two synchronized hydraulic jacks
- Hydraulic safety lock in case of oil leakage for safety operation
- Fully interlocked safety pins in the home position: This allows other rolling stock to utilize the line when the drop table is not in use, and helps maintain a safe working environment.
- Inverter electronic control system able to provide a 20% power saving and soft start and stop
- Human Machine Interface (HMI)
- Display all alarms, faults, sensor and micro switches status on HMI
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Bogie & Wheelset Drop Table
Product overview
A Bogie Drop Table system is required when maintenance is needed on a single bogie.
This system is utilized when time or technical constraints do not allow the individual car to be separated from the main train or when maintaining locomotive wheel sets.
The Drop Table is installed in a pit below rail level and consists of a hydraulic lifting table, an end truck at each side and a pair of support stands.
When not in use the Drop Table is positioned in the ‘Home’ position to ensure rail through the depot is continuous and the area of the pit is enclosed.
In the “Home” position the Drop Table rails are aligned to the Service Track rails and also locked into the foundation. Locking tongues slide from under the lifting table into the pit wall support brackets to support the lifting table for safe passage of locomotives and rolling stock over the Drop Table.