Traditionally, fixed platforms have been used at railcar manufacturing plants for exterior finishing and final body processing. However, conventional solutions have significant drawbacks: limited lifting range, difficulty in positioning workers at the required height, non-compliance with modern industrial safety standards, and inconvenient operation.
Railcar lifting platforms manufactured by Techvagonmash eliminate these limitations and provide railcar manufacturers with advanced solutions for optimizing production processes.
Universal Lifting Platforms for Railcars of Various Heights and Widths
Modern lifting platforms allow precise adjustment of lifting height (working level), enabling efficient servicing of railcar bodies of different heights. The platforms can also move longitudinally, ensuring convenient access to railcar bodies of varying widths.
Separate vertically movable platforms are provided for end wall servicing. In addition, the systems are equipped with special access devices that ensure safe entry onto the railcar roof.
Side-wall service platforms consist of two independent sections, allowing multiple teams to work simultaneously. This significantly increases productivity and reduces finishing time.
Key advantages:
- Adjustable lifting height
- Suitable for various railcar configurations
- Independent operation of multiple teams
- Safe access to roof and end walls
High Load Capacity and Fully Equipped Work Areas
The lifting platforms have a load capacity of up to 2 tons, allowing welding equipment, tools, and auxiliary devices to be placed directly on the platform.
For maximum efficiency, the platforms are equipped with:
- Electrical outlets
- Pneumatic connections
- Integrated lighting providing at least 600 lux in the finishing and exterior processing zone
This ensures an efficient and technologically advanced railcar body finishing process.
Industrial Safety as a Core Priority
One of the primary advantages of the lifting platforms is their high level of industrial safety.
The safety system includes:
- Audible and visual alarms during movement
- Warning lights when operating at height
- Emergency stop buttons
- Cable-operated emergency stop sensor (ground-level activation)
- Remote-control interlocking system (when one remote is active, the second is automatically disabled)
The platforms can be operated from the control cabinet or via remote controls. This control logic prevents uncoordinated movements and significantly enhances worker safety.
Proven Efficiency and Economic Benefits
Lifting platforms by Techvagonmash have been successfully operating at transport engineering enterprises since 2007. Years of practical experience confirm:
- Reduced labor intensity
- Increased personnel safety
- Greater production flexibility
- Improved overall economic performance
The implementation of modern lifting platforms for railcar servicing enables manufacturers to increase competitiveness, reduce operational costs, and comply with current industrial safety standards.