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Sep 26, 2018 - MAX-Tran: The Intuitive Railcar Mover That Ensures Optimal Weight Transfer (No Matter the Track Conditions)!

If you are a railcar operator who has to shift fully, partially loaded or empty railcars, it's easier said than done when it comes to determining the maximum weights that must be assigned to each railcar so as not to disturb their daily functions. We’ve got great news!

Max-Tran: The Reliable, Safe and Cost-Savings Railcar Mover

Turns out, there is a way to make your job that much easier. Max-Tran rail are highly intuitive, not to mention the de facto industry systems to guarantee optimal weight transfer. These were designed by Trackmobile to be cost-effective, reliable and safer than any other railcar mover that you could possibly get your hands on.

How it Works and Why It Can Withstand Adverse Weather/Track Conditions

This patented system greatly reduces the human errors that are part and parcel of operator guesswork. Its functionality is quite simple. What MAX-Tran does is it pinpoints the ideal weight amounts that can be transferred (safely!) to create the best possible tractive outcome. It does so automatically, with little to no coercion from your end.

All you have to do to get it started is couple it to the railcar. After you have double checked that it is safely fastened and that the coupling is secured, you can begin controlling it. After the Max-Tran system is properly installed, it gets to work without delay by automatically measuring the ideal railcar lift for maximum weight transfer to occur.

The elements (as inclement as they are in a country like Canada) as well as the daily wear and tear often dictate the condition of the tracks. With MAX-Tran, you won’t have to worry about adverse track structures disrupting the already demanding journey that your railcars have ahead of them.

Even when faced with varying and challenging track conditions, MAX-Tran ensures that the weight is optimally distributed and maintained while moving railcars. The system streamlines your processes to a great degree by using a controller that is microprocessor-based.

And because convenience is key, you, the operator, have the option of shifting between automatic or manual modes as you see fit. Something interesting for you to know - it doesn’t matter whether you opt for the manual or automatic methods, approximately 99,000 pounds (44,906 kg) with double coupling and 49,500 pounds (22,453 kg) with single coupling can be added to the Trackmobile weight.

The Benefits That MAX-Tran Brings to Your Operations

To recap, the benefits that this technological marvel reaps are three-pronged:

  1. MAX-Tran swiftly and easily transfers optimal weight amounts across the carriages and contributes to the ideal tractive outputs.

  2. It instills a sense of confidence and security within the operator. This means you can rest easy knowing that your operations are streamlined and supported by one of the most advanced systems in the industry, geared to perform these types of instinctual tasks.

  3. You can easily switch between automatic or manual weight transfers, depending on the unique challenges that your railcars, the weather and the track conditions present.

As you’ve probably picked up by now, innovation and intuition lie at the heart of the MAX-Tran railcar mover. Trackmobile railcar movers bring with them a stunning agility - both on and off the rail tracks. They are extremely compact, thus enhancing their portability quotient. This is useful in those areas that have limited spacing and don’t provide clearances for larger machines and switching engines.

Naturally, lugging around dead weight for no reason isn’t something that anyone wants to do - especially during that time in the work cycle when only the MAX-Tran itself has to be moved. In such cases, the system is fully capable of carrying its own weight, thus saving tons in fuel economy and alleviating the strain on the roadbend/tracks. The long and short of it? These systems are cheaper and easier to transport.

Of course, MAX-Tran is an additional and totally optional feature with the Trackmobile. You are by no means compelled to install it. It does, however, assist the operator a great deal as already mentioned. Besides this, it is also a proven tactic to increase the traction of the railcar by utilizing a simple hydraulic system to move railcars up and down. This means that you are significantly reducing your fuel consumption rates as well as the costs for track repairs.

A One-time Investment. A Lifetime of Advantages.

If you’re thinking about installing Max-Tran to streamline your operations, we can tell you right now that you’re on the right track! Call us today at (604) 940-1627 for a quick quote.

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