Why Rail Excavators Need a Hi-Rail System

In the modern field of railway construction and maintenance, equipment safety, efficiency and mobility have become key competitive advantages. With the constant expansion and modernization of the global rail network, construction departments and contractors urgently need multi-functional equipment that can operate on ordinary ground and safely travel on steel rails - this is the main reason why more and more companies are choosing to install Hi Rail Systems (railway guided walking systems) for excavators.

So whyrailway excavatorsneed to install Hello Railway?

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The Hi-Rail system, also known as the railway idler system/railway walking system, is a set of hydraulic pullable railway idler wheels installed in the front and rear of railway excavators.

When it is necessary to enter the path for work, the guide wheel is lowered so that the excavator can move along the path;

When constructing on normal ground, the guide wheels are set and the excavator still maintains its original walking mode.

Essentially, it allows excavators to have the ability to move on foot: road + railway

Improving mobility: allowing excavators to 'roam freely' on railways

Excavators without Hi Rail systems must:

*Transport on a trailer along the specified route

* When moving, manual command and planning are required and time consuming

* Very inflexible.

After installing the Hi Rail system railway excavator Maybe:

* Self-propelled up and down track

* Move quickly along the road to various construction sites

* Significantly improve the efficiency of line construction

For engineering teams supporting long distance lines, this mobility benefit is very clear.

Adaptation to Operation Light Period

Most rail maintenance projects must be completed within a short window period at night.

Time is precious, and it is necessary to evacuate the highway in time and not block the road.

The advantages of the Hi Rail system are more noticeable when working with lids:

* Quickly enter the road without delaying construction time

* Quickly switch between different points of homework

* Emergencies can quickly evacuate the highway

* Adapt to high-intensity, fast-paced nighttime construction requirements

Excavators without Hi-Rail systems are often unable to meet the high efficiency demands during peak periods.

Improving the safety of railway operations

The railway environment has very high requirements for equipment safety, and the Hi-Rail system can significantly reduce risks.

Maintaining equipment stability on the track

The guide wheel structure ensures stable operationrailway excavatorwithout going off-rail or drifting.

Avoid damaging rails and fastenings

The excavator track or rubber tire pressing directly on the rail will cause damage, and the guide wheel can reasonably distribute the pressure to protect the rail structure.

Providing additional braking and locking functions

Many Hi-Rail systems are equipped with hydraulic brakes, which allow the excavator to park safely even on ramps.

Controllability of lifting operation

The guide walking mode makes it easier to control and position the railway excavator in the narrow line construction area.

The High-Rail system is an inherently safe device with high potential safety hazards in railway construction.

Expansion of railway excavator operating capacity

With Hi-Rail, the excavator can not only move, but also perform more valuable operations:

* Replace sleeper

* Ballast loading

* Rail clamp and thread

* ballast removal

* Repair of side ditch and slope

* Removal of vegetation, pruning of trees

* Joint emergency repair of roads/railways

One excavator with Hi-Rail can almost replace several special railway equipment.

Whether it's railway maintenance, line construction, emergency rescue, or routine maintenance, the Hi-Rail system provides the excavator with greater mobility, safety, and operational power. For any contractor involvedrailway engineering, the Hi-Rail system is not only an accessory, but also an important productivity tool, and an investment that directly improves efficiency and competitiveness.

Installing the Hi-Rail system allows your excavator to truly become a professional rail equipment and take advantage of the future rail engineering market.