Automatic Wheelset Lifting Beam

Dale building safe handling systems for the railway manufacturing sector Dale Design and Fabrication have designed this innovative wheel set lifting beam for Lucchini UK who specialises in the machining of monobloc railway wheels and axles, in the assembly of complete wheelsets for wagons, carriage and locomotives and in the overhaul of wheelsets and railway gearboxes.. Photos show lifting beam undergoing trials prior to proof tests and painting. Post production photos to follow. The lififting beam has an automatic engage and release mechanism allowing the forklift operator to lift and place the wheelset without the necessity to leave his seat. A wheelset is the wheel-axle assembly of a rail car. The frame assembly beneath each end of a car or locomotive that holds the wheelsets is called the bogie. For more information on how Dale Engineering can help you - contact 0845 270 2919 or email sales@dale-lifting.co.uk

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