{"id":6112,"date":"2021-11-01T15:41:25","date_gmt":"2021-11-01T20:41:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loram.com\/?page_id=6112"},"modified":"2022-02-01T15:27:22","modified_gmt":"2022-02-01T21:27:22","slug":"specialty-rail-grinding","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/loram.com\/en-au\/track-maintenance\/rail-grinding\/specialty-rail-grinding\/","title":{"rendered":"Specialty Rail Grinding"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row content_width=&#8221;grid&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623767783918{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 4rem !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;sidebar&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Switch and Crossing Rail Grinding<\/h2>\n<p>High contact stresses and dynamic forces seen in specialty trackworks present unique maintenance challenges. Railroads annually invest considerable resources to maintain and renew specialty trackworks across their rail networks. Specialty rail grinding provides a means to control the rail wear characteristics in specialty trackworks while also mitigating defect prorogation. To produce superior specialty rail grinders, Loram combined the highly productive design of its production rail grinders with enhanced module flexibility and responsive control systems. Loram\u2019s specialty rail grinders can grind tangent and curve rail with the same quality as the production rail grinders, yet their true value is in their versatility and precision to grind switches, crossings, and other specialty trackworks. As switch maintenance is a large cost for any railroad, Loram\u2019s specialty rail grinders provide industry-leading cost benefits to preserve the life of the specialty trackworks.<\/p>\n<p>Rail grinding of switches, crossings and other specialty trackworks requires specialised, precise equipment with enhanced flexibility. For over three decades, Loram\u2019s specialty rail grinders have demonstrated high productivity and superior capabilities that optimise the health and life of specialty trackworks leading to lower lifecycle costs.<\/p>\n<h3>Specialty Rail Grinding benefits and features<\/h3>\n<p>Loram\u2019s specialty rail grinding equipment is designed specifically to master the maintenance challenges of complex rail structures. Loram is able to deliver the flexibility, performance and efficiency you need while ensuring a reliable and safe operation.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"mkd-elements-holder mkd-two-columns mkd-responsive-mode-768\" ><div class=\"mkd-elements-holder-item mkd-vertical-alignment-top\"  >\n\t<div class=\"mkd-elements-holder-item-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mkd-elements-holder-item-content mkd-elements-holder-custom-686440\" style=\"padding: 0px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t[vc_column_text]The benefits of specialty rail grinding include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Extend rail and specialty track component life<\/li>\n<li>Restore rail head profile to optimise wheel\/rail interaction<\/li>\n<li>Remove rolling contact fatigue to mitigate defects<\/li>\n<li>Improve switch operation including reduced wheel climb<\/li>\n<li>Reduce lateral forces to the rail<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"mkd-elements-holder-item \"  >\n\t<div class=\"mkd-elements-holder-item-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mkd-elements-holder-item-content mkd-elements-holder-custom-604616\" style=\"padding: 0px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t[vc_column_text]Loram\u2019s specialty rail grinding solutions offer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Three different machine platforms (RGS, C44 and L-Series)<\/li>\n<li>4-stone to 48-stone machine configurations<\/li>\n<li>High-power, industry-leading 23 kW grind motors<\/li>\n<li>Advanced control systems for precision metal removal<\/li>\n<li>Different stone types to match metal removal and surface finish needs, tailored for application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_width=&#8221;grid&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623794254962{background-color: #000000 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;black-bar&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1626807588713{padding-top: 0.5rem !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 1rem !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"mkd-elements-holder mkd-responsive-mode-768\" ><div class=\"mkd-elements-holder-item \"  >\n\t<div class=\"mkd-elements-holder-item-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mkd-elements-holder-item-content mkd-elements-holder-custom-768681\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;sub-cat-landing-title-bar&#8221;]LORAM SPECIALTY RAIL GRINDING PLATFORMS[\/vc_column_text]\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_width=&#8221;grid&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1624482185876{padding-top: 3rem !important;padding-bottom: 1rem !important;background-color: #e5e5e5 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;subcategory-product-listing&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"mkd-elements-holder mkd-two-columns mkd-responsive-mode-768\" ><div class=\"mkd-elements-holder-item mkd-fade-in lazyload\" data-animation=\"mkd-fade-in\" style=\"background-image:inherit\" data-bg-image=\"url(https:\/\/loram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/rgs-rail-grinder.jpg)\">\n\t<div class=\"mkd-elements-holder-item-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mkd-elements-holder-item-content mkd-elements-holder-custom-629569\" style=\"padding: 0 0 0 0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;348px&#8221;]\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"mkd-elements-holder-item mkd-fade-in\" data-animation=\"mkd-fade-in\" >\n\t<div class=\"mkd-elements-holder-item-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mkd-elements-holder-item-content mkd-elements-holder-custom-167375\" style=\"padding: 2rem 4rem 3.5rem 4rem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mkd-st \">\n    <div class=\"mkd-st-inner\">\n        <div class=\"mkd-st-title-holder\">\n            <h2 class=\"mkd-st-title\">\n            <span>RGS Series Rail Grinder<\/span>\n        <\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <div class=\"mkd-st-text-holder\" >\n        <span class=\"mkd-st-text-text\">Built upon the proven RG400 platform, Loram\u2019s RGS Specialty Rail Grinder features 24 stones driven by 30 hp electric motors, achieving class-leading metal removal, productivity and throughput.<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"\/maintenance-of-way\/rail-grinding\/specialty-rail-grinding\/rgs\/\" target=\"_self\"  class=\"mkd-btn mkd-btn-medium mkd-btn-solid\"  >\n    <span class=\"mkd-btn-text\">Learn More<\/span>\n    <\/a>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_width=&#8221;grid&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1624482193122{padding-top: 1rem !important;padding-bottom: 3rem !important;background-color: #e5e5e5 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;subcategory-product-listing&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"mkd-elements-holder mkd-two-columns mkd-responsive-mode-768\" ><div class=\"mkd-elements-holder-item mkd-fade-in lazyload\" data-animation=\"mkd-fade-in\" style=\"background-image:inherit\" data-bg-image=\"url(https:\/\/loram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/rgt-product-page.jpg)\">\n\t<div class=\"mkd-elements-holder-item-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mkd-elements-holder-item-content mkd-elements-holder-custom-539722\" style=\"padding: 0 0 0 0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;348px&#8221;]\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"mkd-elements-holder-item mkd-fade-in\" data-animation=\"mkd-fade-in\" >\n\t<div class=\"mkd-elements-holder-item-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mkd-elements-holder-item-content mkd-elements-holder-custom-941933\" style=\"padding: 2rem 4rem 3.5rem 4rem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mkd-st \">\n    <div class=\"mkd-st-inner\">\n        <div class=\"mkd-st-title-holder\">\n            <h2 class=\"mkd-st-title\">\n            <span>RGT Quick-Deploy Rail Grinder<\/span>\n        <\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <div class=\"mkd-st-text-holder\" >\n        <span class=\"mkd-st-text-text\">The Loram RGT Quick-Deploy Rail Grinder is a hi-rail equipped DOT certified 5th wheel rail grinder able to travel on virtually any roadway without any need for special permits.<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"\/maintenance-of-way\/rail-grinding\/specialty-rail-grinding\/rgt-quick-deploy-rail-grinder\/\" target=\"_self\"  class=\"mkd-btn mkd-btn-medium mkd-btn-solid\"  >\n    <span class=\"mkd-btn-text\">Learn More<\/span>\n    <\/a>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_width=&#8221;grid&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623260947677{margin-top: 3rem !important;margin-bottom: 3rem !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"mkd-elements-holder mkd-responsive-mode-768\" ><div class=\"mkd-elements-holder-item \"  >\n\t<div class=\"mkd-elements-holder-item-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mkd-elements-holder-item-content mkd-elements-holder-custom-692676\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;landing-contract-services&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Loram Contract Services<\/h2>\n<h3>The right equipment for the job<\/h3>\n<p>Loram\u2019s specialty rail grinding equipment is designed specifically to master the maintenance challenges of complex rail structures. Loram is able to deliver the flexibility, performance and efficiency you need while ensuring a reliable and safe operation.[\/vc_column_text]\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_width=&#8221;grid&#8221; content_aligment=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;learn-how-we-help&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623766422262{margin-top: 2rem !important;margin-bottom: 3rem !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/loram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/learn-how-we-can-help.jpg?id=3598) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623260528726{padding-top: 6rem !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 3rem !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"mkd-elements-holder mkd-responsive-mode-768\" ><div class=\"mkd-elements-holder-item \"  >\n\t<div class=\"mkd-elements-holder-item-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mkd-elements-holder-item-content mkd-elements-holder-custom-577605\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mkd-st \">\n    <div class=\"mkd-st-inner\">\n        <div class=\"mkd-st-title-holder\">\n            <h2 class=\"mkd-st-title\">\n            <span>Learn How We Can Help<\/span>\n        <\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <div class=\"mkd-st-text-holder\" >\n        <span class=\"mkd-st-text-text\">As a global leader in maintenance of way for over 50 years, Loram\u2019s expansive equipment portfolio and highly-trained crews deliver best-in-class services with unmatched performance and safety standards. Call +61 1800 059 955 or contact our technical sales team.<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"\/contact\/\" target=\"_self\"  class=\"mkd-btn mkd-btn-medium mkd-btn-solid\"  >\n    <span class=\"mkd-btn-text\">Let&#039;s Talk<\/span>\n    <\/a>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1626702126913{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"mkd-elements-holder mkd-responsive-mode-768\" ><div class=\"mkd-elements-holder-item \"  >\n\t<div class=\"mkd-elements-holder-item-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mkd-elements-holder-item-content mkd-elements-holder-custom-205701\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;0&#8243;]\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row content_width=&#8221;grid&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623767783918{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 4rem !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;sidebar&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text] Switch and Crossing Rail Grinding High contact stresses and dynamic forces seen in specialty trackworks present unique maintenance challenges. 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