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C44

PRODUCTION RAIL GRINDING

High performance rail grinding for international applications.

The C44 Series Rail Grinder is designed with advanced technology features that also meets stringent international standards, weights and clearances. The C44 Series complies with the W6A clearance diagram and the axle weights of international commuter lines and freight rail applications.

Loram’s C44 rail grinder delivers high-efficiency re-profiling of the railhead, removing or reducing rail corrugations, corrosion, joint mismatches and other railhead surface irregularities with industry-leading productivity.

Features of the Loram C44 include:

  • Industry-leading electric 23 kW motors for the most efficient metal removal, optimises grind time and reduced cost
  • Reduced platform footprint to designed to fit most international clearance diagrams
  • Module capability to grind in third rail applications, with either energised or de-energised third rail
  • State of the art traction system with speed and grade travel capabilities
  • Machine software development to EN50128
  • A robust production rail grinding solution with the ability to perform specialty rail grinding
  • 32 or 64 stone configurations + ability to join 2-32 stone configurations to operate as a single 64 stone machine
  • 20 tonne axle weight
  • Independent tilt and shift grind modules for complete grind pass coverage
  • A robust production rail grinding solution with the ability to perform specialty rail grinding
  • EN13231 capable machine, offering grind quality standards to perform maintenance on high speed rail
  • Grind dust collection
  • Advanced fire suppression technology (including tie and ditch sprays, remote controlled water cannons and deployable fire hose)
  • Flame-resistant hydraulic fluid
C44 SERIES RAIL GRINDER
32 STONE CONSIST 64 STONE CONSIST
Length1 83.2 m (273 ft) 145.7 m (478 ft)
Width 2.8 m (9.2 ft) 2.8 m (9.2 ft)
Height 3.97 m (13 ft) 3.97 m (13 ft)
Maximum Axle Weight1 20 tonne (22 ton) 20 tonne (22 ton)
Grind Motors 23 kW (30 hp) each 23 kW (30 hp) each
Grind Speed 5 – 32 km/h (3 – 20 mph) 5 – 32 km/h (3 – 20 mph)
Travel Speed Self-propelled up to 112 km/h (70 mph) Self-propelled up to 112 km/h (70 mph)
Gradeability Up to 4% Up to 4%
Minimum Grind Radius 110 m (328 ft) 17° curve (100 m radius) 110 m (328 ft) 17° curve (100 m radius)
Minimum Travel Radius 80 m (262.5 ft) 22° curve (80 m radius) 80 m (262.5 ft) 22° curve (80 m radius)
Grind Angles 70° gauge – 30° field (100° range) 70° gauge – 30° field (100° range)
Generator Power 1,365 kw; up to 1.3 Mw
480 Vac/50/60 Hz, 3 ph		 3,255 kw; up to 3.3 Mw
480 Vac/50/60 Hz, 3 ph
Fuel Capacity1 12,870 L (3,400 gal) 20,820 L (5,500 gal)
Water Capacity1 11,356 L (3,000 gal) 26,498 L (7,000 gal)
Track Gauge 1,435 mm (56.5 in.) 1,435 mm (56.5 in.)

1 Configuration dependent
Specifications subject to change

  • C44-1
  • C44-2
  • C44-3
  • C44-4