The ability to rotate complete railcars 360 degrees to
manufacture, repair, or rebuild them gives the East Railcar Corporation a competitive edge
in their new, modern New Castle, PA facility.
By using the Flip-RiteTM powered sling turnover device,
the advantages of being able to rotate and turn the cars upside down are many - optimum
worker welding position for highest weld quality, ease of car assembly/disassembly,
quicker project turn around time (no pun intended). After looking at other turnover
systems, East Railcar settled on Flip-Rite's flexibility. Because it hangs on the existing
overhead crane system, Flip-Rite can be utilized anywhere in the shop serviced by the
crane. And it takes up very little floor space when not in use. East particularly liked
the cost savings, about l/4 that of floor mounted type positioners!
Easy to use, Flip-Rite's rotation fixtures are mounted to the coupler on each end of the
car. After a pair of Twin-PathTM heavy duty lifting
slings are placed around the fixtures, the Flip-RiteTM
system is lifted to the proper height for the car to be rotated. With a push-button to
start and stop at any time, the operator has full control of the system. The entire
operation takes only 10-15 minutes.
The Twin-PathTM slings used on the Flip-Rite system
contributes greatly to East's improved handling capabilities. Being lightweight and small
in actual size, compared to standard synthetic flat slings, chain slings or even wire
rope, the Twin PathTM sling reduces handling and rigging
time significantly. Made of KevlarTM and SpectraTM, pound for pound it is the strongest lifting sling
available.
Specializing in repair, rebodying and new aluminum and steel railcar construction (AAR and
M-1003 certified), East Railcar Corp. has brought its over-the-road experience and
expertise to the railroad industry. With 71,000 square feet of factory floor space under
one roof, they have equipped themselves to become a major player in the railcar industry
with the ability to repair 5 or 500 cars with maximum quality and minimum downtime.
Call today to find out how your company can benefit from the Flip-RiteTM
system. Call 1-800-77-ITNAC to find out More about FLIP-RITETM
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