GD Lifting Tables for Railway Vehicle Maintenance

GD Gép és Daru Kft. has been developing and manufacturing specialized lifting tables for the railway vehicle manufacturing and maintenance industry since 2002. With over two decades of experience and a deep understanding of industry needs, our equipment is designed to efficiently handle both personnel and heavy lifting tasks at a high standard. Our solutions are specifically designed to support repair, assembly, cleaning, and painting work on railway vehicles’ front, roof, and side surfaces, as well as under the chassis.

Applications and Designs

• Mobile Lifting Tables for Personnel: These allow safe and ergonomic access for maintenance workers to the roof or front surface of railway cars.
• Fixed Lifting Tables: Primarily used for abrasive blasting, painting, or cleaning processes.
• Mobile Lifting Tables: These tables allow lateral and height adjustments and can be quickly moved between different workstations.
• Pneumatic or Electric Models: Designed for explosive environments.
• Specially Designed Lifting Tables: These are capable of lifting or positioning parts within or beneath the chassis of railway vehicles.

Main Features and Options

• Load Capacity: Ranges from 265–2,000 kg, with special models capable of handling up to 3.2 tons.
• Lifting Height: From -0.4 m to +5.85 m, relative to the floor level (or rail crown in movable versions).
• Platform Extension: Additional elements that extend toward the railway vehicle.
• Mobility: Mobile version with manual movement or rail-guided wheels.
• Platform Design: Perforated, non-slip surface for work safety.
• Rotatable End Platform: The platform can rotate 90°, offering flexible access to hard-to-reach components.
• Pneumatic Connection Points: For using air-powered hand tools.
• Manual Movement: On wheels (e.g., polyurethane) or guided by railway tracks.
• Energy Supply: Via cable drum or energy chain.
• Hydraulic and Electric Systems: Separately installed for enhanced safety and easier maintenance.

Lifting Tasks for Railway Vehicles

The railway-track movable lifting tables are suitable for large component movements under elevated vehicles:

• Load Capacity: 2–3.2 tons
• Platform Height: From -0.4 m to +5.85 m, relative to the rail crown
• Fixable and Stabilized Design: Ensures stable operation during lifting
• Precise Positioning: The upper platform can move horizontally ±10 mm for precise positioning support
• Control: Operation via control panel on the lifting table
• Electric Network Connection

Complex, Customized Solutions for the Railway Industry

All versions of GD lifting tables meet the strictest standards, including EN 280, and are made to custom configurations based on customer requirements. Our systems can be installed in explosion-proof (Ex) areas as well as in standard industrial environments. Our equipment can be seamlessly integrated into existing workshop technologies, maintenance, or production lines, saving time, energy, and reducing costs for the railway vehicle industry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are GD Lifting Tables specifically designed for?
GD Lifting Tables are designed for railway vehicle manufacturing and maintenance, providing solutions for repair, assembly, cleaning, and painting tasks on railway vehicles’ front, roof, side surfaces, and under the chassis.

What are the types of lifting tables available?
We offer a variety of lifting tables tailored to different tasks:

• Mobile Lifting Tables for Personnel: For safe and ergonomic access to hard-to-reach areas.
• Fixed Lifting Tables: Primarily for abrasive blasting, painting, and cleaning tasks.
• Mobile Lifting Tables: Adjustable for height and lateral movement, easily moved between workstations.
• Pneumatic or Electric Models: Ideal for explosive environments.
• Specially Designed Lifting Tables: To lift or position parts under or within the chassis of railway vehicles.

What is the load capacity of GD Lifting Tables?
GD Lifting Tables have a load capacity range from 265 kg to 2,000 kg, with special models capable of handling up to 3.2 tons, allowing them to support a wide range of applications and components in the railway industry.

What is the lifting height of these tables?
The lifting height ranges from -0.4 m to +5.85 m, relative to the floor level or rail crown in movable versions, ensuring flexibility for various maintenance tasks.

Are GD Lifting Tables mobile or fixed?
GD Lifting Tables are available in both mobile and fixed versions:

• Mobile Lifting Tables: Can be easily moved between workstations, with manual or rail-guided movement.
• Fixed Lifting Tables: Ideal for specific tasks such as abrasive blasting, cleaning, or painting.

Can these lifting tables be used in hazardous environments?
Yes, pneumatic or electric models of GD Lifting Tables are specifically designed for use in explosive environments (Ex), making them suitable for a wide range of industrial and hazardous areas.

What is the design of the lifting table platforms?
The platforms are designed with a perforated, non-slip surface, ensuring worker safety during use. Additionally, the rotatable end platform allows for flexible access to hard-to-reach components.