Railway Lifting Systems

The GD Group Lifting Systems are specifically designed to meet the needs of the railway vehicle industry, allowing for the safe and synchronized lifting of entire motor trains or railway car bodies. The equipment’s main application is in the replacement of mechanical units under the vehicle, such as bogies, drive systems, and brake systems, as well as regular maintenance and inspection of the vehicles.

The group lifting technology is crucial for vehicle operators and service centers, as it provides quick, precise, and safe access to the components under the vehicle. Lifting occurs at four standardized lifting points located at the corners of the railway vehicle.

System Structure and Operation:

Group lifters typically consist of 4-8-12-…-32 lifting jacks and a central control unit. The exact configuration depends on the length and structural design of the vehicle to be lifted. The lifting jacks can be configured as:

  • Fixed installation
  • Spring-based mobile systems moving on rails
  • Hydraulic mobile systems for moving on concrete walkways

The system offers several operating modes:

  • Individual movement: Positioning and adjusting the unloaded lifting arm.
  • Group lifting: Simultaneous, synchronized lifting and lowering of selected lifting jacks
  • Service mode: Manual intervention in case of extraordinary events (e.g., power failure, technical malfunction)

 

Railway Lifting System Size Range:

Load capacity per lifting jack 6-25 t
Number of lifting jacks 4-32 db
Placement  indoor
Supply voltage 400V / 50Hz
Lower arm position 250-350 mm
Upper arm position 1800-2500 mm
Lifting synchronization 3-20 mm (adjustable)

Safety Features:

The system meets the strictest occupational safety and operational security standards. Emergency stop buttons are located on every lifting unit and central controller, while the following safety functions ensure continuous, uninterrupted operation:

  • Operational end-position limiter
  • Emergency end-position sensor
  • Synchronization control and limits
  • Overload protection
  • Wear sensor for the lifting nuts
  • Obstacle detection system to identify obstacles in the path of the load

Optional Features and Accessories:

  • Spring-based running gear for movement on rails
  • Hydraulic lifting and running gear for movement of the lifting jack on concrete walkways
  • Frequency inverter drive system
  • User-friendly touchscreen central control interface
  • Load and height display on lifting jacks
  • Pendant control for direction control
  • Automatic greasing for long-term, maintenance-free operation

Application Areas:

The GD Group Lifting Systems are ideal for use on production lines, service workshops, and railway vehicle repair centers, where quick, safe, and precise lifting is a primary requirement. The system’s reliability, modular expandability, and intelligent control guarantee long-term, effective support for maintaining the railway vehicle fleet.