Torrent on the track is one of the only specialist suppliers of specific railway plant in the UK and has a unique understanding of the needs and challenges facing the railway industry.
The company is investing heavily in the latest equipment designed to complete projects safer, faster and on budget. As part of this investment, Torrent Trackside operates a fleet of Rosenqvist CD400SP stapling machines. The CD400SP is an efficient and powerful machine designed to clip and unclip Pandrol Fastclips.
A rail clip is the metal component that secures the rail to the sleeper. It guarantees that the rail maintains its correct position and width, preventing it from slipping or moving, even when it is subjected to the high loads and vibrations of passing trains.
Without rail clips, the railway system would be unsafe, inefficient and unreliable, so efficient machines for attaching and removing clips from the rail structure are vital.
The CD400 is controlled by a single operator, via an easy-to-use handheld remote control connected to the cutter. The operator can control all basic functions from the phone, including speed, trimming and unclipping.
The stapling capacity is approximately 30 sleepers per minute and the machine can simultaneously install 4 staples per cycle. Precision is ensured by innovative proximity sensors and guide rollers that center the machine for optimal precision. The machine can also lift sleepers up to a height of 350 mm. The CD400SP is powered by a high-performance Hatz diesel engine providing excellent fuel economy, low emissions and exceptional reliability.
The CD400SP has numerous safety features. Walk-behind operation eliminates HAVs and the quieter motor aids concentration and comfort. The noise production of the machine at a distance of 2 meters is 75 dB at idle and 83 dB at maximum acceleration. Braking to a complete stop is achieved with just 300mm at normal speed and 1900mm in high-speed mode.
The CD400SP is manufactured by Sweden-based Rosenqvist, which has been manufacturing railway equipment for over 25 years. Torrent Trackside COO Carl Abraitis commented: "Rosenqvist is an industry-leading brand and its determination to build smarter machinery that increases productivity, reduces ownership time and improves safety goes hand in hand with our business model and values at Torrent Trackside".
The CD400SP measures approximately 3m long by 2m wide and weighs just under 3 tonnes. The machine is delivered by low loader from one of 9 Torrent Trackside depots across the UK.
Torrent Trackside offers a full range of portable track maintenance tools, from triple cutters and wackers to the latest lightweight, low HAV and emission-free tools. The company is part of the successful Vp plc group. It has been supplying railway plants for over 30 years and will continue into the future thanks to a winning combination of innovative products, sound investments and excellent service.
