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Rotobec: Loose Tie Grapples
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Rail ties are the life blood of the railway industry. Without them, there would be no rails and no trains. Efficiently handling rail ties, both new and used, requires unique attachments designed specifically for this purpose. The Rotobec Loose Tie Grapple is a modified version of our Combination Grapple, used for the loading and unloading of ties by the rail side.
When it comes to handling rail ties there is simply no better way than with one of our amazing Rail Grapples. Shale presents a variety of problems when cleaning up loose ties by the rail side. To combat this, we have cut a hole out of the narrow jaw to allow shale to fall out when handling ties. We have also eliminated all gaps on the backside of the jaws where shale has the tendency to build up.A curved jaw shape can prevent your grapple from easily penetrating a pile of ties resulting in half full grapple loads and a decrease in efficiency.
The jaws of our Loose Tie Grapple are curved outwards to ensure that you are getting a full load of ties every time. Each Rotobec cylinder is designed, fabricated and assembled in-house to guarantee the absolute best quality. The Loose Tie grapples come standard with our 5,000 psi (345 bar) high pressure cylinders, which offer exceptional closing force and an unbeatable level of durability.For the last 40 years, Rotobec has been pushing the boundaries of innovation in the world of rotator design. The rotators on our Rail Grapples are no exception. In addition to standard 360 degree rotation and a fully supported pinion gear, all of our rotations are fully sealed, allowing them to be fully submersed in water up to 15 feet deep.
Our rotators are without a doubt the most advanced and longest lasting ever made. Why settle for anything but the best? Each component of our Loose Tie Grapple is constructed of only the best quality materials available, and is built with one purpose: To outperform and outlast the competition.