GO-A8-PW Pneumatic Pivot Wheel Gate Opener
Self-regulating, no reaction torque output of 1,000 to 13,000 ft-lbs -- to open even the most jammed railcar gate in less than 8.2 seconds with absolutely no torque reaction to endanger the operator.
Railcar Unloading Products
Hopper Car Gate Openers
WORKMASTER hopper car gate openers allow a single operator to open or close hopper car gates in a fraction of the time required with manual tools. With the right railcar gate opener, even solidly jammed railcar gates, the kind that put several workers into overtime, or cause railcars to be shunted to alternate tracks, are easily and quickly opened. The torque output of Workmaster gate openers vary from 1,000 ft-lbs to a whopping 13,000 ft-lbs. With productivity gains like these, it's no wonder every company that has ever tried a Workmaster hopper car gate opener has purchased -- at least -- one.
Workmaster hopper car gate openers are engineered and manufactured to provide dependable, long-term service. Construction materials are chosen for their strength and durability. All gate openers are made from either high quality low carbon steel or high tensile aluminum alloys. Drive fittings and extensions are made from 4140 tool steel. Steel components are laser cut, and welded by AWS certified welders to meet AWS and ANSI Standards. Finishing operations include precision machining, Grade 8 fastened joints, and protective coatings such as powder coat, plating, black oxidizing or acrylic enamel paint.
GO-A13-HA Pneumatic Gate Opener
Wheeled cart, air powered hopper car gate opener with pneumatic control of both height adjustment and pivot wheel advantages. The opener is well suited for worksites which receive:
- Railcars that are not always maintained or regularly repaired.
- Railcars with gates that vary from easy to extremely difficult to open.
- Railcars with both fixed and traveling gate mechanisms.
- Railcars with varied height gate / capstan mechanisms.
- Railcars at unloading sites with rough or uneven terrain.
- Long train units which require maximum productivity in unloading or loading.
GO-A3 Pneumatic Gate Opener
Wheeled cart, manually height adjustable, heavy duty, spur gear, air powered gate opener well suited for worksites in which:
- Private or fleet controlled railcars that are well maintained and regularly repaired.
- Compressed air supply is limited.
- Railcar gates are always easy to moderately difficult to open.
- The majority of railcars received or have fixed positioned gate mechanisms.
- Trackside surface is level, smooth and unobstructed (for cars with traveling capstan gate mechanisms).
- The work primarily involves railcar load-out.
The GO-A3 runs at a constant speed of 8.5 RPM and generates 2700 ft-lbs of torque at 90 PSI.
GO-A2 Pneumatic Gate Opener
Portable, heavy duty, spur gear, air powered gate opener well suited for worksites in which:
- Private or fleet controlled railcars are well maintained and regularly repaired.
- Compressed air supply is limited.
- Railcar gates are always in the easy to moderately-difficult to open range.
- Majority of railcars received have fixed positioned gate mechanisms, or the trackside surface is level, smooth and unobstructed (for cars with traveling capstan gate mechanisms).
- Narrow decks or platforms preclude wheeled or mounted gate openers.
- Site security requires easy removal and storage of unloading tools and equipment.
The GO-A2 runs at a constant speed of 8 RPM and generates 1750 ft-lbs of torque at 90 PSI
GO-E2 Electric Gate Opener
Beam-mount with rolling carriage, heavy duty, pendant controlled, electric powered hopper car gate opener with telescoping driveshaft (TDS). This gate opener is well suited for worksites in which:
- Private or fleet controlled railcars are well maintained and regularly repaired.
- Compressed air is not available or limited.
- Railcars are always in the easy to moderately-difficult to open range.
- Railcars received have both fixed and traveling gate mechanisms.
- Trackside walkway / platform is wide and unobstructed.
The GO-E2 is a 5-Hp Opener which runs at a constant speed of 34-RPM, and generates 2000 ft-lbs of torque at 230/460VAC/3PH/60HZ.
GO-M3 Manual Gate Opener
Portable, compact, manual torque multiplier hopper car gate opener well suited for worksites in which:
- Private or fleet controlled railcars are well maintained and regularly repaired.
- Compressed air or other power is not available or limited.
- Railcar gates are always in the easy to moderately-difficult to open range.
- Majority of railcars have fixed position gate mechanisms.
- Trackside surface is level, smooth, and unobstructed (for cars with traveling capstan gate mechanisms).
- Narrow decks or platforms preclude wheeled or beam-mounted gate openers.
- Site security requires easy removal and storage of unloading tools and equipment.
The GO-M3 generates 3200 ft-lbs of torque with only 173 ft-lbs of input torque.
GO-M04 Manual Gate Opener
Compact, portable and economical, the GO-M04 is a manual ratchet wrench style railcar gate opener best used when budget is limited or railcar unloading is infrequent. .