Railcar Stabilizer with Spin Top Screw

Manufactured by Aldon®

Item #: 4013-01-S

Retail pricing:

$1,099.23

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Description

It helps reduce side tipping when a railcar is being loaded or unloaded. An unbalanced load can cause a railcar to tip sideways suddenly.

Spin-Top Screw Head

Maximum Screw Elevation: 6"
Maximum Height: 54" (with screw fully extended)
Load Capacity: 75,000 lbs.
Base: 19" Diameter
Top Cap: 5" Diameter
Base: 19" Dia. Steel Circle

Weight varies depending on height of jack. 

For proper support, install four stabilizers per railcar, one at each end of the car and at the designated location for jacking or lifting the car. Always brake and chock the car first, then install stabilizers. Check stabilizer contact with the car body during unloading, as the car may rise as it lightens.

Quality Features

  • Class 2G Acme screw threads for a smooth fit and good support.
  • Bolt and washer prevent over-extension of the screw.
  • Steel sleeve protects axle.
  • Steering handle for easy control of jack.
  • Durable powder coat finish.
  • 10" Diameter Rubber Tires

Safe Use of Product

GENERAL CAUTIONS

  • Rail car must be standing on a flat track. Never use stabilizers on sloped tracks.
  • Car brakes must be applied, and steel wheel chocks must be used at both ends of the car before installing stabilizers.
  • Use four stabilizers per car, installed at designated Lifting/Jacking pads near the ends of the car.
  • Place stabilizers on a firm, flat surface capable of supporting the load.
  • Raise screws to make snug contact with the underside of the Lifting/Jacking pad.
  • For best performance, do not extend the screw beyond the halfway point of its rise.
  • Do not use stabilizers to lift railcar.

When UNLOADING a Rail Car

  • As the rail car is unloaded, the car body may rise. Adjust the height of the screw as necessary to maintain constant snug contact with the car.

When LOADING a Rail Car

  • After the car is loaded, use caution when lowering stabilizers. Use the 40” turning bar provided. Lower all stabilizers slowly and simultaneously. If stabilizers are not lowered slowly and simultaneously, the car body may lift sideways, causing stabilizers to pop out from under the car.

Car Repair

  • Stabilizers are designed to be secondary support to power-lifting jacks. During wheel assembly change-out. Do not use the jack for any other purpose. Do not use this stabilizer as primary or sole support when lifting a railcar during repair work.
  • Rail cars must be securely blocked to prevent movement in both directions.
  • Install stabilizers behind powerlifting jacks, making contact with Lifting/Jacking pads, one stabilizer on each side.
  • Do not use stabilizers to lift railcar.
  • No worker should be under a raised railcar when using this product.
  • Use stabilizers in pairs or multiple pairs, as the situation requires.
  • Leave no daylight between the stabilizer top cap and the lifting/jacking pad.

Additional information

Shipping Weight 200 lbs
Shipping Dimensions 48 × 40 × 55 in

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