Whiting Drop Tables are available for either single axle / single wheel set removal or for full truck removal. This is a quick, efficient, cost-effective way to change out a wheel set.
Features & Benefits
Body Supports and Girders:
When removing drive wheel sets or trucks, the locomotive is located and supported over the table top, where the trucks or wheels are disconnected, lowered, transferred laterally and raised to a release track.
Operator Console:
Whiting Drop Tables feature a remote operator console so the operator does not need to be close to the table during it's operation.
Customized capcity:
Installations now operate in pits from 4 feet to 26 feet in width and in lifting capacities ranging from 20 to 250 Tons.
Self-locking jack screws:
Whiting's drop table design features “self-locking” jack screws that remain stationary in the event of a drive mechanism malfunction…regardless of table load.
Release track top:
Equipment installations can include a release track top which can be designed as a lift off or a bascule(split-top) type.
Rugged components:
Features include splash lubricated gearing, sealed bearings, and self-locking screws and nuts.
