Maintenance of Way Equipment, Plasser & Theurer 09-32 DYNACAT

History: The Plasser 09-32 DYNACAT is a heavyduty, high speed, continuous action switch and production track tamping machine with an integrated dynamic track stabilizer. Tamping and lifting units are mounted on a separate satellite frame that is attached to the main frame. While the satellite indexes from tie to tie during the actual work process (lifting, lining, cross-leveling, and tamping), the machine’s main frame with stabilizer system moves smoothly and continuously. The operator’s cabin, power unit, main hydraulic components, electronic systems, etc., are installed on the main frame.

The machine is standard equipped with with a PLC CAN bus control system and fully automatic, computer controlled (AGGS) lifting, leveling and lining systems. Dynamic track stabilization provides controlled, accurate track settling with the aid of a reference system.

Optionally, the 09-32 DYNACAT can be equipped with Plasser’s Automated Tie Locating Analyzing System (ATLAS).

Railroad/Company: Plasser & Theurer is an Austrian manufacturer of rail track maintenance and track laying machines. It accounts for 6% of Austrian exports of the machinery and iron and steel construction industry. The company was established in 1953 by a group of nine people. It is a privately owned company with 30% being held by Josef Theurer, 30% by his daughter Elisabeth Max-Theurer, 20% each by Dorothea Theurer and Hans-Jörg Holleis. Currently the company is active in over 100 countries.Plasser & Theurer manufactures railway maintenance machines for all purposes including adjusting and tamping tracks, the installation and maintenance of overhead wires and the associated equipment. Other products include railway bridge inspection and repair vehicles and flash-butt welding machines.

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