Covered hopper wagon for grain and other food products

While developing a new 19-4146-01 hopper wagon design we have improved its technical and ergonomic characteristics which helped to increase payload and car volume capacity.

The optimized design of the hopper wagon of model 19-4146-01 ensures a competitive position to this car in comparison with other similar wagons for transporting grain and other food products.

The wagon has passed certification tests without any objections, moreover, the results of the trials correspond to the target values: this is proved by the uniqueness of the car design which is based on the strength of its elements and guarantees its operational reliability.

The hopper wagon of model 19-4146-01 — is an efficient ratio of body volume together and tare weight to the highest payload of the car which is not typical for any other equivalent hopper.

Design features:

– new body design;

– optimized frame structure;

– body volume capacity increased to 126 cubic meters;

– the main overall dimensions of a body, loading and unloading devices allow to perform loading and discharging operations at all specialized points;

– proper pouring of cargo is possible given the unique car body design that allows reducing the time of discharging operations and eliminating the possibility for cargo to stick in the pockets;

– all welds of the car are made in accordance with EN 15085 with application of M21 mixture (argon+carbon dioxide) which guarantees a high strength of the welds comparing with welds made in carbon dioxide;

– improved roof design:

1. flat roof made of checkered steel allows free access to loading hatches from all sides without using some auxiliary steps;
2. loading covers are designed with an air labyrinth which provides for air circulation and weather protection;

– end wall slope angle is 40° that is an optimum angle for proper pouring of all bulk cargo types;

– ergonomic gangway ensures safety for personnel during the work with a locking and sealing device and while getting on the top of the car;

– innovative discharging mechanism: discharging mechanism is of sliding type with gear drive and ensures a metered discharge; no passing of the dead point; proved tamper resistance; no need in special tool set during discharging; rubber sealing stripe which may be easily replaced if necessary;

– application of flat sheets in the structure of the car makes it much easier to repair a body.