Unimat 08-275 3S

Three-Rail Lifting during Maintenance

of Switches and Crossings

Perfection and cost-efficiency in maintenance

of switches, crossings and plain track

Unimat 08-275 3S
material car

pivoting tamping unit

suspension

universal tamping unit

for S&C and track

work cabin

telescopic lifting beam

combined S&C and track lifting

and lining device

The overall solution for track,

switches and crossings
Due to the high line speeds and wide use of heavy switch
designs on concrete sleepers for modern track laying, there is
a need for a machine which can perform high quality and
careful treatment of this type of track.
The Unimat 08-275 3S offers all the features that are
expected of a modern track maintenance machine.
The three-rail lifting device and pivoting universal tamping
units enable complete, careful and fast treatment of switches
and crossings. The quality of track tamping is identical to
that of plain line tamping machines.

synchronous three-rail lifting unit

The main machine rests on two 2-axled bogies with an

articulated connection to a single axle material car.
The arched longitudinal beams of the frame in the area of the
work units provide freedom of movement and an excellent
view onto the work units.

Cabins
The machine has three enclosed, soundproofed cabins and
the cabins at the rear and front end house all operating and
monitoring controls for transfer travel.
The cabin facing the work units contains all operating controls
for work.

Frame
A welded construction of rolled profiles and steel sheets
assembled using the most up-to-date welding techniques.

High operating comfort is achieved with soundproofing

and vibration absorption. The cabins are entered via access
steps at the side and safety platforms. The work cabin is
reached via a connecting passage from the front platform.
An intercom system between the cabins is provided.

Undercarriage, drive

Tilting tines for every situation in the switch

The undercarriage of the tamping machine consists of two

2-axled bogies. They are sturdy enough to take the heavy
wear during work and they also guarantee good running
qualities during transfer travel. The wheelset material complies
with the UIC code. For transfer travel the machine is equipped
with a hydrostatic drive acting on the front bogie via power
shift and reversing transmission. The working drive is
transmitted hydraulically to three axles.

Three-Rail Lifting during Switch Treatment

Area of application of three-rail lift

simple crossing 60-1200-1:18,5

8 sleepers

start of additional lift

Universal tamping unit

for switches, crossings and
plain track
Two heavy-duty tamping units working independently
of each other are located in front of the rear bogie.
Each unit carries eight side tilting tamping tines which are
positioned outside and inside the rails on each side of
the sleeper.
Plasser & Theurer developed the tilting tine technology to
guarantee a 100% treatment of the switch area. The tines can
be tilted sideways and adapted exactly to the situation in the
switch. Using this technique it is possible to tamp those
areas that are not normally tamped by machines such as frog,
wing rails, check rails, etc.

end of additional lift

at last long sleeper

This produces the same quality as the single sleeper track

tamping machines.

Pivoting suspension
of tamping units
The pivoting suspension of the tamping units was developed
to achieve the same excellent tamping quality in switches and
crossings. This makes it possible to adjust both tamping units
with a single movement to sleepers lying in slanted position.
This technology enables a further increase in quality and
performance.

Measuring systems

When working on plain track all tines go into action together.

The machine is equipped with the proven proportional

levelling and lining measuring systems. On this system the
lifting or lining speed runs proportionally to the size of the
lifting or lining value.

Combined lifting and lining unit for switches and crossings

Pivoting tamping unit suspension

Lateral displacement of the tamping units enables ideal

adaptation to the circumstances in the switch.

5
3

5
3

2
3

1
1 Underframe

5 Guide roller

2 Crossbar

6 Displacement cylinder

3 Crosshead guide

7 Slewing cylinder

4 Guide column

Pivoting suspension of the tamping units

ALC automatic guiding computer

The ALC enables guidance of the levelling and lining system in
curves and transition curves when the target geometry values are
known, or measurement of the actual track position with
subsequent calculation and optimisation of the target geometry
when the target geometry data is unknown.
The main item of the system is an industrial computer with
specially developed hardware which is insensitive to shock,
vibration and other external influences.

ALC

Three-Rail Lifting
during Switch Treatment

Combined lifting and lining unit for

switches, crossings and plain track
On this unit, which is well proven in operation, the lifting hook
is applied in switches and crossings either at the rail head or the
rail base.
On plain track lifting is performed by roller lifting clamps
using two rollers per rail. Lining is carried out using two flange
rollers per rail.

Synchronous three-rail lifting

For careful treatment of sleepers and rail fastenings when lifting
heavy switches, the three-rail lifting technique has been
introduced. This additional equipment, which is used in the area
of the long sleepers, enables the third rail to be lifted without any
support on the ballast bed. Depending upon the design of the
switch, it is possible to extend the telescopic lifting beam either
to the left or to the right. The additional lift is controlled
automatically from the machine, jointly and synchronously with
the other lifting movements. The positioning of the telescopic
lifting beam of the jib arm and the roller clamp is performed
hydraulically.
The automatic synchronous three-rail lifting achieves careful
handling of the sleepers and rail fastenings.

Telescopic lifting beam, three-rail lifting

Unimat 08-275 3S

Technical Data
with and without material car (for 1 435 mm gauge)
Length over buffers:
Height over top of rail:
Width:
Distance between bogie pivots:
Wheel base:
Diameter of wheels:
Total weight of machine
Engine output
Travelling speed:
under own power:
towed:

27 940/ 21 640 mm
3 750 mm
3 000 mm
14 000 mm
1 800 mm
730 mm
approx. 72/62 t
370 kW (503 HP)
100 km/h*)
100 km/h*)

Features
of the Unimat 08-275 3S
Automatic synchronous three-rail lift without support
on the ballast bed, thus
Careful treatment of sleepers and rail fastenings
100% tamping of switches, crossings and plain track using
Plasser & Theurer technology
Excellent tamping quality due to pivoting action of tamping
units
Combined lining unit for switches, crossings and plain track

ILLUSTRATIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS MAY CONTAIN OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE ALTERATIONS IN LINE WITH FURTHER TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENTS.

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Quality standard
according to

G05-E-4372

*) Subject to the observance of regulations concerning operation, maintenance,

conveyance and the pertinent rules of vehicle registration.

ORMAN