Maintaining the reliability and structural integrity of locomotive vehicles is the topmost priority for the railroad industry. Energy-efficient and ergonomic equipment like portable pneumatic lifting jacks plays a significant role in maintaining railcars.

Companies like Hovair Systems now offer convenient lifting and moving methods that save facilities loads of time and keep everyone safe when moving substantial loads. From heavy-duty transporters to air-lifting bags and air-bearing kits, we’ve got a range of solutions to help loads move ergonomically.

Features that Make Pneumatic Lifting Jacks the Best Option for Moving Railcars

Pneumatic lifting jacks can operate on any flexible floor space, turning it into a loading or repair zone for railcars. The portability makes them effective in placing individual units to adjust different support points on railcars.

They’re safer and more convenient than other types of heavy load moving solutions because they synchronize with other jacks, allowing the locomotive to move in unison at all times. They ease the maintenance of all railcars with different weights or carrying capacities.

High-pressure pneumatic lifting jacks can support weights exceeding the capacities of most electric or mechanical jacks. Compressed air is a reliable, sustainable resource, which means sudden power shuts will not impact operations. They also keep equipment handlers safe from electrocution and other injuries.

When heavy loads are lifted ergonomically on a thin air film, it reduces the need for manual efforts, reducing the chances of MSDs and other life-altering injuries or unplanned downtime. The task becomes safer and quicker due to minimal friction. It also requires fewer material handling equipment operators, which results in lower labor and operating costs.

You can order specialized heavy load moving equipment in varied lifting heights per your specifications. We can also provide pneumatic heavy load carriers equipped with remote control units for better operator safety.

Our ergonomic equipment allows omnidirectional movement as well. With the ability to lift, rotate, and move heavy loads wherever necessary, storing, maintaining, and uniform placement of railcars becomes easier.

Pneumatic Lifting Jacks for Easy Maintenance

Pneumatic lifting jacks have revolutionized the railroad industry by providing an easier and more effective solution for accessing hidden or hard-to-reach locomotive parts.

Eliminating the need for expensive cranes, Matjack air lifting bags, and vehicle turntables by Hovair Systems help access batteries, brakes, engines, and other parts ergonomically. The entire train can be lifted using a set of synchronized heavy load movers. You can also use load-leveling airbags to make operations smoother.

Maintenance is easier when the railcar can be lifted without manual force during upgrades and checkups. From modern electric trains to hand-cranked rails, our heavy load moving equipment makes maintenance efficient for all while allowing engineers to effectively identify and solve technical issues before they escalate into something bigger.

At Hovair Systems, our goal is to help companies in the locomotive industry lower unscheduled downtime. For five decades, we’ve been providing them with top-notch turntables, lifting jacks, air bearing kits, transporters, and other solutions to help them modernize and rebuild older equipment or improve safety and services.

Our engineers have ample experience and can design ergonomic equipment that guarantees efficiency, safety, reliability, durability, and lower maintenance needs. You can order customized air bearing products online or consult our expert load movers to evaluate the unique moving needs that suit your unique requirements.

We’ve made plenty of information about our products available online. But if you want further details, feel free to reach out for a free quote for our lifting & rigging equipment, air bearing kits, air skates, air beams, air casters, industrial turntables, automobile turntables, load leveling airbags, and more. You can also buy top-quality air compressors at reasonable rates.