RAILWAY OPERATIONS

Winch systems engineered for controlled railcar movement.

Capital Winch develops electric pulling systems, cable-guidance equipment and site-integrated solutions for demanding railway operations.

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Capital Winch railway pulling system for Veolia15,000 lb electric railway winch

DESIGNED AROUND THE OPERATING SITE

Pulling force, cable travel and alignment considered together.

A railway pulling system must work with the rail layout, operating distance, acceleration requirements and cable path at the site.

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Railcar pulling

Electric winch systems configured around the required line pull, operating distance and number of railcars.

02

Cable guidance

Guide rollers and cable-management components developed to maintain alignment and reduce premature wear.

03

Site integration

On-site measurements, structures, controls and related civil-work coordination considered as one project.

VERIFIED RAILWAY PROJECTS

Two real solutions developed for railcar pulling and cable control.

Capital Winch railway pulling system for Veolia
15,000 lb electric railway winchCapital Winch electric railcar pulling winch
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Electric winch for pulling six tank cars

Client
Veolia
Location
Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec
Application
An electric winch system developed to pull six tank cars with a combined weight of 370 tonnes.

Key specifications

  • 15,000 lb electric winch
  • Variable-frequency drive for gradual acceleration
  • 469 ft cable capacity
  • 3/4 in cable
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Trouw Nutrition cable guide roller installation
Capital Winch four-roller cable guideCable-deflection roller engineering detail
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Cable-deflection roller for a railcar pulling winch

Client
Trouw Nutrition
Location
Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec
Application
A four-roller guide developed to keep the pulling cable centred on the winch drum and address premature cable wear. Capital Winch completed site measurements, coordinated the civil-engineering mandate and designed and fabricated the assembly.

Key specifications

  • 12-tonne capacity
  • Four rollers on bronze bushings
  • Heavy-duty steel structure
  • Powder-coated finish
  • Zinc-plated roller shafts
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CAPITAL WINCH · QUÉBEC

Engineering and fabrication from Québec.

Large custom projects are generally developed, engineered and manufactured by the Capital Winch team in Québec.

  • Application and site review
  • Custom engineering
  • Fabrication and technical support

PLANNING A RAILWAY PULLING APPLICATION?

Start with the operating requirements.

Share the required pull, number and weight of railcars, travel distance, cable path, speed, controls and site constraints with our team.

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