Delivering Safer, More Efficient Track Maintenance
The Enerpac TL248 Track Lift System, a compact, powerful, and precise hydraulic solution for lifting and supporting rail tracks during track maintenance, has received full Network Rail approval for use on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure. Compared to traditional track maintenance methods that rely on bulky, costly heavy lift equipment, the portable, self-contained TL248 system enables safer, faster work with greater precision and shorter, less disruptive possessions.
Registered with UK National Rail under Certificate of Acceptance PA05/08016, the Enerpac TL248 is an innovative hydraulic lifting system, specifically engineered to lift track from below. Designed for easy transport to remote or confined locations, the TL248 features four independent hydraulic jacks, each with a 62-tonne capacity, combining for a total lifting capacity of 248 tonnes. The jacks deliver accurate lifts with a precision of 3.2 mm, essential for the maintenance of track switches, crossings, turnouts, retarders, and hold bridge ends securely in place.
The TL248 is designed for ease and safety, featuring an intuitive, colour-coded central control panel illuminated by integral LED lighting for clear visibility in any conditions. Its built-in redundant safety systems, like manual needle valves and pilot-operated check valves, prevent jack drift and ensure secure operation under load. Engineered with built-in fork pockets and lifting hooks, the system is quick to transport and deploy, even in tight or remote locations. It is even a self-contained power unit that operates independently of external power sources, giving teams greater flexibility on-site and when in remote locations.
Eliminating Overhead Clearance Issues
The TL248 Track Lift System is optimised for the maintenance of rail tracks. By lifting tracks from below, the TL248 bypasses the challenges posed by overhead structures and power cables. This design not only mitigates clearance restrictions but also stabilizes the track to allow maintenance-of-way equipment to pass over when placed on the ballast. These features combine to dramatically reduce possession times and minimize disruption to rail services.
Thanks to the optimal jack placement and compact design, track excavation times are also significantly shortened. Deployed to the site on the back of a utility vehicle due to its small footprint, it replaces the need for cumbersome crane lorries. Substantially improving project timelines and efficiency, the Enerpac TL248 enables track maintenance crews to lift up to four diamond crossings or six turnouts per day.
“The key advantage of the Enerpac TL248 Track Lift System is its ability to transform complex track lifts. The current, traditional methods are often high-cost, time-consuming and labour-intensive. The TL248 meets these challenges head-on. We’ve seen track maintenance crews not only reducing project times but also achieving a return on their investment after as few as 10 to 20 lifts.” Comments Rob Bell, Global Vertical Market Director - Rail, Enerpac.
For more information on the Enerpac TL248 Track Lift System visit www.enerpac.com