September & October 2019 Products: Maintenance

Sept. 13, 2019

PPG

Delfleet One paint system

The PPG DELFLEET ONE™ paint system is a complete, compact line of coatings formulated for the wide-ranging refinish needs of the mass transit and commercial transportation industries. This lineup of undercoats, topcoats and clearcoats delivers low VOC ratings, ensuring regulation compliance across North America. The system features painter-friendly application, color match and versatile speed control for all types of jobs. Its 42 toners, four binders and four paint additives reduce inventory requirements while providing the resources for all refinish work. 

www.us.ppgrefinish.com        

Graffiti Shield Inc.

Mass Transit Film Installation Tool Kit

The Mass Transit Film Installation Tool Kit is the complete tool package needed to install and remove single and multi-layer anti-graffiti film. The tool kit comes with a 12” cleaning squeegee with blade, a 6” squeegee with blade, a 6” scraper, 6” scraper blades (25), an Olfa sliver knife, Olfa knife blades (50), a blue squeegee card, a 32 oz installation solution, a hand-held pressure sprayer, a five-way tool black, a film pick and a tool caddy.

www.graffiti-shield.com 

Miller Ingenuity

ZoneGuard        

ZoneGuard is an electronic roadway worker protection system that uses a combination of diverse and redundant detection technologies to warn rail maintenance crews of track vehicles entering an active work zone. This secondary warning system protects workers from human error factors that can cause close calls and tragic accidents. Depending on the operating environment, customers can use either the ZoneGuard fixed or portable detection system. The portable kit is just under 5 lbs. to transport the equipment from jobsite to jobsite, while the fixed system is permanently installed and provides 24/7 train tracking capabilities.

www.MillerIngenuity.com 

L.B. Foster Company     

Friction Management Services   

L.B. Foster Friction Management Services include friction, rail wear and noise measurements, site surveys and installation, bulk distribution and lubrication training courses. To achieve the benefits of an effective friction management program, proper installation of friction management equipment starts with a spacing analysis and site survey. L.B. Foster can develop spacing formulas for both gauge face and top-of-rail systems. It also offers more than 50 service specialists to install, maintain and inspect the products.

www.lbfoster.com     

Arva Industries

Ballast Excavator

Arva Industries recently delivered its new diesel-powered Vacuum Ballast Excavator. The excavator is designed to collect track ballast from around rail ties during maintenance and repairs. It also helps with drain cleaning . The hydrostatic 512 hp Tier 4 final, bi-directional machine features 35,000 lb. tractive effort and a top speed of 30 mph. The remote-operated vacuum system includes a 20-yard bin for collecting and dumping ballast. A water spray system is installed at the vacuum end of the vehicle for dislodging debris for easier vacuuming.

www.arvaindustries.com 

Connixt, Inc. 

iMarq™          

Connixt iMarq is a mobile app suite that deploys within weeks to digitize and automate maintenance, inspection and workshop processes for transit agencies. It provides the opportunity to save labor hours by using iMarq across rolling stock, facilities, operations, wayside and more. iMarq’s cloud-mobile technology reduces the time lag between inspection, reporting and corrective action. iMarq integrates with existing back-end systems or works standalone and requires no new hardware or software. 

www.connixt.com 

Bitimec Wash Bots Inc.

Bus Wash Bots

Bitimec's new EZ Series Battery Powered Wash-Bot is a portable mechanized mega bus-washer with self-traction that's able to wash 40 buses on one charge. Now available with fast-recharge Lithium Ion batteries, the 636 EZ is ideal for washing all transit van and bus size vehicles up to 13’6” height. A single operator walks the machine around the vehicle as the bus washer applies soap, water, power scrubs and rinses, completing a job in six to eight minutes.

www.wash-bots.com 

Stertil-Koni

Transmission Jacks

Stertil-Koni's hydraulic transmission jacks can be used to safely remove a bus transmission.Transmission jacks (TJ) are designed to facilitate the removal of transmissions and other under chassis components. Ideal for servicing all heavy-duty vehicles, they can be used in conjunction with above ground lifts or in-floor pits. TJs come in compressed air or onboard battery models, each with two direction tilt and restraining straps. Stertil-Koni’s four TJ models have broadened “X” shaped base frame which helps improve stability and access. Fine-tuning adjustments for optimal positions and hydraulic one-touch lifting can also be added.

www.stertil-koni.com