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The new generation of compact plain-line tamping machines: economical and powerful

Tamping machines for plain-line tracks

  • From narrow track gauge to broad track gauge and for very tight structure gauges
  • Design for working in tight radii and networks with axle loads under 15 t
  • Choice of different engine manufacturers and emission standards ensures worldwide serviceability
  • Gauge change kits optionally available for use in networks with different track gauges or different wheel profiles
  • A self-loading device facilitates transport between networks without a track connection, can be integrated on request
  • The world’s leading tamping technology – tested under various operating conditions on every continent

For decades, our compact tamping machines have been very popular worldwide, and they work reliably. The new Plasser Compact series comprises machines in a modular design that offers several advantages. The modular design and the easily accessible positioning of important assemblies increase the efficiency of servicing and spare parts supply, which increases machine availability. Great emphasis was placed on safety and ergonomics when designing the cabs.

Proven technology in a new, modular design

  • Flexibly configurable machine types in two different lengths
  • Three tamping units optimized for maintaining plain lines in 1- or 2-sleeper mode available
  • Easier to penetrate highly fouled ballast beds, lower fuel consumption, and the optional frequency control decreases wear and noise emissions
  • Analyses and displays track and working parameters digitally when configured with the DRP (Data Recording Processor)

Examples of the product

Serie: Plasser Compact

Compact tamping machines with Plasser & Theurer technology and quality

A wide range of options ensures that you can customize the machine exactly to your requirements.

Machines from the Compact series are also the right choice for networks with very narrow track gauges, low axle loads of less than 15 tonnes, and narrow structure gauges. Special solutions, for example for urban networks or local public transport, are also available on request.

Economical to purchase, operate, and maintain

  • High working output of up to 1,000 m/h
  • Long-lasting compaction thanks to 35 hz and constant amplitude
  • High quality of work thanks to reliable tamping technology
  • Robust 3-point chord measuring system
  • Suitable for a wide range of operating conditions

Technical data

Series: Plasser Compact series

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Technical data and fact sheets

Flexibility that pays off – customize the tamping unit specifically to your market requirements and purposes

The Compact series allows the use of different tamping unit types with the same machine frame: they all work according to the proven Plasser & Theurer tamping principle. Their special design has been optimized for specific application scenarios so that it’s possible to react exactly to the requirements of different applications. The tamping units can be configured as a 1-sleeper tamping unit or, if more output is required, as a 2-sleeper tamping unit.

Customize your machine with the perfect tamping unit for your requirements

1X tamping unit

The plain-line tamping unit with 16 rigid tamping tines is characterized by minimal wear and low life cycle costs. This makes it an economical choice for creating the track geometry. Thanks to 1-sleeper tamping, it is ideal for use with irregular sleeper spacing or a heavily fouled ballast bed.

 

2X tamping unit

With a high working output of up to 1,000 m/h, the 2-sleeper tamping unit works efficiently and economically. Equipped with 32 rigid tamping tines, it is characterized by low wear and low life cycle costs.

 

2X/SD tamping unit

Economical and flexible: in 2-sleeper mode, track possessions can be utilized efficiently and working outputs of up to 1,000 m/h can be achieved. In 1-sleeper mode, the tamping process can be flexibly adapted to the conditions on site; the tamping unit can also be used with irregular sleeper spacing. If the ballast bed is hardened, the 32 rigid tamping tines can penetrate at staggered intervals in 2-sleeper mode. This tamping unit is characterized by low wear and low life cycle costs.

 

Functional expansion Plasser CompactTrailer

Our trailer extensions allow several functions to be combined in one machine. Integrating several work steps into one pays off. This saves you time, money, and staff and extends the application potential.

Integrate additional work functions such as ballast profiling, ballast levelling, and post-measuring, and adapt the CompactTamper or CompactStabilizer exactly to the desired requirement profile. This means you are ideally equipped for spot maintenance in particular. Whether equipped with a sweeping unit for plain-line track and turnout maintenance, ballast regulating machine, railway loading crane, additional tanks for diesel or water, recording measuring system or loading platform: requirements vary greatly depending on the country and area of application, with the equipment options aligning accordingly.

Mechanized maintenance train with machines from the Compact series

Perfectly matched

The interplay between different machines in the fleet formation will become more important.

The better the machines work together, the higher the achievable working output and quality – and, ultimately, the economic efficiency. The machines in the Compact series are perfectly matched in terms of working output and speed, making it ideal to use them together.

A time-tested system ensures safe train transport worldwide
Time-tested for decades, the MDZ mechanized maintenance train is a system for ensuring optimal results on existing and newly laid track. It refers to the use of several machine types in a formation to produce a sustainable track position.

The team for efficient track maintenance

Plasser & Theurer’s Compact series provides all the machines required for economical track maintenance during short track possessions:

Plasser CompactTamper
The best tamping technology in a compact design

Plasser CompactRegulator
Ballast regulating machines for the correct ballast cross-section

Plasser CompactStabilizer
Dynamic track stabilization as the key to extending track maintenance cycles

Plasser & Theurer is your one-stop source of machines for a mechanized maintenance train. We are on-site for you worldwide.

With our 22 partner companies, we offer a large network with global production capacities. Our Certified Plasser Partners expand this network. This makes it even easier for our customers to reach us regionally for upgrades and retrofits as well as servicing or maintenance.