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aktuellTV Episode 18
Features: „Design follows function“: The machines shown at the trade fair make the visitors reconsider their image of track maintenance machines, HTW 100 E³: A special hybrid drive, App SmartCatalog : find original spare parts more easily, quickly and safely, 16.000: Since 1953, Plasser & Theurer has built 16,000 machines and supplied them to 109 countries
We have prepared our machines to enable them to meet future standards and regulations regarding operational safety and the protection of staff. The new hybrid drive technology adds up to this. Rotary motions are powered by electric motors.
It is based on state-of-the-art battery technology "Made in Austria", designed for 12 hours of operation. It will be possible to extend its capacity.
Thanks to this technology, the HTW 100 E³ emits less emissions and noise than ever before.
It runs on all smartphones and tablets with iOS or Android operating systems and contains all relevant information also provided by the printed spare parts catalogues - faster and more conveniently.
The 16.000th machine and its official handover is truly worth celebrating. The Italian railway company RFI uses the machine model Unimat Combi 08-275 for the immediate repair of track geometry faults on high-speed lines.
aktuellTV Episode 17
Features: On the spot: single-sleeper exchange in Kosovo, Upgrade from the assembly line - the ecological procedure, Chile: machine operation inside the mountain, Italy: hi-tech track recording on a compact tamping machine, Well-proven tamping technology for Egypt
The latest machine added to the machine fleet of Infrakos Infrastructure of Kosovo Railways is the SWM 15 sleeper exchange machine. Put into operation in 2016, the machine has already proven its efficiency in the revitalisation of the railway lines between Serbia and Macedonia.
The railway line to Cuxhaven running to the north-west from Hamburg was renovated in stages. Improvement of the formation, cleaning the ballast bed, replacing rails and sleepers and thorough maintenance of the track were among the tasks carried out in several phases of construction in a three-week window.
The world's largest copper producer is based in Chile. A vacuum scraper excavator exchanges the ballast on the mine railway below ground.
Economic maintenance of tracks and turnouts in high-speed traffic: The UNIMAT COMBI 08-275 is fitted with Plasser & Theurer's non-contacting GPS based inertial track geometry system – this is how we extend the field of application of our universal tamping machines.
The Duomatic 08-32 U has entered the final testing phase before its delivery. This machine model is one of our classic standard machines: Well-proven through many years of operation, state of the art thanks to thorough product updating.
aktuellTV Episode 16
Features: The smart machine, 8x4 tamping unit, Presentation of two new machines, Official handover in Spain
Smart technology supports the machine operators: The aim is to ensure the simple and ergonomic operation. The interconnection of the control systems for the work units, the measuring technology and all other machine functions makes this possible.
It is the first tamping unit to combine the flexibility of universal 1-sleeper tamping units with the output achieved during 2-sleeper tamping.
Unimat 09-32/4S Dynamic E³: For the first time, our hybrid drive system powers a continuous action turnout tamping machine.
TIF: The TIF tunnel inspection vehicle forms part of a series of standardised track maintenance machines developed and built for DB Netz AG.
Numerous representatives of companies and institutions from the railway industry witnessed the handover of the APT 1500 RC welding robot. Using the flash-butt welding process, the APT 1500 RC produces uncompromising welding quality.
aktuellTV Episode 15
Features: Ballast cleaning for the TGV, More versatile application thanks to lower axle loads, Our new service offer for tamping units, Training turnout tamping with the Unimat-3D tamping simulator
Fast through the night: ballast cleaning for the TGV Paris - Lyon with the RM 900 HD-100 ballast cleaning machine
In recent years, "line categories" have increasingly gained importance in Europe. Today, all of our product categories comprise machines with maximum axle loads of 20 t – first and foremost, our new hybrid machines.
Tamping units are the core component of tamping machines. Year after year, they are subjected to excessive stresses. From new tamping units and general overhauls to repairs to the extent required and spare parts packages matching your machine: our four service packages meet any demand.
For several years, our 09-3D tamping simulator has been setting new standards for training under conditions close to reality. Now, we have added turnout tamping to this successful concept.
aktuellTV Episode 14
Features: The hybrid machine, Sustainability and environmental protection, Innovations by our partner firm Plasser American, Tamping machine 09-2X Dynamic
Plasser & Theurer introduces a milestone - the first high-capacity hybrid tamping machine in the world.
Sustainability and environmental protection have become a key topic in recent years.
However, rising fuel prices, low work shift returns and high staff costs is the reality contractors have to face.
We want to help our customers work cost-efficiently and flexibly despite these conditions.
Chesapeake, Virginia: here, in the main factory, our customers' machines are overhauled and upgraded to state of the art.
One of these innovations is the well-equipped assembly workshop. It is used to calibrate the machines' measuring systems precisely and comfortably.
First trial operations are possible on the test track located directly next to the workshop.
Aurizon's new 09-2X Dynamic.
It is the 75th Plasser & Theurer machine in operation on the lines of Queensland.
With the new machine design, the operator Aurizon pays tribute to the Aboriginal traditions of the region in which the machines will be deployed.
The work of art has been proposed and implemented by an indigenous ethnic group from central Queensland.
aktuellTV Episode 13
Features: Small work sites, APT 1500 RC Georgia, Unimat 09-475/4S N-Dynamic, Bogie production in our Linz factory
The ZRM 350 cleaning machine during a typical night-time operation in Switzerland. With or without track: the excavating chain always produces an exact formation.
The PA 1-20 ES single-sleeper laying system is particularly suited for new track laying on short sections of track.
Thanks to the electronic distance measurement, the machine places the sleepers on the formation fully automatically and exact to the millimetre, not only on straight sections of track but also radially in curves.
APT 1500 RC rail welding robot in Georgia, proves that we have met this challenge SUCCESSFULLY over and over again. 1,200 defective welded joints on a track section of 25 kilometres: the APT 1500 RC welding robot demonstrates its strengths on the main line of the Georgian Railway between the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea.
In the Unimat 09-475/4S N-Dynamic we combined a universal tamping machine and supply of new ballast for the first time – with resounding success. During turnout maintenance, no separate ballast is needed. As a result, it is no longer necessary to pre-deposit ballast during additional track possessions.
A new wheelset press used here in our Linz factory, or rather, where our bogies are produced, enables these important undercarriage components to be manufactured even more precisely.
aktuellTV Episode 12
The new positioning of the hopper and the bogies of the MFS 120 ensure an improved load distribution. This enables higher safe loads to be achieved.
The planned line speed of up to 300 km/h requires absolute accuracy of the track geometry. No problem for the Unimat 09-4x4/4S.
H0 makes the Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg something special for all fans of model railways. Here too, there is no track without machines made by Plasser & Theurer!
This machine is setting new standards and is targeted to continue the successful SSP 110 series. The first USP 2005 SWS has been delivered to the German company Schweerbau. We were there during the test operation in Linz.
At travelling speeds of up to 160 km/h, the MTW 160 reaches the work site fast. A distance between bogie pivots of 17 metres as well as air sprung bogies, developed for considerably higher speeds, enable safe and comfortable travel.
aktuellTV Episode 11
Turnout tamping made easier: Unimat 09-4x4/4S, the new continuous-action machine for all line categories. ZRM 350: Ballast cleaning with or without track. EM30E: a cost-effective solution for track measuring work on underground railways. And: news from our partner firms in the UK, Spain and Italy.
Turnout tamping made easier: Unimat 09-4x4/4S, the new continuous-action machine for all line categories is an excellent example of how Plasser & Theurer further optimises well-proven components and complements them with new features.
The ZRM 350 is a genuine all-round talent. Cleaning the ballast in tracks and turnouts, with or without track: the ZRM 350 offers versatile application.
EM30E: a cost-effective solution for track measuring work on underground railways. The particularly compact self-propelled track recording car is specially suited for rail networks in the urban sector.
"Turnout tamping made easy" was the motto at the Open House held by Plasser UK. Spain: The presentation of a new catenary renewal system was held at the Plasser Espanola factory. Italy: Our partner firm, Plasser Italiana, celebrated its 50th anniversary.
aktuellTV Episode 10
In operation around the world – our compact tamping machines. The new tamping tine: slim shape for longer life. Mobile flash-butt welding machine for travel on road or rail. Our department for software development obtained TÜV certification from the Technical Supervisory Board in Germany.
The "work horses" that perform the maintenance of tracks and turnouts are in operation all over the world: our compact tamping machines. They are equipped with the same technology as our high-capacity tamping machines.
The Tamping tine. It is one of the parts that receives the most wear. Therefore we are continually searching for ways to further optimise this important tool.
United Kingdom: The Unimat 09-4x4/4S Dynamic / Germany: Our data recording system DRP has been installed for the first time in a tamping machine / South Korea: the new EM140 track recording car has been completed
Mobile flash-butt welding. Some time ago, we presented a highly successful system – the APT 1500 R welding robot – that also underwent extensive practical trials in Germany.
Fully automatic control systems. For the development of this kind of software there is a separate department in our Linz factory which has been continually expanded over the past years to meet the growing requirements in this sector. The crowning achievement of our efforts is the certification awarded to this department by TÜV, the Technical Supervisory Board in Germany.
aktuellTV Episode 9
The largest international trade fair for track technology took place from 28th to 30th May, showing the innovative force in modern track maintenance. Plasser & Theurer is presenting its products under the motto: "Quality cuts costs" and emphasising once again its importance for this extremely cost-efficient branch of industry.
Over 200 exhibitors from 21 countries, around 25,000 visitors from more than 80 countries: the iaf is THE meeting place for track specialists. The opening ceremony in the exhibition centre was attended by: managers of all leading firms, the heads of the Association of German Railway Engineers and of course high-level politicians.
New machine concepts and new technologies for ballast cleaning in turnouts offering a high savings potential.
The on-track version of our fully automatic flash-butt welding method has been
in successful operation for some time. Its welding quality is certified. Now this technology is available in lorry design as the APT 1500 RL. Many visitors have seen the perfection of the welds during the live welding demonstrations in the outdoor exhibition area.
The worldwide service network - new, optimised original spare parts – and further developments on our user-friendly machine control – are on show here. A special attraction was the world premiere of this new, mobile 09-3D tamping simulator. It provides the convincing advantages of modern simulation technology: optimum preparation for utilising the full capacity of the machines – without any risk of damage.
The enormous significance of the iaf lies not only in the technologies, machines and equipment on display. Also the transfer of knowledge about the latest findings from research and practical operation make an important contribution.
Plasser & Theurer is celebrating its 60th anniversary in Münster ! So it was only logical that Plasser & Theurer's Gala Evening was the best opportunity to commemorate the successful history of our company. The festive hall was full of people who have accompanied us throughout the past decades as customers, partners and members of staff who have helped to shape and enhance the company in all its facets.
Three exciting days at the 2013 iaf International Exhibition for Track Technology have passed. We would like to take the opportunity to ask Mr. Gerhard Polterauer, the executive director of Plasser & Theurer, to give us his impressions.
aktuellTV Episode 8
Last year the Austrian company Europten ordered a new mast setting unit, the MAGE 75. Its main functions are to set and remove the typical heavy concrete masts used on Austrian Federal Railways.
From steel sections to machine frames: for us every welding seam is the most important. Ultimately, the cost-efficiency and safety of the machines depends to a large extent on the quality of the welding seams. That is why we set high standards here.
In Japan the combination machines KVP and KSP have been performing track maintenance for many years. Usually these machines are operated behind a tamping machine and carry out ballast regulating.
On this new system for ballast bed cleaning the front section of the machine is responsible for cleaning the shoulders, with a separate double screening unit. The second section of the machine incorporates a high performance excavating chain and also two high capacity screening units.
Our partner firm, Plasser Española, recently opened its new business premises close to Madrid in Yuncler, near to Toledo. The factory was designed in terms of the highest energy efficiency: with geothermic energy production and optimised use of natural light.
Impressing numbers, quality assurance and certified welders and inspection staff
aktuellTV Episode 7
The latest development for mobile flash-butt welding and specialist information concerning turnout maintenance
"A continuous flow" of inventions throughout the past 60 years
New development for instruction and training
On-track maintenance vehicles for all-round work on the track and new tracks using the production-line method
aktuellTV Episode 6
Extremely important for the cost-efficient operation of machines made by Plasser & Theurer
Mechanised track surveying and fixed point measurement in one operation
The backbone of cost-effective track and turnout maintenance
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Mobile Flash-Butt Welding with the new fully automatic rail welding robot
The latest high-capacity machine with material recycling in the track under repair
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Continuous-action turnout maintenance in one operation
Higher flexibility due to additional transfer options
News from the sector of excavating machines and recycling machines
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The concept of 3-rail lifting and 4-rail tamping
Machines with sound-insulating features allow operation even in built-up areas
Material management using material conveyor and hopper units during ballast bed cleaning and formation rehabilitation
aktuellTV Episode 2
An important feature of mechanised track maintenance
The addition of an improved ballast treatment extends the range of application
On the high-speed line from Milan to Bologna, the Italian railway relies on compact, combination machines
aktuellTV Episode 1
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