BOOT-LIFT® Railcar Connector

The BOOT-LIFT® Railcar Connector installs between the rails to improve the unloading of railroad hopper cars. Dual air-over-hydraulic lift cylinders push the sponge seals securely to the hopper car unloading gates, to provide a clean transfer of material. BOOT-LIFT® Railcar Connector improves efficiency and safety of your railcar unloading process.

No More Wind-Blown Material

Boot prevents material loss, air pollution, and contamination.

No More Crawling Under Railcars

Boots are automatically connected.

Maintains Seal Automatically

Connector rises as railcar empties.

Low Air Requirement

Unit uses only 10 cfm at 90 psi (28 l/min. at 6.2 bar).

Models To Suit Any Car

Including double- or single-pocket, round-opening and GATX. Adapter plates allow interchangeability.

 

Martin Engineering can select the right equipment to boost the safety and efficiency of your operation's unloading of bottom-dump railroad hopper cars.

MARTIN® Railcar Openers power open the stubborn car-bottom gates, reducing safety risks for personnel and improving unloading efficiency.

BOOT-LIFT® Railcar Connectors funnel material to the under-track system to prevent wind loss and eliminate the safety hazard of requiring workers to crawl umder the car.

MARTIN® Railcar Vibrators boost the flow of materials compacted by long-distance travel.

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