A new rack-type wheelset lift, model A1874M1, has been commissioned in the current repair shop of the "Agryz-Yuzhny" service locomotive depot, which is part of the Western branch of the company "LokoTekh-Servis". The equipment upgrade was carried out within the investment program of JSC "Russian Railways" and is aimed at improving the efficiency and safety of repair work.
The new device is intended for the dismantling and installation of wheel-motor and wheel-gear units on electric and diesel locomotives equipped with both axle-supported and frame-supported suspension of traction motors. Thanks to the design features of the lift, unit replacement operations can now be performed without fully lifting the locomotive, which significantly reduces rolling stock downtime at the repair position.
According to Ilya Rusalev, head of the production and technical department, the A1874M1 model features increased reliability compared with previous generations of similar equipment. He noted that the rack mechanism ensures smooth movement, which is critically important for precise centering of heavy assemblies and for preventing misalignment during installation. In addition, the equipment meets modern industrial safety requirements and significantly reduces the physical strain on repair personnel, speeding up the installation and dismantling process.
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