Tekniskspecifikation_RAUK 2015-01 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Unit RailVac RAUK Air/Vacuum Excavator (BVES) Model RailVac 18000/500-UK The RailVac RAUK units are Railcare’s bespoke UK air/vacuum excavator (Ballast Vacuum Extraction System - BVES) and it has been designed and built to conform with W6A loading gauge and applicable standards. In transport mode it is approved to be dead hauled. When inside a possession and working self-propelled, it is classed as on track machine (OTM). The RailVac RAUK’s are equipped with two diesel engines, vacuum pumps, air compressors, a manipulator arm for excavation and a unique hydrostatic transmission system that is powerful, reliable and precise in its operation. The RailVac RAUK’s utilises the carrier braking system which are controlled from all driving/operating positions. To reduce the risks of injury to personnel and damage to the infrastructure a number of emergency safety systems have also been built into the machine The RailVac RAUK has Engineering Acceptance Certificate (EAC), Gauging Certificate and Network Rail Product Acceptance. They provide a wide range of different excavation services to Network Rail and other infrastructure owners and maintainers all over the UK. Vehicle Number RailVac RAUK-1 - 99709515001-4 RailVac RAUK-2 - 99709515002-2 RailVac RAUK-3 - 99709515003-0
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Unit RailVac RAUK Air/Vacuum Excavator (BVES)
Model RailVac 18000/500-UK
The RailVac RAUK units are Railcare’s bespoke UK air/vacuum excavator (Ballast Vacuum Extraction System - BVES) and it has been designed and built to conform with W6A loading gauge and applicable standards. In transport mode it is approved to be dead hauled. When inside a possession and working self-propelled, it is classed as on track machine (OTM).
The RailVac RAUK’s are equipped with two diesel engines, vacuum pumps, air compressors, a manipulator arm for excavation and a unique hydrostatic transmission system that is powerful, reliable and precise in its operation. The RailVac RAUK’s utilises the carrier braking system which are controlled from all driving/operating positions. To reduce the risks of injury to personnel and damage to the infrastructure a number of emergency safety systems have also been built into the machine
The RailVac RAUK has Engineering Acceptance Certificate (EAC), Gauging Certificate and Network Rail Product Acceptance. They provide a wide range of different excavation services to Network Rail and other infrastructure owners and maintainers all over the UK.
- Wetbeds removal and re-ballasting - S&C re-ballasting - Excavation of trial holes - Plain line and level crossing re-ballasting - Line-side and under track cable management - Re-ballasting in confined areas e.g. in tunnels and along platforms - UTX excavation - Drainage refurbishment - Track lowering
All supplied with the track in situ and without need for disconnections or risk of damaging buried installations.
Speeds Speed – Hauled in train formation 100 km/h Speed – Self-propelled 16 km/h
Handling capacities
On-board spoil storage 15 m3 Maximum spoil handling capacity >40 m3 per hour Average spoil handling capacity 20 to 25 m3 per hour Spoil discharge capacity >500 m3 per hour
Machine data
Engine power 2 x 250 kW Maximum air flow 18 000 m3 per hour Maximum vacuum 95%
Railcare Export ABP.O. Box 34 SE-932 21 Skelleftehamn, Sweden
Direction SensitiveThe RailVac RAUK units are Direction Sensitive and have to arrive to the working site in the planned direction.
Manipulator working range
Horizontal from centre of track 5.4 m (with standard nozzle) Horizontal from head stock 4.7 m (with standard nozzle) Vertical below rail (standard nozzle) 1.1 m (longer nozzles are available) Nozzle diameter (standard) 200 mm
Certifications
Engineering Acceptance Certificate (EAC) Gauging Certificate (W6A) Product Acceptance Certificate CE The RailVac RAUK machines are approved for transiting under live OLE.