5,251 Cubic Foot Pneumatic Discharge Covered Hopper
ABOUT THIS RAILCAR
Pneumatic discharge covered hoppers have interiors specially prepared for contamination-free transport of plastic pellets, resins or flakes. Floor slopes and coatings are optimized so that the commodity flows smoothly and promotes unloading.
TrinityRail® is a leading supplier of covered hoppers including a 5,251 cubic foot pneumatic discharge covered hopper for the efficient shipment of petrochemical products. The rounded sides and smooth interior allow for ease of lining and enhanced coating performance.
SPECIFICATIONS (APPROXIMATE)
Length Over Coupler Pulling Faces
58′-4.625″
Length Between Truck Centers
45′-1.125″
Inside Length
54′- 0.25″
Extreme Height
15′-6″
Extreme Width
10′-8″
Estimated Lightweight
64,500 lbs.
Gross Rail Load
286,000 lbs.
Estimated Load Limit Based on 286,000 lbs. Gross Rail
221,500 lbs.
Hatch Opening
20″ dia. (8)
Discharge Frame
5′-7.125″ x 2′-7.5″
AAR Clearance
Plate C
Cubic Capacity
5,251 cu.ft.
FEATURES
Round Sides and Roof
Promotes better loading efficiency while maximizing cubic capacity.
Stub Center Sill
Simplifies interior lining application and offers an unobstructed discharge of product.
Floor/Hopper Supports
Constructed to prevent bagging.
End Sill/Shear Plate
Provides strength and durability.
Loading Hatches
This car has 20″ low-profile hatches with gaskets and stainless-steel hatch rings. The covers have a toggle lock that secures them tightly. Options are available for 6, 8, or 10 hatches.
EDSCO Pro-Series® Low-Profile Gate
The EDSCO Pro-Series® Low-Profile Gate promotes efficient and reliable commodity unloading. It features single-handle operation for easy use and a no-ledge design to prevent material blockages. The gate’s sturdy construction reduces maintenance over time.
Structural Gate Frame
The car body gate frame offers superior strength while helping to prevent bagging and product entrapment.
Interior Lining
Round side and smooth interior allows for ease of lining and enhanced coating performance, if required.
TRUST THE LEADER
IN RAILCAR LEASING
Our owned and managed fleet of more than 140,000 railcars is one of the largest and fastest growing in North America. Coupling our lease fleet with our comprehensive portfolio of railcar products and services positions us to provide tailored rail transportation solutions across nearly every industry.
IMPROVE SUPPLY CHAIN EFFECTIVENESS WITH
RSI LOGISTICS
From shipment tracking to status monitoring, yard management, and transloading, TrinityRail delivers the suite of logistics solutions that modern rail shippers need. This includes Trinsight®, our shipment and yard management platform, and the team and technology of RSI Logistics, a TrinityRail company.
The most effective fleets stay productive when they’re properly maintained. TrinityRail offers diverse services and strategic shop locations as well as mobile repair capabilities to keep your cars in service.
As one of North America’s leading railcar parts suppliers, our expertise drives the industry forward. With a deep parts inventory and our network of partners, we deliver the right part when you need it most.
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