6,241 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 complete unloading.
TrinityRail® is a leading supplier of covered hoppers including the 6,241 pneumatic discharge covered hopper for the efficient shipment of petrochemical products. The car’s rounded edges and roof simplify loading and unloading, while also maximizing space. The structural gate frame adds strength and helps avoid bagging and product trapping inside the car.
SPECIFICATIONS (APPROXIMATE)
Length Over Coupler Pulling Faces
67′-11.5″
Length Over Strikers
65′ -4″
Length Between Truck Centers
54′-1″
Truck Wheel base
5′-10″
Extreme Height
15′-5.937″
Extreme Width
10′-2.625″
Estimated Lightweight
66,500 lbs.
Gross Rail Load
286,000 lbs.
Payload Rate
219,500 lbs.
Hatch Opening
20″ dia. (10)
Discharge Opening
5′-7.125″ X 2′-7.5″
Cubic Capacity
6,241 cu.ft.
FEATURES
Round Sides and Roof
Promotes better loading efficiency while maximizing cubic capacity.
Stub Center Sill
Offers lower weight and unobstructed discharge of product.
High Side Sill
Enables easier access to the discharge gate outlets.
Floor/Hopper Supports
Constructed to prevent bagging.
Steel Underframe
Provides strength and durability.
End Sill/Shear Plate
Provides strength and durability.
Loading Hatches
This car has 20” low-profile hatches with airtight gaskets and stainless steel hatch rings. The covers have a toggle lock that secures them tightly with the gasket. 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.
Interior Lining – Round side and smooth interior allows for ease of lining and enhanced coating performance, if required.
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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