Tamping Unit
AssemblyDual-gang eccentric tine assembly generating high-frequency vertical vibration to compact ballast around sleeper. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Tamping Unit
6 top-level lines as of r136554| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eccentric Mass | rail-tamper-machine-eccentric-mass | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 2 | Tine Frame | rail-tamper-machine-tine-frame | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Tamping Tine | rail-tamper-machine-tine | 8× | 8 | · | part |
| 4 | Tine Wear Plate | rail-tamper-machine-tine-wear-plate | 8× | 8 | · | part |
| 5 | Motor Housing | motor-housing | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 6 | Vibration Frequency Control | rail-tamper-machine-vibration-frequency-control | 1× | 1 | · | part |