Shipping Systems Division Keeping you and your load secure is our job! We do this by manufacturing a blend of field-proven products to developing some of the industry s most innovative new systems for delivering products via rail in factory condition. As true partners with shippers and railroads we have the people and the know-how to custom engineer a securement device for almost anything that you need to get from point A to point anywhere! KEEPING YOU AND YOUR LOAD SECURE! Vehicle Wheel Securement Systems Bridge Plates & Accessories Chain Tie Downs Web & Cable Products Lading Banding Securements Intermodal Container Lock & Pedestals Brake Chains
VEHICLE WHEEL SECUREMENT SYSTEMS Portec Rail offers a range of innovative products for securing vehicles to rail cars. From passenger cars to over-the-road tractors, each has unique features to match the specific application. Passenger and Light-Duty Vehicle Securement Systems Polymer Wheel Chock Both right hand and left hand versions available. Choice of single or basket harness. Offered with a low profile Winch. Available new or reconditioned. Co-Polymer Wheel Chock Reconditioned by Portec Rail Products, Inc. Third Generation Offered with short and/or long straps. Equipped with steel plate for extra protection. Steel Wheel Chock Reconditioned by Portec Rail Products, Inc. Both right hand and left hand versions available. Red poly coating New rubber tip provides extra protection from inadvertent automobile contact. Offered with a low profile Winch. Choice of single or basket harness. Heavy-Duty Vehicle Securement Systems WinChock Securement System Designed to secure large rubber tired vehicles such as buses, fire trucks, Class VIII Tractors and industrial vehicles. The WinChock Securement System accommodates a variety of these large vehicles. Railcars equipped with the WinChock Securement System offer an alternative solution to using the nation s highways from assembly plant to sales distribution points. Wheel Load Capacity of 6,600 lbs. Versatility to handle most rubber tired vehicles. Positive locking into Tie Down Tracks. Proven design - Static, Impact, & Over the Road Tested Conditional Approval from AAR Specialty Equipped Freight Car Committee. U.S. Patent 6,530,729
CHAIN TIE DOWNS 1/2" Heavy Duty Chain Tie Downs Auto/Truck Frame Tie Downs 1/2" Heavy Duty Chain Tie Downs are engineered for heavy duty applications including military vehicles, MOW vehicles and construction equipment. Typical chain tie products include, chain anchors, turnbuckles or ratchet load binders and anchor channels. Working Load Limit 13,750 Lb. Minimum Break Strength 55,000 lbs. 4:1 AAR Safety Factor With or without compression units Heavy duty single loop anchor High strength 1/2 alloy chain Special high strength grab hooks and chain claws for a quick secure connection at the proper length Laboratory and field impact tested for reliability Strength & Reliability Turntable Winch and Chain Tie Downs Portec Rail Products has provided US farm equipment builders with Turntable Winch and chain assemblies since the 1960 s with a proven design that is built to endure the rugged use of hauling farm tractors, combines, MOW vehicles, light military vehicles and other heavy equipment over rail. The Turntable Winch and 3/8 chain features a 360 degree rotating winch for angular chain alignment to vehicle attachment points providing a secure method of attaching chains to tractors without pinching or edge loading the chain. Winch rotates a full 360 for proper chain alignment Secure 8 lug winch base for better load distribution in anchor channel Large, secure cast pocket in drum for easy insertion of chain with no load on retaining pin 4:1 AAR Safety Factor Working load limit 9,000 lbs. Portec Rail Products has provided chain tie rod assemblies to the major auto and truck manufacturers since the 1950 s. Custom designed chain assemblies with high strength forged tie rods allow for easy attachment of chain assembly to the top of automotive and light truck frame loads. A custom designed Top Harness to match the frame contour allows for even pressure reducing load shifting and product damage. Heavy duty 7/8 Tie Rods, custom forged to length with T end for quick secure connection to Top Harness Large loop hole on tie rod with angle offset built in, for proper chain alignment during tensioning High strength 1/2 alloy chain 7/8 Turnbuckle with gravity lock design Heavy duty 5/8 compression unit provides constant load tension Chains stored safely for return trip to plant Miscellaneous Chain Assemblies, Components and Tools Heavy Duty Compression Units Sized for 3/8 & 1/2 chain Maintains pre-load tension Provides shock absorption to load Heavy Duty Turnbuckle Positive Gravity Locking Sleeve Take up of 6 3/8 Working Load Limit 13,750 Lb. (55,000 Lb. M.B.S.) 4:1 AAR Safety Factor Locking Ratchet Wrench available for quick tightening Military Grade Removable Chain Anchor Locks into 1-3/4 Diameter hole in deck Heavy Duty Anchor for 1/2 chain Quickly removes from car deck Working load limit 13,750 Lb.
WEB AND CABLE PRODUCTS Portec Rail offers a wide range of web strap and cable systems for the rail markets. Traditional applications include securing flatcar loads and center beam loads of steel, aluminum, wood products and other similar goods. Winch in a Box Web Winch The Winch in a Box is a heavyduty web winch which offers protected stowage for the web strap in a custom built housing. The package can conveniently store a large capacity of 4 heavy-duty webbing. Protected stowage from elements Large storage capacity of 4 heavy-duty webbing Accommodates heavy duty web strapping Centerbeam Securement System The Center Beam Web Strap Securement System is a patented product for shipping lumber, wallboard and other building products on center beam cars. It offers reduced loading and unloading times, increased safety and decreased maintenance costs over cable systems. Uses 4 web strap Load/Unload with 1 person No corner protectors needed Straps do not come in contact with the ground Stores out of the way when loading and unloading M.B.S 16,000 lb. (Compare to cable at 14,400 lb.) Stake Pocket Web Winch Designed to utilize the standard AAR stake pocket in a flat car it offers an alternative to retrofitting a flat car without sufficient web winches. Just drop the web winch into the stake pocket, as you would an anchor and bolt down for security. Standard Duty & Heavy Duty 16,000 lb - 20,000 lb. M.B.S. 4 Webbing 3/4 Square Drive or bar tightening Fits AAR Stake Pockets Axle Strap Securement A web strap specifically developed for securing vehicles by their axles to eliminate paint scratching. The strap, encased with a protective sleeve, wraps around the axle connecting to a standard chain assembly by reinforced loop ends. Alternative to chains Won t scratch paint or harm product High strength webbing Impact tested Constant Tension Web Winch A patented winch system engineered for the logging industry featuring a spring loaded, high force mechanism within the winch to provide a constant tension force on the web strap, regardless of product settling during shipment. High capacity storage High Force Spring for a constant tension Built in safety features Cable Assemblies For Center Beam Cars Secure Lumber Products, Steel Products and more Custom lengths and assemblies Web Straps Both PVC and PVB MBS from 9000 lbs - 24000 lbs. Both 2" & 4" width available With or without hardware Cable and Web Winches Common styles and sizes available Bar or 3/4 Drive tightening Combination Winch - Accommodates Cable or Web Strap Corner/Load Protectors Constant Tension Web Winch "Winch in a Box" Axle Strap Web Strap Centerbeam System
LADING BANDING SECUREMENTS Cushioned Banding Anchor System The Cushioned Banding Anchor System is specifically engineered for pipe car service that incorporates a cushioning mechanism to reduce banding breakage and load shifting. The system offers positive lading band cushioning in a compact package, where space for handling tools is at a minimum. A free turning, large diameter roller within a high strength cast steel housing, greatly reduces stress during tensioning. The roller supports the lading banding, softening the shock and impact forces and minimizing potential breakage of the banding during shipment. AAR approved & OTR tested Large diameter roller Two-piece roller design, Steel outer sleeve for durability & Elastomer core for shock/impact cushioning High strength, 27,600 Lbs. M.B.S. Multiple car-retrofit application devices available or new designs can be custom engineered CONTAINER LOCK & PEDESTALS Model 2200 Automatic Container Pedestal The Model 2200 features a special design which provides long service life and reduced maintenance costs under the tough conditions of COFC service. The double acting lock allows greater control over engagement and disengagement forces generated from container loading and unloading. Through specially engineered pivot points of the lock internals, entry forces are kept to a minimum while maintaining maximum holding forces in transit. Low locking entry force Maximum holding force Heat treated forged latch High strength pivot bolts High-tensile, corrosion resistant spring Meets AAR requirements Model 1500 Automatic Container Pedestal Recessed Lading Strap Anchor A forged anchor welded into cutout pockets for anchoring steel banding to the deck of a flat car or boxcar. Accommodates 1 or 2 steel banding Provides multi-axis attachment point to the car Three tie down directions, fore, aft and transverse Meets or exceeds AAR Standard S-230 Retractable Lading Strap Anchor Use with wire or high tension steel strapping Pivoting triangular link Lading Strip Anchor A forged pair of anchors welded to the side sill or deck of a multipurpose flat car allowing goods to be secured to the railcar via 1 or 2 steel banding. A smooth, convex surface allows the steel banding to pass over during tensioning, minimizing stresses in the steel banding. The two piece design allows for multi-axis pivoting, also minimizing stresses from misaligned points during tensioning and transit. Mounts and stows below top of deck Ultimate Tensile Strength 27,600 Lb. Meets or exceeds AAR Standard S-230 A specially contoured strip of steel, welded to the inside of boxcar walls, providing multiple anchoring points throughout the length of the car for 1-1/4 steel banding. Flush welded in concave channels formed in the side wall of the boxcar, resulting in a flat wall surface, free of obstructions for loading. Flat Shackle & Large Diameter Banding Anchor AAR approved OTR tested High strength - 27,600 Lbs. M.B.S. Large diameter surface area for metal banding contact Model 1500 is designed for securing intermodal containers to punch deck flat cars (COFC). Fully Automatic Locking/Unlocking Folding Container Lock Tapered cone for easy locating Low locking entry force Maximum holding force Heat treated forged latch High strength pivot bolts High-tensile, corrosion resistant spring Meet AAR requirements 53 Spine Cars Stows below deck Fully automatic Locking/Unlocking Uses Low Profile Container Lock Provides flush deck when retracted
BRIDGE PLATES & ACCESSORIES Portec Rail Products is a full line supplier of rail bridge plates, from lightweight portable aluminum auto rack bridge plates to heavy duty steel spanner plates for military usage. Higher Capacity Light Weight Portable Auto Rack Bridge Plate We are the leader in auto rack bridge plates, being the first to develop the industry standard design and having a superior reputation for high quality and long product life. Our special design minimizes weight for portability and maximizes strength for durability. Approved by the Association of American Railroads to AAR Specification M-951-04 Wheel Load 3,600 lbs. Familiar Rugged Plate Construction Bolt on hinge (painted green for identification) Yellow anti-skid paint Compatible with existing storage racks Available in 53 and 56 designs High Strength Aluminum Alloy for long life Portable Uni-Level Bridge Plate Attaches with removable pin Adapts to different dock conditions Provides easy loading Custom Portable Bridge Plate 17,000 Lbs. wheel load capacity Flat running surface with Anti-Skid paint Minimum rise above deck 3:1 Safety Factor MISC. COMPONENTS Brake Chain Brake Chains of all styles, types and sizes 9/16" BBB Chain 1/2" grade 80 chain (1.404" and 1.55" available) 1/2" grade 43 chain Standard end links (5/8" x 1-1/4" x 3-3/8") www.portecrail.com In Canada: Portec, Rail Products Ltd. Shipping Systems Division 120 West 22nd Street Oak Brook, IL 60523 USA Phone: 630-573-4778 Fax: 630-573-4659 E-mail: ssdsales@portecrail.com Copyright Portec Rail Products, Inc. 2007