BallastSaver®

Services

Localized Ballast Surveying. BallastSaver surveys calculate ballast deficiencies in the cribs, shoulders and side slopes of the ballast section. It even takes into account increased shoulder requirements in curves. That improves the accuracy and efficiency of ballast placement and allows you to minimize the amount of ballast you need to purchase.

Ballast Program System Prioritization. Using performance-based weighting factors, BallastSaver can prioritize your ballast needs to address vertical, lateral and longitudinal track performance requirements. Easily create 10- to 20-mile, section-based ballast programs that take into account curvature, high-buckle risk locations, high-speed track and much more.

Ballast End of Tie Defects. Missing ballast at the end of ties is a particularly problematic situation that can cause lateral stability issues. BallastSaver uses a 20-foot rolling average to identify critical areas and flags them with coordinates to expedite repairs.
Data Management

The data generated from BallastSaver’s high-resolution laser scans can be analyzed through dedicated data and video viewers. Easily determine the number of ballast cars you need over a given area, or prioritize the unloading of a car that’s already on site to dump ballast only at the most critical areas. You can also use the data to you’re your annual ballast program with unprecedented accuracy. Not only can you minimize amount of ballast you need to purchase at any given time, you can also estimate your future needs and plan your purchases accordingly.

BallastSaver data is designed to be fed directly into our GateSync^® software for automated ballast delivery. GateSync works by operating the remote controlled gates on your ballast cars, dropping ballast with pinpoint precision while you travel at up to 10 miles per hour.
Additional Information

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BallastSaver can now be integrated onto the same hi-rail vehicle as our Aurora^® track inspection system to provide a comprehensive view of the condition of your track in a single pass – from deficiencies in the ballast profile to flaws in your individual ties and rails. With the complete picture in front of you, you can plan out your capital maintenance programs with confidence.

US Patent #8875635
US Patent #9175998
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Localized Ballast Surveying. BallastSaver surveys calculate ballast deficiencies in the cribs, shoulders and side slopes of the ballast section. It even takes into account increased shoulder requirements in curves. That improves the accuracy and efficiency of ballast placement and allows you to minimize the amount of ballast you need to purchase.

Ballast Program System Prioritization. Using performance-based weighting factors, BallastSaver can prioritize your ballast needs to address vertical, lateral and longitudinal track performance requirements. Easily create 10- to 20-mile, section-based ballast programs that take into account curvature, high-buckle risk locations, high-speed track and much more.

Ballast End of Tie Defects. Missing ballast at the end of ties is a particularly problematic situation that can cause lateral stability issues. BallastSaver uses a 20-foot rolling average to identify critical areas and flags them with coordinates to expedite repairs.

The data generated from BallastSaver’s high-resolution laser scans can be analyzed through dedicated data and video viewers. Easily determine the number of ballast cars you need over a given area, or prioritize the unloading of a car that’s already on site to dump ballast only at the most critical areas. You can also use the data to you’re your annual ballast program with unprecedented accuracy. Not only can you minimize amount of ballast you need to purchase at any given time, you can also estimate your future needs and plan your purchases accordingly.

BallastSaver data is designed to be fed directly into our GateSync^® software for automated ballast delivery. GateSync works by operating the remote controlled gates on your ballast cars, dropping ballast with pinpoint precision while you travel at up to 10 miles per hour.

Additional Product Information

BallastSaver can now be integrated onto the same hi-rail vehicle as our Aurora^® track inspection system to provide a comprehensive view of the condition of your track in a single pass – from deficiencies in the ballast profile to flaws in your individual ties and rails. With the complete picture in front of you, you can plan out your capital maintenance programs with confidence.

US Patent #8875635
US Patent #9175998

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BallastSaver^®

BallastSaver^®

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