Tamping - Functions of Tamping Machines

Functions of Tamping Machines

  • Packing of ballast under sleepers
  • Correction of cross level
  • Correction of Longitudinal Level
  • Driving
    • Run Drive
    • Work Drive
  • Special Functions
    • Twist Corrections
    • Track Settlement
    • Laser Lining
    • Automatic Data Feeding by Computer
    • Recording of Track Parameter

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