Learn how railcar vibrators act as critical tools for unloading hopper cars in a safe and productive manner. Potential Hazards to Avoid Oftentimes, operators associate railcar vibrators with equipment that is bulky, cumbersome or difficult to manage. The vast majority weigh between 65-85 pounds. This makes it challenging and hazardous for a single operator […]
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How Railcar Openers Can Help Reduce Demurrage
Reduce demurrage costs by using railcar openers designed to assist operators with a safer and more efficient unloading process. What is Demurrage? Railcar owners are typically allotted a predetermined number of ‘free’ days to load and unload their railcars. When railcars are left in the railyard waiting to be loaded or unloaded past what the […]
Why the Hopper Trailer Opener is Trending in the Grain Industry
The Arnold Company’s Hopper Trailer Opener fits grain industry standards for equipment that improves safety while increasing speed and efficiency. Arnold Company President Albert Middeke, Sales Manager Scott Dressler, and Operations Manager Jon Ripperda recently hosted the Arnold Company exhibitor’s booth at the 2019 Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) Exchange in New Orleans, Louisiana. […]
How to Open Boxcar Doors Safely
Discover how the Door Demon® Blue Roller Boxcar Plug Door Opener helps operators open boxcar doors safely. Operators often stress how important it is to open boxcar doors safely. They need a solution that keeps them out of harm’s way. Those of us familiar with boxcar doors understand that the plug door handle has the […]
As the #1 manufacturer of Hopper Gate Openers in the United States and the home of the Door Demon® Hopper Gate Opener, the Arnold Company offers custom designs to meet the specific needs of various working environments.