The new and improved railcar hopper gate opener increases safety and productivity in high-volume railyards as operators now control the automated Ride-On Beam Mounted unit from a seated position. The Evolution of the Multi-Position Hopper Gate Opener The original Multi-Position flagship unit included an electric over hydraulic system with powered height adjustment, as well as […]
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GEAPS Exchange 2022 & Arnold Company Feature Safety and Innovation
As changing trends and developments continue to impact the grain trade, businesses are seeking the biggest and best safety equipment and solutions to protect their operators and workforce. Luckily, one event continues to provide direct access to the trending education and technology that is currently improving safety in the grain industry: GEAPS Exchange 2022 This […]
The Evolution of the Door Buster
Learn how the need for a combination boxcar opener resulted in the launch and evolution of the Door Buster, a single unit designed to open all types of boxcar doors. The Origins of the Door Buster Unit Stored energy in the plug door handle of boxcars, as well as in the doors themselves, poses a […]
How to Open Hopper Trailer Gates Safely
Learn step-by-step how using the Door Demon® Hopper Trailer Opener (HTO) not only makes the job of opening hopper trailer gates or traps safer, but easier and more efficient. Key features of the HTO The HTO motor and gear combination has been designed with the right amount of torque to open the toughest trailer gates […]
Unload Grain Trailers Safely and Efficiently During an Active Harvest
During an active harvest, speed up the unloading process while improving the safety of your operators using our air-powered Hopper Trailer Opener and Vacuum Mounted Vibrator equipment combination. Unload Grain Trailers Safer, Faster, and Easier Unload grain trailers at high-volume unloading locations with the Door Demon® HTO handheld grain trailer opener. The lightweight, portable HTO […]
Case Study: Prevent Boxcar Damage and Improve Safety
Concerns over improving operator safety and preventing boxcar damage lead a Florida-based food manufacturer to equip 7 facility locations with the Door Buster Combination Boxcar Opener. Safer for Operators, Easier on Boxcars Oftentimes on aging boxcars, plug door handles have the potential to spin out of control due to shifted loads, damaged doors, or […]
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.