Find out how changes in the grain industry increased demand for the Hopper Trailer Opener, the world’s first handheld, powered grain trailer opener. Introducing a Safer Solution to Help Solve Common Industry Challenges Prior to the introduction of the Hopper Trailer Opener (HTO), Arnold Company would occasionally receive inquiries about a product for opening grain […]
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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 […]
6 Questions to Ask Before Choosing Railcar Unloading Equipment
Choosing the right railcar unloading equipment helps you work safer, faster, and better. On any given day, your operators might be up against a multitude of challenges that significantly impact their productivity. Damaged or rusty railcars, sticky products, shifted loads, and unsafe unloading conditions not only slow things down but jeopardize their safety. You cannot […]
4 Ways to Reduce Operator Fatigue
Reduce operator fatigue with efficient unloading equipment that prioritizes safety. When it comes to the safety of your operators, there’s no room for compromise. Operators often experience difficult, or in many cases, hazardous working environments that can slow down the unloading process. For over 30 years, the Arnold Company’s Door Demon® line of railcar openers, […]
Safety Solutions for the Ethanol Receiving Industry
Arnold Company’s Door Demon® line of railcar openers, hopper trailer openers, and vibration equipment improve safety and increase efficiency for the ethanol receiving industry. Safety and speed are critical factors throughout the process of receiving ethanol. As a manufacturer of unloading equipment for railcars and hopper trailers, Arnold Company specializes in providing custom safety and […]
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 […]
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.