Select from an extensive variety of Hopper Gate Railcar Openers designed for safety and engineered for efficiency.
Choosing the Proper Equipment
Our knowledgeable team works alongside you to understand your needs and identify the challenges in your environment. When your operators face damaged hopper gates, jams resulting from packed railcars, or unsafe unloading conditions, we offer the proper solution that allows them to safely and efficiently open and close hopper gates.
In order to equip you with the ideal fit for your needs or even custom design certain aspects of your hopper gate opener, we evaluate the following criteria:
- What commodity is unloaded and where it is discharged to
- Frequency and number of railcars received
- Capstan type
- Possible space limitations at the unloading site
- Available power sources: compressed air, electricity, etc.
Prevent injuries and increase productivity with these Hopper Gate Railcar Openers:
Two-Wheel Units
These units provide a combination of usability and mobility for every environment.
“Dragon” – Pneumatic (Air)
AC Electric
DC Battery
Beam Mounted Units
This line of units features a heavy duty “trolley” which mounts to a standard 6″ beam and easily slides back and forth.
“Multi-Position”
Ride-On Multi-Position
“Demon-Fly”
Device Mounted Units
These units mount to devices like a forklift or skid-steer for ease of use within your working environment.
“Fork Devil”
for Forklift Devices
“Quick-Tach”
for Skid-Steer Devices
“Conveyor Fly”
for Conveyors
Manually Operated Units
Low-cost alternative for lower volume operations or as a backup unit, this manual unit allows the operator to get out from under the railcar, while putting the operator in a better position to open difficult gates.
“Demon Stick”
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.