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 […]
Boxcar Openers
Durable Solutions for Challenging Unloading Tasks
Prepare your operators who face repetitive, challenging unloading tasks with durable equipment that gets the job done safely and improves productivity. Using unreliable unloading equipment can make the job of material receiving much more difficult than necessary. Lack of equipment or equipment that is unsuitable for certain work environments further compromises safety and efficiency. Oftentimes, […]
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 […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Boxcar Unloading
Educate your operators on how to execute the boxcar unloading process safely and efficiently and equip them with the proper tools to get the job done. Improve your operator’s boxcar unloading process by recognizing potential hazards and implementing key best practices: Don’t: Expect every boxcar to arrive undamaged or properly loaded In an operator’s ideal […]
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, […]
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.