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Shoulder Ballast Cleaner

Shoulder Ballast Cleaner Machine

The ZYSZ-5 automatic hydraulic shoulder ballast cleaner is a highly efficient machine specifically designed to remove residual ballast from the rail sleeper shoulders.

Shoulder Ballast Cleaner for Sale

It is mostly used after major and medium maintenance work on ballasted railway tracks. This shoulder ballast cleaner employs a hydraulic wireless remote control system and an automatic running mechanism, which enables it to clean the sleeper surface and excess ballast in the track bed.
Since it can significantly enhance operational efficiency and reduce the intensity of manual labor, it serves as an essential innovative ballast cleaner tool in railway engineering.

Technical Parameters of ZYSZ-5 Shoulder Ballast Cleaner

Parameter Item Parameter Value
Gasoline Engine Model GX270
Engine Power 5.1 KW
Engine Speed 3600 r/min
Operating Efficiency ≥2 km/h
Output Voltage 12 V
System Pressure 8 MPa
Fuel Consumption 1.1 L/km
Unit Weight 98 kg
Total Machine Weight ≤464 kg
Dimensions (L×W×H) 2800×2800×1200 mm

Advantages and Features of Ballast Cleaner

Our Shoulder Ballast Cleaner has served hundreds of railway track maintenance works in Asia, especially gained trust and recommendations from customers.

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Ballast Sweeping Protective ShellBallast Sweeping Protective Shell
  • Efficient Operation: The automated cleaning efficiency reaches 2 km/h, which is over five times higher than manual operation.
  • Flexible Control: Supports wireless remote control for simple cleaning rail areas and manual mode, adapting to complex working environments.
  • Safe and Reliable: The protective cover design prevents ballast splashing, while the structure enables quick assembly and disassembly (time < 5 minutes).
  • Lightweight and Durable: The machine weighs ≤464 kg and is built from high-strength materials for long-term, high-intensity use.
  • Energy Saving and Environmental Protection: The low fuel consumption design (1.1 L/km) aligns with the principles of green construction.

Structural Design of ZYSZ-5 Shoulder Ballast Cleaner

The structure of ZYSZ-5 automatic hydraulic ballast sweeper consists of the following core components: a frame assembly, a Traveling Wheel, a hydraulic pump station, a ballast sweeping device, a protective shell and a wireless remote control.

Shoulder Ballast Cleaner Structure
  • The Travelling Wheel device consists of the front and rear running wheel groups arranged on the frame assembly and a hydraulic motor connected to the end of the rotating shaft of the front running wheel group.
  • The ballast sweeping device consists of a ballast sweeping shaft arranged on the frame assembly, multiple sets of bolt supports welded evenly, a ballast sweeping pipe mounted on the bolt supports, and a cycloidal motor connected to the end of the ballast sweeping shaft. Each set of bolt supports is symmetrically distributed with the center line of the ballast sweeping shaft as the symmetry center.
  • The length layout of the ballast sweeping pipe is designed according to the corresponding position of the rail sleeper.
  • The hydraulic pump station is connected to the hydraulic motor and the cycloidal motor.
  • The protective shell is a protective cover covering the top of the ballast sweeping device.

Shoulder Ballast Cleaner Operation and Maintenance

How Does ZYSZ-5 Shoulder Ballast Cleaner Work

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The ballast cleaner rotates the sweeping shaft with hydraulic pressure, which drives the sweeping pipe to clean the sleeper surface and the track bed. When used alongside a ballast remover, the lateral cleaning effect can be enhanced, fulfilling the "burying the pickaxe nest" function. The control system allows for manual and automatic mode switching, flexibly adapting to various operational requirements.

When to Use Ballast Cleaner
The ZYSZ-5 ballast cleaner is suitable for primarily utilized in the following situations:

  • Ballast cleaning after significant rail tamping operations on ballasted railway tracks.
  • Fast cleaning work requires of residual ballast on the rail sleeper.
  • Recycling and sorting of excess ballast in the railway track bed to restore track flatness.

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3 Tips for Ballast Cleaner Maintenance
When used frequently, regurlar inspection and sweeping pipe replacement shall be done for stable operation and efficiency. And rust prevention is necessary for long time storage.

  • Regularly inspect the oil pressure and sealing of the hydraulic system to ensure stable and continous operation.
  • To maintain cleaning efficiency, the ballast sweeping pipe should be promptly replaced after wear, otherwise the cleaning efficiency can not be guaranteed..
  • It is advisable to perform rust prevention treatment on the gasoline engine when it is not used for extended periods.

Market Application Cases

Shoulder-Ballast-Cleaner Machine Application

The ZYSZ-5 automatic hydraulic ballast cleaner has established itself as benchmark equipment in railway maintenance due to its high efficiency, safety, and flexibility. In the future, with the further integration of intelligent technology, this product will play an even greater role in railway operation and maintenance around the world. For more details and technical support, please contact the professional engineer team of AGICO now.


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