Tie Shear

Allows for easy removal of damaged ties

The Tie Shear is ideal for use when obstructions or close adjacent tracks make horizontal removal of a full tie difficult or impossible. The Tie Shear uses two scissor-style workheads to cut the ties into pieces, allowing for easier removal of the shorter tie sections.

After the cut takes place, the operator can opt to:

• Have the center tie section automatically drop back into the crib
• Propel the machine forward and drop the center tie section in another location

Integrated tie kickers

The integrated tie kickers can push out either or both of the left and right tie pieces, allowing greater control in obstructed or constricted areas. Intuitive controls allow the operator to easily select between left, right, or both direction kicks. During the kicking process, the center tie section is lifted, creating space for the sections on either end to be kicked out.

Rail clamps hold the rail structure firmly in place during the shearing and kicking operations.

Adjusts for different tie depths

Simple potentiometer settings allow the operator to quickly adjust for different tie depths. In addition, the maximum cut depth can be easily set as well.

Stock fewer maintenance parts

Since the Tie Shear uses many of the same components as other Nordco machiens - in particular, the Cribber and the TRIPP Tie Remover/Inserter - you can stock fewer maintenance parts on your parts wagon.