Lennings Rail Services own, operate and maintain a fleet of MK3, MK2 and Series 200 heavy-duty on-track tamping machines throughout the southern African rail market. These machines are locally built under licence from the Harsco Group of the USA and are adapted to suit local conditions and requirements.
The MK3 Tamper is a high production, 16-tool combination turnout and open line tamper. Automated operation and electronic controls provide for accurate and reliable performance. The machine is computer controlled and comes equipped with a laser alignment system. Production rates in excess of 18 sleepers/min. can be achieved with a high resultant track geometry.
A "Split-Head" 16 tool turnout MK3 tamper is also available - eliminating the time consuming tool change-out requirement of the MK3 "combination" machine.
The robust MK2 and series 200 Tampers are ideally suited for construction type tamping requirements due to its long relative base for lifting and alignment. Reasonable production can be achieved under these conditions - 12 to 15 sleepers/min. In addition to the long relative base, the machines can be fitted with a laser alignment system. Off-tracking equipment is standard on all machines.
