Pneumatic Retarders
Reliable Railcar Control. Lower Operating Costs.
Precision Rail’s pneumatic retarders are engineered to provide dependable speed control and car holding while reducing maintenance requirements and air consumption. Designed for long service life and reliable performance, they’re trusted by rail operators throughout North America and the world.
M96 BX Bladder
The Model 96 (M96) Steel Cylinder Pneumatic Retarder is the foundation of Precision Rail & Manufacturing’s railcar control solutions. Engineered to provide dependable speed control and car holding, the M96 combines rugged construction with fast, efficient operation to improve rail yard safety, increase throughput and reduce operating costs. Trusted throughout North America, it’s built to deliver reliable performance in demanding freight rail environments.
Key Benefits
- Improves railcar speed control and positioning
- Reduces compressed air consumption
- Fast response for efficient rail yard operations
- Low-profile design helps minimize damage from low-clearance railcars
- Built for long-term reliability and reduced maintenance
Key Features
- Rugged steel cylinder construction
- Fast-acting pneumatic operation
- Compatible with the Gripper™ Air Control System
- Low-profile design for improved equipment protection
- Responsive open and close performance for precise railcar control
Applications
- Classification yards
- Marshalling operations
- Railcar switching
- Freight rail facilities
- Industrial rail applications
Hydraulic Retarders
Powerful Performance with Simplified Maintenance.
Built on decades of rail engineering experience, our hydraulic retarders deliver precise railcar control with lower maintenance requirements and dependable performance. Whether upgrading an existing installation or planning a new system, Precision Rail offers solutions designed for long-term reliability.
Pacesetter™
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Key Benefits
- Improves railcar speed control and positioning
- Reduces compressed air consumption
- Fast response for efficient rail yard operations
- Low-profile design helps minimize damage from low-clearance railcars
- Built for long-term reliability and reduced maintenance
Key Features
- Rugged steel cylinder construction
- Fast-acting pneumatic operation
- Compatible with the Gripper™ Air Control System
- Low-profile design for improved equipment protection
- Responsive open and close performance for precise railcar control
Applications
- Classification yards
- Marshalling operations
- Railcar switching
- Freight rail facilities
- Industrial rail applications
Skate Retarders
Simple. Durable. Dependable.
Precision Rail’s skate retarders provide effective braking and holding performance for applications requiring complete railcar control. Available in both inert and hydraulic configurations, these products are designed to maximize reliability while minimizing maintenance.
AR-2
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Key Benefits
- Improves railcar speed control and positioning
- Reduces compressed air consumption
- Fast response for efficient rail yard operations
- Low-profile design helps minimize damage from low-clearance railcars
- Built for long-term reliability and reduced maintenance
Key Features
- Rugged steel cylinder construction
- Fast-acting pneumatic operation
- Compatible with the Gripper™ Air Control System
- Low-profile design for improved equipment protection
- Responsive open and close performance for precise railcar control
Applications
- Classification yards
- Marshalling operations
- Railcar switching
- Freight rail facilities
- Industrial rail applications
Car Holding Devices
Secure Railcars with Confidence.
Our car holding devices are designed to safely secure individual railcars or entire trains during loading, maintenance and yard operations. Engineered for dependable performance, our products help improve safety while supporting more efficient rail operations.
Iron Python
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Key Features
- Improves railcar speed control and positioning
- Reduces compressed air consumption
- Fast response for efficient rail yard operations
- Low-profile design helps minimize damage from low-clearance railcars
- Built for long-term reliability and reduced maintenance
Key Benefits
- Rugged steel cylinder construction
- Fast-acting pneumatic operation
- Compatible with the Gripper™ Air Control System
- Low-profile design for improved equipment protection
- Responsive open and close performance for precise railcar control
Applications
- Classification yards
- Marshalling operations
- Railcar switching
- Freight rail facilities
- Industrial rail applications
Presence Detection
Accurate Detection for Safer Operations.
Our presence detection systems provide reliable train and railcar detection across a wide range of applications. Designed for dependable operation in demanding environments, they help improve safety, efficiency and operational awareness.
P2-Tech™
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Key Benefits
- Improves railcar speed control and positioning
- Reduces compressed air consumption
- Fast response for efficient rail yard operations
- Low-profile design helps minimize damage from low-clearance railcars
- Built for long-term reliability and reduced maintenance
Key Features
- Rugged steel cylinder construction
- Fast-acting pneumatic operation
- Compatible with the Gripper™ Air Control System
- Low-profile design for improved equipment protection
- Responsive open and close performance for precise railcar control
Applications
- Classification yards
- Marshalling operations
- Railcar switching
- Freight rail facilities
- Industrial rail applications
Switching Systems
Built to Perform in Any Condition.
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Quick Switch™
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Key Benefits
- Improves railcar speed control and positioning
- Reduces compressed air consumption
- Fast response for efficient rail yard operations
- Low-profile design helps minimize damage from low-clearance railcars
- Built for long-term reliability and reduced maintenance
Key Features
- Rugged steel cylinder construction
- Fast-acting pneumatic operation
- Compatible with the Gripper™ Air Control System
- Low-profile design for improved equipment protection
- Responsive open and close performance for precise railcar control
Applications
- Classification yards
- Marshalling operations
- Railcar switching
- Freight rail facilities
- Industrial rail applications
Specialty Tools
Reliable Solutions Beyond Railcar Control.
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AR2 Gauge/Text Pump
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Compact Impact Driver
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Brake Shoe Gauge
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Long Hex T-Handles
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Pneumatic Combo Wrench
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Fulcrum Pin Lead
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Sockets
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Open Crow Foot Wrench
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Beam Return Spring Installer
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Beam Lifting Device
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Active Spring Lifting Device
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AR2 Gauge-Kit
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