08-32 08-16

Levelling, lining
and tamping machines

The proven tamping machines in operation worldwide

08-32 08-16
Tamping machines in compact design:
successful for over 25 years
Plasser & Theurer built the first two-axled tamping machines
at the start of the 1950s with a very short wheelbase. The
tamping units were positioned between the front axle and the
middle axle. The track was levelled and lined manually directly
in front of the tamping machine using track jacks.
The next step was the cantilever design: the tamping units
were mounted in front of the front axle to increase the
accuracy of the manual levelling process.
Further technical development was aimed at relieving the men
of strenuous manual labour. More and more functions were
incorporated into the tamping machines. Levelling, lifting and
lining were later carried out by specially developed work units
and measuring systems.
The railway administrations also placed new demands:
higher travelling speed, placement in train formation,
treatment of heavy types of permanent way with concrete
sleepers and rails weighing 60 kg/m and more. All these
demands required a new orientation in the design of the
tamping machines.
A new era began in 1970: the first levelling, lining and tamping
machine of the 07 series was built with standard railway
vehicle features. All work units were positioned between the
axles, the long wheelbase permitted a smooth bending line
during the lifting and lining process.

The Duomatic 08-32

and Plasser 08-16
today:
Four-axled machines in standard railway vehicle design,
with or without material car. The sturdy frame construction
takes account of the special requirements made by lifting and
lining forces on heavy permanent way designs. Two-axled
bogies ensure smooth running. Efficient work units and
measuring systems guarantee that an exact and long-lasting
track geometry is produced.
The availability of the machines could be increased further
by applying computer technology. Processor control also
permits simpler designs. For example, the complex design of
the front reference point for the levelling and lining chords has
been replaced by a fixed positioning; the required correction
values are sent to the computer electronically. A range of
optional equipment is also available, such as a laser sighting
device, multi-channel recorder, air-conditioning units for work
and driving cabin.
This concept has proven reliable in countless operations.

For efficient and economical track

maintenance

Articulated design was introduced in 1975. This was the

beginning of the 08 series: levelling, lining and tamping
machines in compact design with integrated material car.

The machine
1 Main frame
The frame is made of shaped sections, rolled profiles and
steel sheets, produced using the most up-to-date welding
methods.

2 Tamping units
Two independent action tamping units are mounted directly
in front of the rear bogie. The subframes are laterally
displaceable, which permits automatic centring of the units
over the rails during work in curves. The two heavy-duty

Levelling, lining and tamping machines

Duomatic 08-32

Plasser 08-16

tamping units work according to the well-proven nonsynchronous uniform pressure tamping principle. Force
equilibrium between the tine pairs, directional vibration in the
squeeze direction and the ideal vibration frequency of 35 Hz
guarantee completely uniform tamping.

occurrence of tilting moments and any excessive wear on rail

fastenings. For transfer travel the units are lifted and locked.
At the start of work they are lowered onto the track and
remain there during the entire work process.

The following models are available:

5 Drivers cabin

Duomatic 08-32: two two-sleeper tamping units with

a total of 32 tamping tines for tamping two sleepers per
tamping cycle.

The front cabin houses the operating and monitoring controls

for the lining and levelling system as well as all necessary
controls for transfer travel. The cabin is reached by side steps
and sliding doors.

Plasser 08-16: two single-sleeper tamping units with

a total of 16 tamping tines for tamping one sleeper per
tamping cycle.

6 Drive and work cabin

3 Sleeper-end consolidators
On request, hydraulically powered sleeper-end consolidators
can be mounted level with the tamping units or the rear
bogie. During tamping these fill up the empty gap occurring
at the ends of the sleeper during the lining process.
This permits optimum fixation of the track in lifted and lined
position.

In the rear cabin all the controls for transfer travel are
available. Moreover, the operating and monitoring controls for
controlling and monitoring the work units are clearly laid out.
The cabin is reached by side steps and sliding doors.
Both cabins are equipped with large safety glass windows.
A good view during work and transfer travel is assured. An
intercom system between the two cabins is fitted in standard
design. The high level of working comfort is achieved by
extensive soundproofing and vibration dampening. There is an
end-to-end roof between the two cabins.

4 Lifting and lining units

The two well-proven roller lifting and lining units lift and line
the track in one operation. The units have a total of four roller
lifting clamps. The distribution of the lifting forces and the
exact centring of the units over the rails prevent the

7 GVA 97 and ALC

Both systems calculate the correction values for maintenance
in track curves and pass on the results continuously to the
measuring systems during work.

Duomatic 08-32, Plasser 08-16

When the target geometry is known, the required

target data is keyed into the computer before start of
work manually or by floppy disk externally from the
EM-SAT track survey car (only with ALC). During work
the data are passed continuously to the measuring
systems of the tamping machine.
When the target geometry is unknown, the
machines own measuring system first records the
track parameters in a separate measuring run.
Then an electronic compensation is performed using
the computer. Reference points such as bridges or
level crossings are recording by pressing the function
keys during the measuring run.
ALC automatic guiding computer
The ALC automatic guiding computer is an industrial
computer, specially adapted and built by Plasser &
Theurer, with a colour monitor and a keyboard
with touch pad. The installed Flashcard (hard disk),
diskette and ZIP drive enable the extensive storage of
geometry data. A CD-Rom drive is also installed.
A high level of operating comfort is assured by the use
of the Windows user interface. Track geometry data
can be displayed in spreadsheet or graphic form.

Automatic guiding computer ALC

The machines Duomatic 08-32 and Plasser 08-16 can

be fitted alternatively with one of the two systems.
GVA 97 automatic geometry value adjustment
The GVA 97 is an industrial computer with an 8 MB
Flashcard (hard disk) to store the track geometry data,
a keyboard with touch pad and a colour monitor.
View of the working area
Like the ALC, operation is possible with known and
unknown target geometry.

8 Processor control
All work sequences and hydraulic processes are
controlled and monitored by a microprocessor.
The entire electronic system is built in modular design.
The program control contains a measuring and
monitoring system that enables a fast check of all
control functions.

Printed circuit board with processor control

Economy in track maintenance

The Duomatic 08-32 and 08-16 levelling,
lining and tamping machines are
proven and perfected machines to meet
all requirements of modern track
maintenance:
precise and long-lasting track geometry
maintenance even on heavy track
constructions
minimal strain on rails and fastenings
economical use even in short train
intervals

Duomatic 08-32 in operation

Their advantages:
proven and tested design
superior tamping quality thanks to
the non-synchronous uniform pressure
tamping principle
ideal vibration frequency of 35 Hz
directional, linear vibration
multi-point application on the track
during lifting and lining process

Two sleeper tamping unit of a Duomatic 08-32

computer-controlled measuring units

short set-up times
high working comfort
uniform spare parts within the 08 series
the worldwide Plasser & Theurer service
network

Single sleeper tamping unit of a Plasser 08-16

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Levelling, lining and tamping machines

Duomatic 08-32

Plasser 08-16

Four-axled machine, on request with single axle material car

Four-axled machine, on request with single axle material car

Technical data 08-32 (08-16)

Length over buffers
Height over top of rail
Width
Bogie pivot spacing
Bogie wheelbase
Wheel diameter

18 710 mm
3 285 mm
3 050 mm
11 000 mm
1 500 mm
730 mm

Gauge
Designs possible in gauges
from 1000 mm to 1676 mm
Machine mass
Axle loads of front bogie
Axle loads of rear bogie

1 435 mm

approx. 44 t (42t)
10 t each
12 t (11 t) each

Engine output

240 kW (326 HP)

Maximum travelling speed

self-propelled
towed

80 km/h*)
100 km/h*)
Plasser 08-16 with sound proofing
I6-E-5138

*) Subject to the observance of regulations concerning usage including operation,

maintenance, conveyance and the pertinent rules of vehicle registration.

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