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Automatic Twist Lock for Containers on Rail Cars - 68830

Model: 68830

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Product Benefits

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  • Secures containers to railcars in railroad applications
  • Fits all containers with ISO corner castings.
  • Easy weld application.
  • Universal-no rights or lefts.
  • Faster loading and unloading times by eliminating need for a ground man to lock/unlock manual locks.
  • Costs less to install and maintain.
  • U.S. Patent 4,626,155.
  • Rugged design ideal for specialty services such as garbage/waste haul and dirt/sand/coal haul.

Technical Diagram

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Physical Properties
  • Weldable forged steel base
  • Austempered ductile iron twist-head and shear block

Product Specifications subject to change without prior notice

Application Notices
Designed to fit ISO corner castings.
Meets all AAR M-952 requirements.
Can be deck mounted with no cutting.
Mounts to pedestal after pedestal is installed on the car for easiest lock positioning.
Patents
  • Patents: U. S. Patent 4,626,155
Service Parts
  • Lower Housing Assembly - 70254 - 1
  • Upper Housing Assembly - 70256 - 1
  • Rubber Spring - 68858 - 1
  • Steel Spring - 72064 - 1
  • FHSC Screw - 4 - 70258
  • 1/2 - 13 Nut - 70259 - 4