Railway Three-Tine Rake

I. Product Overview

The Railway Three-Tine Rake is a professional manual tool independently developed by Yuerui International, specifically designed for the cleaning, leveling and sorting of ballast in railway track beds. Featuring a optimized three-tine structure, this product is tailored to the narrow space operation characteristics of railway track beds, enabling efficient removal of debris, weeds and loose soil between ballast gaps while avoiding damage to rail fasteners and sleeper components. It is widely applicable to high-speed railways, conventional railways and urban rail transit maintenance scenarios, serving as an indispensable portable tool for railway operation and maintenance teams. With its lightweight design, durable material selection and ergonomic operation, it effectively improves the efficiency of track bed cleaning work, enhances the stability of the track structure, and provides reliable support for the safe operation of railway systems.

II. Core Specifications

III. Core Advantages

(1) Optimized Three-Tine Structure & Efficient Cleaning

The scientifically designed three-tine layout balances cleaning efficiency and operation flexibility. The 80mm reasonable tine spacing can quickly sift out small debris while retaining the ballast, avoiding the loss of effective ballast during cleaning. The tines are processed with a curved arc design, which enhances the digging and raking force, making it easy to remove weeds and compacted debris in the track bed. Compared with traditional multi-tine rakes, it has better maneuverability in narrow spaces between sleepers, improving the cleaning efficiency of hard-to-reach areas.

(2) High-Strength Tines & Durable Performance

The tines are made of high-quality 65Mn high-carbon steel, which undergoes quenching and tempering heat treatment, resulting in high hardness and excellent wear resistance. They can withstand repeated raking and digging without bending or breaking. The black oxide coating on the surface of the tines forms a dense anti-rust layer, effectively resisting corrosion from rain, snow, dust and track bed moisture. The double fixation method of rivets and adhesive ensures a firm connection between the tines and the handle, avoiding loosening during high-intensity operation, and the service life is twice that of ordinary rakes.

(3) Ergonomic Design & Labor-Saving Operation

The handle adopts an ergonomic straight design with a moderate diameter, which fits the palm contour and reduces the pressure on the hand during long-term holding. The anti-slip rubber sleeve at the end of the handle enhances grip force, avoiding slipping even in oily or wet environments. The lightweight design (minimum 1.2kg) reduces the labor intensity of operators, making it easy to carry and use for a long time. The long-handle model can help operators clean without bending over, further reducing physical fatigue.

(4) Safe Protection & Wide Adaptability

The top of the tines is polished to a rounded edge, avoiding scratches on rail fasteners, sleepers and rail surfaces during operation, protecting the integrity of railway components. The product is compatible with the track bed environments of high-speed railways, conventional railways and urban rail transit, and can be used for the cleaning and maintenance of ballast in different types of track beds (concrete sleeper, wooden sleeper). It can operate normally in extreme temperature ranges from -35℃ to 70℃, adapting to various harsh outdoor working conditions.

IV. Application Scenarios

This manual maintenance tool is widely used in global railway operation and maintenance scenarios, including:

• Daily Track Bed Maintenance: Cleaning debris, weeds and loose soil between ballast gaps to ensure the stability of the track structure;
• Post-Rainy Season Maintenance: Removing mud and sludge in the track bed after rain to prevent ballast consolidation and reduce track bearing capacity;
• High-Speed Railway Track Bed Finishing: Precise cleaning and leveling of ballast in high-speed railway track beds to meet high-precision operation requirements;
• Urban Rail Transit Maintenance: Cleaning the track bed of subways and light rails, adapting to the narrow space operation environment of underground tunnels;
• Railway Construction Auxiliary: Assisting in the sorting and leveling of ballast during new railway construction and track renovation projects.

V. Brand Commitment

As a global leader in railway operation and maintenance tools, Yuerui International has always adhered to the concept of "practicality, durability and safety" and is committed to providing high-quality products for the global railway industry. The Railway Three-Tine Rake is manufactured in strict accordance with international railway tool standards, and each unit undergoes rigorous hardness testing, wear resistance testing and connection firmness testing before leaving the factory to ensure that its performance meets the actual operation needs. We provide comprehensive pre-sales consultation and after-sales services, including product selection guidance, quality assurance and maintenance support. Yuerui International is willing to work with global railway operation and maintenance teams to improve the efficiency and quality of track bed maintenance work and jointly safeguard the safe and stable operation of global railway systems.