Covered Hoppers
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Commodities: Cement, Roofing Granules, Sand
| Small Covered Hopper | |
| Feature | Attribute |
| Outlet Gates | Unloads bulk commodities by gravity |
| Bay Shape | Interior bay shape allows product to discharge using gravity |
| Hatch Covers/Round Design | Airtight round hatches reduces exposure to the elements and dust contamination |
| Hatch Covers/Trough Design | Airtight trough hatches run the entire length of the car for flexibility when loading product |
| Outlets Gates/Bays | 2 compartments per car |
| Cubic Capacity | Range from 2,900 to 3,200 cu. ft. |
| Gross Weight on Rail | Range from 263,000 to 286,000 lbs. |
| Load Limit | Range from 207,000 to 233,000 lbs. |
Commodities: Corn, Wheat, Barley, Fertilizer, Soda Ash
| Large Covered Hopper | |
| Feature | Attribute |
| Outlet Gates | Unloads bulk commodities by gravity |
| Bay Shape | Interior bay shape allows product to discharge using gravity |
| Hatch Covers/Round Design | Airtight round hatches reduces exposure to the elements and dust contamination |
| Hatch Covers/Trough Design | Airtight trough hatches run the entire length of the car for flexibility when loading product |
| Outlets Gates/Bays | 3 compartments per car |
| Cubic Capacity | Range from 4,600 to 5,200 cu. ft. |
| Gross Weight on Rail | Range from 263,000 to 286,000 lbs. |
| Load Limit | Range from 197,000 to 224,000 lbs. |
Commodities: Sugar, Rice
| Food-Grade Large Covered Hopper | |
| Feature | Attribute |
| Lined Interior | For smooth discharge of product |
| Double Outlet Gates | To reduce exposure to contamination |
| Bay Shape | Interior bay shape allows product to discharge using gravity |
| Hatch Covers/Round Design | Airtight round hatches reduces exposure to the elements and dust contamination |
| Hatch Covers/Trough Design | Airtight trough hatches run the entire length of the car for flexibility when loading product |
| Gravity Pneumatic Outlet Gates | Option to unload via conventional sliding gate or gravity pneumatic |
| Bays | 3 per car; gravity or gravity pneumatic |
| Cubic Capacity | Range from 4,600 to 5,200 cu. ft. |
| Gross Weight on Rail | Range from 263,000 to 286,000 lbs. |
| Load Limit | Range from 197,000 to 222,000 lbs. |
Covered Hoppers Comparison
| Small | Large | Food-Grade | |
| Capacity (cu. ft.) | 2,900 - 3,200 cu. ft. | 4,600 - 5,200 cu. ft. | 4,600 - 5,200 cu. ft. |
| Capacity (lbs.) | 263,000 - 286,000 lbs. | 263,000 - 286,000 lbs. | 263,000 - 286,000 lbs. |
| Car Length | 42 ft. | 60 - 65 ft. | 60 - 65 ft. |
| Max Height | 15.5 ft. | 15.5 ft. | 15.5 ft. |
| No. of Compartments | 2 | 3 | 3 - 4 |
| Loading Hatch Types | Circular or Trough | Circular or Trough | Circular or Trough |
| Hatch Alignment | Centered or Off-Center | Centered or Off-Center | Center or Off-Center |
| Gate Types | Gravity Only | Gravity Only | Gravity Pneumatic |
| No. of Gates | 2 | 3 | 3-4 |
| Gate Sizes | 13" x 24" or 13" x 42" | 24" x 30" or 13" x 43 3/4" | 13" x 42" or 30" x 30" |
| Gate Spacing | 11' 10" - 14' 10" | 12' 6" - 15' 3" | 15' 10" |
Loading and Unloading
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