Pressure Differential Hopper Cars
Suitable Commodities
Agricultural and Food Products- Flour
- Grain Meals
- Starch Products
- Grain Mill Products
- Ashes
- Bentonite Clay
- Calcium Carbonate
- Dry Caustic Soda
- Cement
- Clay
- Diatomaceous Earth
- Dry Chemicals
- Fly Ash
- Foundry Sand
- Gypsum Products
- Industrial Sand
- Kaolin Clay
- Lime
- Nonmetallic Minerals
- Roofing Materials
- Soda Ash
- Sodium Compounds
- Talc
- Vermiculite
- Zeolites, Natural
Capacity:
3,230 cubic foot of capacity for denser products, such as cement and clay; 5,660 cubic foot for lighter products, such as flour and starch.Gross Rail Weight Limit:
Cars built for the requirements of 286,000 lbs. or 263,000 lbs. gross rail weight limits.Unloading System:
Closed loop system designed to provide quick unloading of fine dry products where flow characteristics are aided by regulated air pressure.Loading Hatch Covers:
Atmosphere tight covers with round hatches.Interior Linings:
Cars can be interior lined with a variety of coatings suitable for food grade service or other product driven requirements.