Railway maintenance crews use 1" air impact wrenches to remove and tighten track bolts at rail joints and to service rolling stock. Soartec's railway range covers 1" drive twin hammer and pinless hammer models from 1,450 to 2,000 ft-lb, including 8" long-anvil models for hard-to-reach track bolts.
What railway work demands
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Fast, repeatable bolting: track work involves long runs of identical bolts, so crews need tools that loosen and run down each one quickly.
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Corroded fasteners: track bolts are exposed to weather year-round, so breakaway torque is often far above installation torque.
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Field portability: crews work along the line, often from mobile compressors, so tool weight and air supply matter.
Recommended tools by task
| Task |
Tool |
Soartec models |
| Track and rail joint bolts |
1" impact wrench, twin hammer |
WS-2068 (2,000 ft-lb), WS-2078 (1,900 ft-lb) |
| Same tasks, pinless hammer preferred |
1" impact wrench, pinless hammer |
WS-2068P (1,920 ft-lb) |
| Recessed track bolts and deep-reach bolting |
1" impact wrench, twin hammer, 8" long anvil |
WS-2068L (1,600 ft-lb), WS-2078L (1,450 ft-lb) |
FAQ
What impact wrench is used for railway track bolts?
A 1" drive air impact wrench in the 1,450–2,000 ft-lb range covers most track and rail joint bolts.
Why use a long-anvil impact wrench for track work?
The 8" anvil on WS-2068L and WS-2078L extends the tool's reach, so the socket gets to recessed or low-set track bolts without a separate extension bar.
Twin hammer or pinless hammer for track work?
Both handle repetitive heavy bolting. Twin hammer models strike twice per revolution; pinless models use a hammer design without pins.
Can you supply railway maintenance contractors in volume?
Yes. As a manufacturer, Soartec supplies contractors and distributors with bulk and OEM orders.
Equipping a track maintenance crew? Request a quote for OEM and bulk pricing.
