RAIL LIVE: GEISMAR UNVEILS MANTIS AND NAUTILUS

At the 2023 Rail Live exhibition in the United Kingdom, Geismar unveiled its two new battery-powered machines for sustainable on-track bolting and rail de-stressing operations. Geismar not only brought an exhaustive solutions showcase but also unveiled these innovations from the Activion^® systems range that pave the way for Geismar’s legacy for continuous innovation and a more sustainable way to rail.

Mantis, the innovative electric impact wrench
While nowadays’ fastening equipment is still mostly powered by petrol engines and made for traditional use by operators, the Mantis impact wrench brings a new way of coachscrewing and bolting. Integrating two 5 Ah or 12 Ah batteries for up to 600 unscrewing cycles, the brand-new patented vibration absorption technology of its chassis offers a great reduction in hand/arm vibration levels, henceforth allowing a full day of continuous work.

Developing up to 4,000 N.m torque to unloose the tightest bolts or coachscrews and integrating a quick socket change system, no other bolting equipment has ever been so modular and efficient on track.

Versatile, Mantis speeds up bolting operations while being safe to use by the operator and, also, for all track fastenings by integrating an easy access 3-position torque limiter selector.

This system, featuring its patented chassis brings a new way for workers to operate by being safer, more ergonomic, and allowing effortless operations in combination with its new support trolley.




Nautilus, the best ally for decarbonated de-stressing operations
Building on the idea of electrifying each part of today’s and tomorrow’s railway worksites, Geismar took the leap in favour of combining technologies to comply with current and future needs. Introducing the high-pressure Nautilus electro-hydraulic unit: a dual output battery-powered unit designed to provide all hydraulic power needed for rail de-stressing and shearing operations. The perfect balance between hydraulic machinery and emission-free operation, powered by the high-capacity 1,400 Wh Activion^® battery.

Featuring a powerful brushless motor that is not only lighter but provides longer-lasting life and higher reliability, Nautilus is also a flexible partner on de-stressing worksites thanks to a precise hydraulic flow control which can feed up to two machines simultaneously.

Compatible with TH-series rail tensors and ESN-series weld shearing machines, Geismar presents its actual vision of emission-free de-stressing operations on worksites.