CRRC · 96-HEAD MAINLINE GRINDING

Trem de retificação ferroviária CRRC GMC-96B

The CRRC GMC-96B is a seven-car, 96-head rail grinding train for preventive and corrective treatment on mainline and high-speed railway infrastructure. CRRC lists a 145 m train length, bidirectional grinding at 3–15 km/h, 100 km/h self-propelled speed and 120 km/h maximum coupled speed.

Technical profile based on CRRC manufacturer data and engineering literature

CRRC GMC-96B 96-head rail grinding train
CRRC GMC-96B rail grinding train. Manufacturer image.
Cabeças de retificação96
Train formation7 cars
Velocidade de retificação3–15 km/h
Referência da roda250 × 78 × 150 mm

Visão geral da máquina

O que é o CRRC GMC-96B?

The GMC-96B is a large production rail grinder developed within CRRC for high-output mainline maintenance. It combines high-speed hydromechanical transmission for transfer with hydrostatic low-constant-speed transmission for controlled grinding passes.

The train carries rail-profile and corrugation measurement equipment so operators can plan grinding patterns and verify the longitudinal result. Published engineering literature describes one power car and six grinding cars, 96 individually angle- and pressure-adjustable grinding wheels, and 99 grinding modes.

Resposta direta: the CRRC GMC-96B is a 145 m, seven-car, 96-head grinding train that works in both directions at 3–15 km/h. It is designed for periodic and corrective rail reprofiling, not switch-only or hand-guided grinding.

Entity clarification: this page covers the CRRC-produced GMC-96B. It is not the GMC-96X model catalogued under GEMAC. Similar model numbers do not establish a common manufacturer, grinding system or consumable specification.

Maintenance scope

What rail defects does the GMC-96B treat?

Remoção de ondulações

Corrective passes reduce longitudinal wave wear and restore a smoother running surface.

Rail-profile restoration

Multiple adjustable heads distribute material removal across the rail head and gauge corner.

Gauge-corner and lip treatment

Grinding programmes address rail lip formation and profile deviation under repeated traffic.

Defeitos superficiais locais

CRRC lists saddle wear, depressed welds and squamous or fish-scale cracking among the treatment targets.

Programme selection depends on the measured defect, rail section, target profile, required removal and available possession time. The machine is used for both periodic maintenance and corrective restoration.

Published technical data

CRRC GMC-96B specifications

EspecificaçõesValor publicadoSource qualification
Formation7 cars1 power car + 6 grinding cars
Total length145 mCRRC official value; literature also rounds to about 150 m
Grinding heads / wheels96Individually adjustable angle and pressure
Velocidade de retificação3–15 km/hBidirectional
Maximum self-propelled speed100 km/hBidirectional
Maximum coupled speed120 km/hCRRC official value
Grinding-angle range−70° to +20°One engineering paper; another industry table gives +15°
Minimum working curve250 mGMC-96B literature; CRRC general GMC96 page lists 300 m
Grinding modes99Engineering-literature value
Grinding-motor power18.5 kWPer motor in comparative industry table; verify fleet configuration
Rail sections50 / 60 / 75 kg/mEngineering-literature reference
Typical removal capabilityAt least 0.2 mm/passProgramme and rail condition dependent
Longitudinal accuracy0.02 mm at 300 mm; 0.2 mm at 1,000 mmMaximum amplitude within stated wavelength ranges
Evidence and configuration control

Which GMC-96B values require fleet confirmation?

The CRRC Chinese GMC-96B page is the controlling source used here for formation length, travel speeds, grinding speed and longitudinal accuracy. Model-specific engineering literature supplies the 96-head arrangement, 99 modes, rail sections and the 250 m working-radius reference.

Curve radius: 250 or 300 m

GMC-96B-focused literature states 250 m. The separate CRRC English Type GMC96 page states 300 m and may describe another configuration or a broader type designation.

Field-side angle: +15° or +20°

One engineering paper records −70° to +20°; a later comparative industry table records −70° to +15°. Use the fleet manual for programme limits.

Wheel thickness: 77 or 78 mm

The selected product and SPENO RR24 reference use 78 mm. A third-party GMC-96B project document records 77 mm.

Manufacturer identity

GMC-96B is assigned to CRRC in this page. GMC-96X remains a separate GEMAC library entity and must not inherit the 96B data set.

Procurement rule: model-family data is not a substitute for the vehicle serial number, grinding-unit drawing, existing wheel marking and operator-approved consumable list.

Princípio de funcionamento

How does the GMC-96B grinding system work?

Medida

Profile and corrugation systems establish the starting rail condition and provide data for the treatment plan.

Program

One of the available grinding modes assigns wheel angles, pressure and removal distribution across the rail head.

Moagem

Ninety-six abrasive units work during a controlled 3–15 km/h pass using low-constant-speed transmission.

Verificar

Post-pass measurements are compared with longitudinal and transverse acceptance targets.

Model identity

CRRC GMC-96B vs. GEMAC GMC-96X

Identity pointGMC-96BGMC-96X
Manufacturer identityCRRCGEMAC in this library classification
Unidades de moagem9696
Published grinding-speed range3–15 km/h3–24 km/h in comparative literature
Consumable selectionVerify GMC-96B wheel and installed unitUse GMC-96X-specific documentation

The shared “96” designation describes grinding-unit count, not interchangeable equipment. Procurement records should state the complete suffix, manufacturer, fleet number, installed grinding-unit drawing and existing wheel marking.

Referência do disco de retificação

Rebolo para trilhos de 250 × 78 × 150 mm

This page uses the same wheel reference as the SPENO RR24 entry: a 250 × 78 × 150 mm resin-bonded zirconia-alumina rail grinding wheel with a published maximum peripheral speed of 50 m/s. Compatibility must be confirmed against the installed GMC-96B grinding unit.

250 x 78 x 150 mm grinding wheel referenced for CRRC GMC-96B
Dimensões
250 × 78 × 150 mm
Diâmetro externo
250 mm
Espessura
78 mm
Diâmetro interno
150 mm
Abrasivo
Zircônia-alúmina
Título
Ligação com resina
Velocidade máxima
50 m/s
Referência da máquina
GMC-96B / selected RR24

Dimensional verification required: one third-party project document lists a GMC-96B wheel as 250 × 77 × 150 mm, while this page follows the user-confirmed RR24 reference of 250 × 78 × 150 mm. Confirm the actual wheel label, thickness tolerance, mounting geometry, maximum RPM and approved drawing before ordering.

Lista de verificação para solicitação de cotação

Informações necessárias antes de fazer o pedido

01 · Confirm GMC-96B, not GMC-96X
02 · Fleet number and grinding-unit position
03 · Marcações existentes nas rodas e fotografias
04 · 77 mm vs 78 mm thickness confirmation
05 · Bore, mounting geometry and maximum RPM
06 · Quantidade, destino e data de entrega
Dúvidas do comprador

CRRC GMC-96B FAQ

O que é o CRRC GMC-96B?

It is a seven-car, 96-head production rail grinding train for preventive and corrective mainline treatment.

Quem fabrica o GMC-96B?

The GMC-96B covered here is a CRRC-produced machine. It should not be confused with the GMC-96X catalogued under GEMAC.

How many grinding wheels does it use?

Published engineering literature describes 96 angle- and pressure-adjustable grinding wheels.

Qual é a velocidade de retificação da GMC-96B?

A CRRC divulga uma faixa bidirecional de velocidade de retificação de 3 a 15 km/h.

How long is the train?

CRRC lists seven cars and a total length of 145 m. Some technical literature rounds the length to about 150 m.

Why do some GMC-96B specifications differ?

Sources may describe different fleet configurations or use the broader GMC96 designation. The vehicle manual and serial-number-specific drawings should control curve radius, angle limits and consumables.

Que defeitos ele consegue eliminar?

Applications include corrugation, rail lip, saddle wear, depressed welds, profile deviation and fish-scale surface cracking.

Qual rebanho está sendo mencionado?

This page references a 250 × 78 × 150 mm resin-bonded zirconia-alumina wheel, matching the SPENO RR24 page. Fleet-specific compatibility remains subject to confirmation.

Are GMC-96B and GMC-96X consumables interchangeable?

Do not assume interchangeability. Confirm the full model suffix, manufacturer, wheel marking, dimensions, mounting geometry, RPM and approved grinding-unit drawing.

Fontes e notas de revisão

  1. CRRC GMC-96B official product reference — formation, speeds, applications and longitudinal accuracy.
  2. CRRC Beijing Erqi industry product range.
  3. Journal of Mechanical Engineering paper — grinding-unit count, formation, angle range, modes, curve radius and comparative GMC-96X data.
  4. SPENO RR24 model page — reference wheel specification requested for this entry.
  5. 250 × 78 × 150 mm wheel product page.

Prepared 17 September 2026. Manufacturer claims and literature values are attributed separately. Wheel compatibility remains subject to fleet-specific technical verification.

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