Rail Welding Equipment

Straight Stone Grinders (04600-04650-04700-04750)

Pandrol Straight Stone Grinders are powerful, safe grinding tools that can be used in a wide range of applications on rail, including field welds, frogs and switch points. Four models are available – clockwise rotation (04600), clockwise rotation with trigger (04650), counter-clockwise rotation (04700), and counter-clockwise rotation with trigger (04750). The models without a trigger have an on-off valve. All come in a high-strength aluminium housing with rigid handles, enhancing operator safety.

Product overview

This grinder range features both clockwise and counter-clockwise models, with either a safety trigger or on/off valve. Lightweight and durable, each unit delivers 10 gpm flow and includes sealed bearings and rub pads for low-maintenance reliability.

  • Available in multiple configurations (rotation and trigger type) to suit specific rail grinding needs and safety preferences.
  • Features heat-isolated, rigid handles and sealed bearings for enhanced operator comfort and long-term tool protection.
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Benefits of Straight Stone Grinder (04600 / 04650 / 04700 / 04750)

01

Variety for Optimal Efficiency and Safety

The range of Straight Stone Grinders available – clockwise or counter-clockwise, with an on/off valve or safety trigger – offers different solutions to ensure optimum efficiency, operator comfort and safety.

02

Powerful and Precise Grinding

The grinders are powerful for their size, enabling efficient, precise grinding on rail.

03

Multi-Application Tool

One tool can be used for a range of applications, including field welds, frogs and switch points. This reduces the number of tools that operators have to carry.

04

Robust and Cost-Effective Design

The grinders are extremely robust, with a strong aluminium housing and rub pads that extend their life and reduce cost.

05

Low Maintenance with Sealed Bearings

Sealed bearings reduce the need for maintenance.

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Ergonomic Features for Operator Comfort

The Straight Stone Grinders have a range of ergonomic features – including rigid handles, heat isolation from hand holds, light weight and compact size – that make them an excellent choice for operator comfort and safety.

Technical features of Straight Stone Grinder (04600 / 04650 / 04700 / 04750)

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Powerful flow

All of the Straight Stone Grinders operate at 10 gpm (38 lpm), providing the power for strategic grinding in all parts of the rail.

02

Clockwise and counter-clockwise

The grinders are available with either clockwise rotation (models 04600 and 04650) or counter-clockwise rotation (models 04700 and 04750).

03

On/off valve or safety trigger

The grinders are available with either an on/off valve (models 04600 and 04650) or an engineered safety trigger (models 04700 and 04750).

04

Ergonomic handle design

The Straight Stone Grinders have strong, rigid handles that are isolated from hydraulic hoses to protect operators’ hands from the heat of the hydraulic flow.

05

Rub pads

Rub pads are fitted to either side of the stone guard, decreasing wear when grinding the ball of rail.

06

Sealed bearings

The tools’ sealed bearings are robust and protected from dirt.

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