Heil Rapid Rail Continuous Pack Side Loader

Category: Refuse Trucks

Type: Side Loader

Manufacturer: Heil

No one has more experience with automated refuse collection than Heil®, and no automated product has a longer track record than the Heil Rapid Rail automated side loader. More than 30 years after its introduction, the Rapid Rail continues to be the standard to which all others are compared. The Rapid Rail lift arm’s lengthy reach, fast cycle times, continuous packing big swing paddle, and solid lightweight structural design make it a highly productive and efficient automated collection choice for large and small fleets alike.

Features

PATENTED PADDLE PACKER
The patented Rapid Rail paddle packer continuously sweeps the hopper, eliminating the need to stop and pack the load, as well as the need to clean out debris from behind the packer. This keeps the hopper clear, free of bridged loads, and ready to accept container contents.

NEW PACKER SHAFT SEAL DESIGN
The packer shaft seal redesign virtually eliminates leaks, and is also easily replaceable when service is needed. This new design also keeps the bottom bearing clean, preventing corrosive leachate from getting on the lower bearing as well as the actuator.

UNIQUE LIFT GEOMETRY
Because the lift geometry provides a direct line to the hopper, there is no “kick-out” as seen with other systems, enabling the Rapid Rail to get in and out of tight spaces easily

QUIET, FUEL-EFFICIENT OPERATION
The Heil Operate-in-Gear-at-Idle System comes standard. It is designed to help you finish routes faster. This saves up to one gallon of fuel per hour, while reducing wear on the lift assembly, chassis, engine, and transmission. Plus, it greatly reduces noise — a benefit to operators and customers alike.

NO PACKER PANEL
The Rapid Rail has a patented rotating packer design that continuously sweeps the hopper and packs the load, so the operator can keep collecting without stopping to cycle the packer. Because there is no packer panel to slide into the body, there are also no shoes, guide tracks, or guide rails to wear out – and you never have to clean out behind the packer.

MOBILE CONTROLLER
The “brain” of our system is the rugged mobile controller. This brilliant innovation provides unbeatable intelligence and precise control. Placing the mobile controller in a protected location gives us the intelligence we need and the durability our customers demand, resulting in less downtime, ease of service, and unmatched simplicity of operation.

BIG SWING PADDLE PACKER
Improved Big Swing design increases paddle life by 2X from the previous version. The newly designed packer shaft seal also virtually eliminates leaks. Hard tube lines to upper and lower bearings allow grease to be applied from the ground level.

LIGHTWEIGHT BODY
The solidly designed lightweight body allows for a more optimal payload, and is ideal for areas with stringent weight restrictions.

2X INCREASED PADDLE LIFE
New materials and welding procedures, better spline design, increased upper and lower bearing size, and replaceable engineered plastic bearing between lower bearing housing and actuator plate all result in increased paddle life by 2X from the legacy design.

UPPER AND LOWER BEARING GREASE LINES
New hard-tube lube lines to the upper and lower bearings assure that grease can easily be applied from ground level.

RAPID RAIL® GRABBER GEARS
Made from specially formulated, high-strength, low-alloy steel, the Rapid Rail features superior hardened grabber gears that virtually eliminate gear wear. The gears are splined to the grabber shafts and can be cycled up to 1,000,000 times with virtually no evidence of wear.

EASILY ACCESSIBLE HYDRAULICS
Hydraulic cylinders are installed in Service Smart locations to make them readily accessible from the ground for easy maintenance. The twin packer cylinders are located under the body to help protect them from refuse abrasion. While other bodies need four cylinders to raise, lower, and lock the tailgate, the Rapid Rail uses only two.

ENHANCED VISIBILITY
The Rapid Rail offers outstanding visibility for operators, enabling them to drive from the preferred left-hand side of the truck, and provides flexibility in selecting a cab style; either cab-over or conventional styles are compatible.

RAPID RAIL® AUTOMATED LIFT
The Rapid Rail automated lift arm can efficiently handle containers from 30 gallons up to 300 gallons, making it an ideal solution for commercial and residential applications. The redesigned lift features a six-roller carriage that distributes the load evenly across the arm, greatly increasing its life.

SELECT-O-PACK™
Select-O-Pack allows an operator to set a predetermined number of lift cycles before the auto-pack sequence is engaged. This feature helps to extend the life of the paddle packer.

The Rapid Rail has a patented paddle packer that continuously sweeps the three cubic yard hopper, boosting productivity, because the operator does not have to pause between stops to activate the packer. Instead, the operator can continue to collect their route while the paddle packer cleans the hopper. The continuous packer design also provides added driver convenience, because the operator doesn’t have to clean behind the packer paddle. The standard Select-O-Pack™ feature allows an operator to set a predetermined number of lift cycles before the auto-pack sequence is engaged, extending the life of the paddle packer.