THE largest railcar repair network IN NORTH AMERICA
UTLX, along with Canadian affiliate Procor, operates the most extensive railcar repair network in North America with 18 full-service shops and more than 100 mini-shops and mobile repair units. UTLX’s network continues to grow and adapt to meet the needs of its customers and is uniquely positioned to offer a wide range of solutions for both tank and freight cars. UTLX provides high-quality repair and maintenance services to help our customers maximize fleet utilization and remain in compliance with current regulations, while offering industry-leading turnaround times.
With a long-standing history of safety and quality, UTLX is proud to offer a full range of best-in-class railcar repair and maintenance services.
SERVICE EXCELLENCE WITH FAST TURNAROUND
UTLX’s full-service shop network consists of 18 repair shops throughout North America which are strategically located to help our customers minimize downtime and freight charges. UTLX’s full-service shop network offers a full range of tank and freight car repair services including:
Featuring state-of-the-art systems, UTLX repair shops are able to meet the most stringent quality standards and maintain industry-leading turnaround times.
Scheduling repairs at our full-service shops is made easy through our customer portal, UTLX Link-Net®, and by leveraging our experienced customer service support team to assist throughout the repair process.
CUSTOMIZABLE SERVICES TO MEET YOUR NEEDS
UTLX field services has the most extensive mobile and on-site/mini-shop repair network in North America. UTLX mobile repair crews can perform many repairs in the field, enabling customers to avoid freight charges and downtime. In addition, UTLX can provide dedicated on-site crews at your facilities to service cars over a long-term basis, including the execution of preventative and predictive maintenance plans.
UTLX field service’s core offerings include the following:
- Valve and fitting service
- Truck inspection and maintenance
- Pre-load/pre-trip inspections
- Hatch cover and gate repairs
- Brake shoes and air brake testing
- Certified welding and weld inspection
- Coupler and draft systems repairs
- Safety appliance repair
- Stenciling and reporting marks
With more than 100 field service locations across North America, UTLX can help customers determine the optimal solution to reduce freight costs and to improve fleet utilization.
sUPPORTING CUSTOMERS WITH WIDE-RANGING OFFERINGS
UTLX’s AAR-certified facilities are equipped with the tools, training and experience to guarantee high quality mechanical repairs and services, including:
- Change of service
- Truck repairs including side frames, bolsters and wheel replacements
- Hatch cover and gate repairs
- Underframe and reinforcement pad repairs
- Corrosion repair and tank inserts
- Heater coil repairs, thermal inspection and insulation replacement
- PD system repairs
- Wreck repairs
Our engineering expertise enables us to provide solutions that meet a wide variety of customer needs and regulatory requirements.
service equipment repairs AND INSPECTIONS
UTLX repair teams are equipped to inspect, repair and replace a wide variety of tank car service equipment components, including:
- Pressure relief devices
- Closures and fittings
- Devices used for loading, unloading, venting or sampling
- Vacuum relief valves
- Gaskets and fasteners including eyebolts
UTLX can help ensure that these components comply with regulations to protect personnel, the environment and prevent contamination.
KEEPING FLEETS IN COMPLIANCE AND IN SERVICE
UTLX can help ensure that tank cars remain in compliance with current regulatory requirements. Whether performing tank car qualifications, coating and lining inspections or service equipment testing, UTLX’s AAR-certified tank car experts deliver best-in-class services to meet the needs of our customers.
FULL SUITE OF COATING AND LINING APPLICATIONS
UTLX offers coating and lining solutions to protect railcars and shipped commodities. Application of interior coatings and linings allow for the shipment of a wide range of products, including:
- Consumable food products
- Medical grade plastics
- Highly corrosive acids
- Asphalt and sulfur
- Other oil and gas products
In addition to interior coatings and linings, UTLX also offers full exterior painting services to protect railcars from the elements. UTLX experts take pride in the application of precision coatings and linings, one car at a time.
SAFE AND EFFICIENT CLEANING
UTLX repair shops can clean most types of railcars that transport a variety of commodities including petrochemicals, oils, acids, asphalt, plastics and food-grade products. UTLX has established optimized cleaning solutions that safely remove and dispose of residual commodity with a minimum impact on the environment. To ensure that cars are cleaned safely using the best available practices, UTLX uses advanced technology such as vapor combustion, robotic blast systems and closed-loop emulsification.
partners in increASED SAFETY STANDARDS
UTLX can assist in developing a transition plan for DOT-111 and CPC-1232 tank car fleets transporting flammable liquids to meet HM-251 specifications and deadlines. Such modified DOT-117R tank cars feature advanced safety components, including the following:
- Full-height head shield
- Increased thermal protection
- Enhanced pressure relief valve
- 11-gauge steel jacket
- Enhanced top fittings protection
- Improved bottom outlet valve
With tank car modification capabilities in Marion, Ohio, and Sheldon, Texas, UTLX has the knowledge, infrastructure and a skilled team to modify legacy cars to DOT-117R specifications.