Boom and Platform Cabinets

Cabinet Systems

Snyder boom and platform cabinets are designed for delivery of railyard service and maintenance fluids, such as:

 

  • Water, Potable and Non-Potable
  • Lubrication Oil
  • Journal Oil
  • Compressor Oil
  • Soap
  • Compressed Air
  • Toilet Chemicals
  • Water Treatment

 

Boom and platform cabinets may be driven by water pressure to deliver potable or non-potable water, or combined with pumping systems to deliver other service fluids.

 

Standard Cabinet Features:

  • Sturdy Snyder hose reel systems with automatic rewind motors
  • Heated reel area to maintain proper fluid temperature
  • Heated nozzle storage box for boom cabinets, with heavy-duty flaps to prevent freezing nozzles
  • Heater Failure indicator light to notify railyard personnel of problems and prevent freezing
  • START/STOP buttons for fluid flow
  • Automatic rewind switches
  • Pump Run indicator light
  • Emergency shutoff valves
  • Standard 210 nozzles (NOZZ-BRC-1035). for oil-dispensing units.

Optional Features

  • Level wind mechanism to prevent hose binding
  • Spring reels for platform cabinets
  • Specialty reels/hoses/nozzles for chemical compatibility or other custom requirements
  • Special plumbing for potable water systems
  • Customized lengths/heights for boom cabinet arms.
  • Custom units to deliver multiple fluids from a single cabinet

Boom Cabinets

Boom cabinets are designed to deliver service fluids at cab level or where elevated walkways are present. The boom arm rotates to serve parallel tracks on either side of the boom. Typical rotation is 270-300 degrees, other rotations are available upon request.

 

Heated nozzle boxes at the end of the boom arm provide a safe storage environment.

Platform Cabinets

Platform cabinets are designed to deliver service fluids at ground level.

 

Latching doors on the end of the cabinet allow access to the nozzle and hose assembly and provide a safe storage area for nozzles when the cabinet is not in use.

 

Hinged maintenance doors on either side of the cabinet allow for easy servicing and routine maintenance.

 

Stainless-steel cabinets are available for water and treated water applications.


Standard Water Platform Cabinet Drawing (544-40-PC-W-W.E - SALES.pdf)

Need a non-standard cabinet? Snyder offers custom cabinet design and a variety of specialty cabinets options. For examples, learn more here.

Specialty Cabinet Section

Common Questions

See some common questions and answers below, or call us at 417-725-4067

  • What are the dimensions of standard boom and platform cabinets?

    Links to drawings for standard models of boom and platform cabinets are shown below. Standard boom cabinets are set for XX” track centers and installation even with the track level. 


    (will provide links to std drawings)


    Custom cabinets are available upon request. 

  • How do I specify custom cabinets for my application?

    Snyder Equipment can assist with the design of custom single-cabinet or mulitple-cabinet installations. Things to consider include track centers, the elevation distance (if any) between the cabinet mounting area and the track height, the desried distance between units, available clearance at ground level and at boom level, desired door placement for platform cabinets, the fluid(s) to be delivered, length of hose required, special nozzle requirements, inlet pressures/volumes from water pressure or a fluid pumping system, any specialized control systems or sensors, additions for harsh environments, mulitple-fluid delivery needs, and potential interference patterns with other boom cabinets or nearby overhead equipment. Contact Snyder for assistance with custom cabinets and specialized track layouts.

  • Do cabinets come with pumping systems?

    Snyder does offer specialized pump cabinets, as well as tote cabinets that combine pumping systems with storage for up to 330 gallons. Learn more here (link to Tote and Pump Cabinet section)..

  • What maintenance is required?

    Generally, boom swivels and bearing blocks in reel motor/clutch assemblies should be greased every six months while reel bearing blocks and reel swivels should be greased once a year. Certain models of stainless reel swivel do not require greasing. Follow the manual for your individual model to determine the proper maintenance routine and the style of grease to use.

  • What is the inlet pressure range required?

    The required pressure depends on the fluid to be dispensed, the nozzle that is used, and your GPM requirements. Snyder Lubrication Oil Cabinets equipped with standard 210 nozzles can handle up to 50 psi at the nozzle inlet. Water dispensing cabinets can handle line pressures up to 90 psi, although units with backflow prevention and other specialty dispensing cabinets may have lower requirements. Consult the manual that came with your system for any limitations on pressure.

  • What's the standard hose length for cabinets?

    Reels in most cabinets are supplied with 75’ of hose while dual coach water cabinets are typically supplied with 100’ of hose.