Tie Plate Mover Tool Tents/Umbrellas/Spark Guard Welding or the Matweld Precision Frog

or the Matweld Precision Frog Grinder

minimizing operator fatigue

11/16" x 12-1/8" overall tie boring bit with 9 - 5/8" single flute

The umbrella is 7-feet diameter and made of orange canvas

Works on all RBM Frogs

Tie Plate Mover Tool Tents/Umbrellas/Spark Guard Welding or the Matweld Precision FrogDescription The tie plate mover helps slide railroad tie plates under the rail into their correct position. This device is also used to adjust tie plates during railroad maintenance. Its unique design provides ergonomic tie plate lifting and handling assistance to decrease worker discomfort. A tie plate provides equal weight distribution generated by a train passing as to not overstress the ties too quickly and increase their maintenance schedule.