Your Railroad Operations Made Safer, Smarter, and More Efficient
Connect the dots across your entire company's lifting & rigging needs
Create Safer Railyards, Stay FRA and OSHA Compliant, and Reduce Downtime
From Safety Managers and Roadmasters to Mechanical Managers and Bridge Managers, railroad professionals are responsible for creating safe work environments while meeting tight project deadlines.
And without the proper lifting and rigging equipment and expert services, your railyard risks inefficiency, accidents, frustrating equipment breakdowns, and significant financial losses.
With over 140,000 miles of privately-owned track in the United States, carrying billions of dollars of products at any time, the proper maintenance of railcars and locomotives is crucial.
Partnering with a proven material handling provider with a large national footprint will dramatically improve your maintenance and repair processes, giving you access to:
- Top-of-the-line training for workers
- Unbiased third-party material handling inspections
- Industry-leading engineered fall protection systems
- Quick response times
- And more!
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Products and Services
Fall Protection
Mazzella offers several engineered fall protection systems for locomotive and railcar maintenance: mobile, enclosed track, and horizontal lifeline systems.
We also carry a large inventory of soft goods and offer fall protection inspection and training programs.
Turntables, Transfer Tables, and Drop Tables
We offer inspections and repairs for existing turntables, transfer tables, and drop tables.
Material Handling Inspections
Our in-house inspection team are certified to help keep your railyard FRA, OSHA, and ASME compliant. We offer inspections for rigging hardware, overhead cranes, fall protection, and warehouse solutions.
Our team can also work with you to set up preventative maintenance programs.
Crane Ropes
For loading and unloading rail cars and moving heavy equipment, Mazzella carries one of America’s largest inventories of replacement wire ropes for your gantry cranes, intermodal cranes, and overhead cranes.
Manual and Powered Hoists
For all types of service work in your maintenance shops or railyard, we carry a large inventory of lever, hand chain, and powered hoist models.
Rigging Equipment
From wire ropes, hydraulic jacks and cylinders, lifting hooks, and shackles, we have all the necessary rigging equipment for safely moving heavy loads in your railroad operations.
Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices
Whether it’s forklift booms, spreader beams, die horses, or lifting tongs, our engineering team can design a variety of below-the-hook lifting devices to improve your maintenance operations.
Overhead Cranes
Mazzella designs, manufactures, and installs gantries and other overhead crane models ideal for the railroad industry’s unique lifting needs.
Overhead Crane Service and Modifications
Your railyard runs 24/7, so does our crane service team! Our in-house service team works on all major overhead crane models used in the railroad industry.
Relevant Content
The Importance of Engineered Fall Protection Systems for the Railroad Industry
This article reviews the engineered fall protection systems that are good fits for the railroad industry.
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Learn More About Mazzella’s National Accounts Program
With railroads working out of dozens of locations across the country, with many located in rural areas, you need partners with a strong national footprint and proven success. Partnering with Mazzella’s National Accounts team gives you the following benefits:
Quick Fulfillment, Delivery, and Service Times for Railroads
Stay on top of tight deadlines – receive critical components when you need them to keep your equipment and operations running.
Consistent Pricing
Through our multi-location purchasing agreements, you can expect consistent pricing and consistent purchasing process, no matter the location.
Reduced On-Hand Inventory
Lower the cost of on-hand inventory with a reliable provider who can get you what you need, when you need it.
A One-Stop-Shop
Whether it’s rigging, training, inspections, or engineered products, you’ll have everything you need under one umbrella.
Better Visibility
With state-of-the-art analytics, we can increase visibility on your spending habits, which can help cut unnecessary spending and standardize your business reporting.
National Footprint
With 30-plus nationwide locations, our national distribution center, and sales associates and specialists around the country, you will receive fast, consistent product delivery— regardless of your location.
Access to Top Rigging Brands
Mazzella is a direct distributor for all major rigging brands and manufacturers, so there’s no need to part ways with your favorite tools or products.
