PD Car
SPECIFICATIONS
Cubic Capacity: 3,230 - 5,660 cu. ft.
Gross Rail Loads: 263,000 - 286,000 lbs.
Hatch Styles: Round
Unloading Mechanism: Pressure Differential System
COMMODITIES
- Flour
- Corn Starch
- Mineral Powder
- Lime
- Clay
- Cement
Pressure Differential Cars, more commonly known as "PD Cars", are primarily used to ship dry, free-flowing commodities using up to 14.7 PSI. Commodities most commonly shipped in PD Cars include; flour, corn starch, mineral powder, lime, clay and cement. Cars shipping food-grade commodities such as flour are equipped with food-grade linings.