Article: Axlebox detector
Mobile measuring system for axlebox condition assessment
Axleboxes are exposed to extreme loads at the interface between the wheelset and bogie frame. They therefore have to meet diverse technical requirements and are among the safety-related components of a rail vehicle.
With the axlebox detector, DB Systemtechnik and TÜV Rheinland Intertraffic GmbH now offer a cost-efficient test system for assessing the condition of and detecting damage on bogies with noticeable acoustic problems, thus combining engineering expertise with state-of-the-art AI-powered analysis methods.
Suspected bearing damage on stationary vehicles can thus be located reliably, confirmed or even disproved, reducing unnecessary wheelset maintenance to a minimum.
Area of application
- Optimises wheelset maintenance for carriages, multiple units and freight wagons
- Used for assessing the condition of bogies with noticeable acoustic problems
- Mobile tester for axleboxes with suspected bearing Damage
How we support you
- DB Systemtechnik uses its engineering expertise to adapt the measurement and analysis technology to the rail vehicle classes in the fleet
- TÜV Rheinland Intertraffic GmbH supplies hardware and software for the axlebox detector
- DB Systemtechnik provides support with integrating the axlebox detector into the maintenance process as testing equipment
- DB Systemtechnik offers users technical support for all questions relating to the axlebox detector
The benefits for you
- Field-tested testing equipment specifically for rail transport
- Low investment costs, short ramp-up time (compared to alternative testing and measurement procedures)
- Fast, straightforward and reliable axlebox condition testing in the maintenance depot (fully automated analysis within approx. 30 seconds per wheelset)
- High diagnostic quality
- Objective, like-for-like, transparent, traceable, archivable condition diagnosis
- Prevents time-consuming test runs
- Reduces undamaged wheelset replacements by up to 90%
Technical details
- Mobile testing system in a compact trolley bag
- Fast, straightforward application in the maintenance depot (jacking up individual wheelset, adapting the sensors on the casing, spinning the wheelset, starting the measurement, automated data analysis and inspection report generation
- Output with clear red-green differentiation and measurement protocol
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