Tracks & Rail traffic
Increased utilization of rail networks and higher speeds of modern trains cause high loads on the railway vehicles and rail tracks. In order to increase operational safety in passenger and freight transport and to plan maintenance intervals in advance, inspections must be carried out on a regular basis. Therefore, Micro-Epsilon offers a wide range of precise sensors. In addition to their ease of integration, the sensors are characterized by high precision and robust designs. They are used, for example, for measurements on tracks, wheelsets and overhead lines. In addition, Micro-Epsilon offers sensors that are integrated directly into locomotives and railcars in order to monitor inclination and vibration.
Profile measurement and distance control during forging of wheel tires
Blue laser scanners from Micro-Epsilon are used to monitor the dimensional accuracy of wheel tires during forging. Conventional laser scanners reach their limits with red-hot glowing steel, as its radiation ...
Show detailsInspection of the rail profile during grinding and milling
Rail milling trains are used for repair work on tracks. In order to detect the rail profile before and after the milling head, scanCONTROL laser profile sensors are used immediately before and after the ...
Show detailsRail alignment for welding of rail sections
Track-bound welding robots are used for maintenance and for the construction of new tracks. Thanks to the high degree of automation, the robots achieve rail welds of consistently high quality. scanCONTROL ...
Show detailsMeasurement of track position errors
In rail transport, the new construction and reconstruction of track sections is subject to ever increasing requirements. A faultless track geometry is essential, especially for high-speed lines. In ...
Show detailsPlanarity inspection of rails
optoCONTROL laser micrometers are used to selectively check railway tracks for flatness and deflection. These are integrated in a test trolley and detect the track at three points with high accuracy, regardless ...
Show detailsDeformation measurement of concrete joints and railway sleepers
The load on rails and sleepers is very high, especially in highly frequented curves. Magneto-inductive displacement sensors are used to test the movement and deformation of concrete sleepers in curves. ...
Show detailsMeasuring the distance from tunnels & bridges
In order to check the structural geometry of bridges and tunnels, these are regularly inspected by maintenance trains. The latter are equipped with optoNCDT ILR series laser time-of-flight sensors. These ...
Show detailsDiameter inspection of overhead lines
Especially in the case of high-speed railway lines, preventive inspection of the overhead lines is important in order to ensure that the lines are passable. optoCONTROL laser micrometers are used to enable ...
Show detailsConductor rail wear and gauge measurement
For the inspection of conductor rails, a measurement wagon is used which contains a total of six scanCONTROL laser profile scanners. These scanners detect the profile of the conductor rails from below, ...
Show detailsMeasuring the wear of high-speed railway lines
In order to detect the wear on high-speed railway lines, special measurement wagons inspect the tracks. The measurement wagon contains two optoNCDT 1900 laser displacement sensors. These measure the distance ...
Show detailsMeasuring the wear of the rail head
The wear of the rail head is an important parameter in the reliable assessment of the condition of the tracks. In order to check the profile of the rail head, scanCONTROL laser profile scanners are used, ...
Show detailsProfile measurement of mounted tram rails
Increasing utilization of trams causes increased wear on the rails. In order to document the rail wear, measurement wagons equipped with scanCONTROL laser scanners are used to detect, automatically evaluate ...
Show detailsMonitoring the lathe
When turning the wheel tires, laser triangulation sensors monitor the distance to the rotating wheel tire. This means that the ablation is detected with high precision. High-performance sensors detect ...
Show detailsDetection of the lift height in lifting platforms
During maintenance and servicing, it is often necessary to lift entire trains. Synchronous heavy-duty lifting systems are used for this purpose. In order to synchronize the lifting height of the individual ...
Show detailsInspection of the combustion chamber in a diesel locomotive
For the inspection of diesel locomotives, regular inspection of the combustion chamber and documentation are required. Inadequate quality inspection or failures such as faulty valve seats or defective ...
Show detailsOptical measurement of drive shaft, brake disc and wheel tires
Tread surfaces of wheel tires are exposed to enormous loads. In order to determine the overall condition, to detect defects and to take timely repair measures, the wheel discs must be inspected regularly. ...
Show detailsMeasuring the profile of wheel tires in the test bench
Wheel wear on rail vehicles caused by high mileage affects safety and driving characteristics and generates high maintenance costs. Laser sensors from Micro-Epsilon, which are integrated in a test bench ...
Show detailsInspecting the ovality of wheel sets
Axle measuring machines are used to check the ovality or diameter of wheels, bearings and gears. These are equipped with 4 optoCONTROL laser micrometers that measure on the rotating axle. Thanks to their ...
Show detailsPosition control of the hydrodynamic coupling
An inductive EDS displacement sensor is used for stroke measurement of hydraulic cylinders in diesel-hydraulic drives. The inductive long-stroke sensor monitors the unintended traction of the locomotive ...
Show detailsMeasuring the bearing gap in axle bearings
In high-speed trains, the oil gap in axle bearings is permanently checked. The oil film in the lubricating gap prevents direct contact between the bearing surface and the shaft. The improved sliding properties ...
Show detailsDistance control in magnetic railways
In contrast to conventional railways, in magnetic railways the drive is not installed in the vehicle but in the track. In the Transrapid, wheels and rails of the conventional railway are replaced by a ...
Show detailsAutomatic inspection of jammed brakes
In order to test brake systems of wagons and railcars, test benches are used where infrared pyrometers or thermal imaging cameras are installed. These temperature measuring devices detect the passing train ...
Show detailsVibration measurement in trains
Wear and tear in the wheelset and bogie can cause natural vibrations that can be felt in the passenger area. Acceleration sensors from Micro-Epsilon are used to record these vibrations. Inertial sensors ...
Show detailsMeasuring the tilt angle in passenger trains
Inductive EDS displacement sensors are integrated in high-speed trains to determine the inclination of the coach body required for cornering. This data is passed on to the control units in the following ...
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