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Wheel & rail contact test rig

A perfect interplay between the wheel and the rail is required when heavy vehicles travel on tracks on a daily basis. RENK´s wheel & rail contact test systems reproduce this interaction perfectly in the lab setting.

In addition, a wheel-rail system test bench provides a wide range of testing options for all assemblies of the wheelset. All loads and environmental influences are realistically mapped, such as:

  • Developing new materials and heat treatment methods for wheelsets
  • Analyzing curve squeal and the influence of wheel absorbers
  • Developing future braking systems
  • Developing and calibrating diagnostic systems
  • Analyzing lubricant distribution and damage pattern
  • Optimizing wheelset axles
  • Monitoring running dynamic behavior

Features

Wheel & rail contact test rig

Test rig electronics with real-time capabilities

Wear-free AC motor drive concept for bogie and rail wheels

High-precision rail wheels for a realistic representation of continuous track

Hydraulic load unit for controlled application of multi-axis dynamic loads (wheel vertical force, thrust + lateral force)

Environmental simulation (rain, low temperatures, snow)

Technical data

The maximum values listed here show the range of current systems, however, due to constant further development they do not necessarily specify the limits of what is possible today.

Power track wheel:
500 - 2.400 kW
Power wheelset:
0 - 2.400 kW
Speed:
300 - 500 km/h
Wheel vertical force:
2 x 150 - 250 kN
Thrust:
2 x 0 - 100 kN
Lateral force:
80 - 150 kN
Dynamics:
2 - 15 Hz

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