Solid axle testing system VWP-I 2500
For so-called heavy maintenance, during which the wheelsets are removed from the rail vehicle, extensive inspection procedures are required to assess the condition of the axles within the wheelset. For this purpose, the axles must be inspected over their entire length for operational damage. As long as the wheels have not been removed, this is primarily carried out using ultrasonic testing methods.
Strong performance, versatile customization options
The VWP-I 2500 optimally combines ultrasonic testing with the transport requirements of wheelsets during maintenance operations and is therefore designed as a portal testing system. The wheelsets are rolled into the testing system on rails embedded in the floor, securely centered, and then inspected using two (or more) arms equipped with ultrasonic probes. Particular emphasis is placed on the option for manual or semi-automatic loading and unloading of the testing system, as well as on simple parameter configuration for frequently changing axle designs and easy adjustment of the ultrasonic testing technology. For this purpose, the system software is equipped with user-friendly input interfaces, enabling quick setup and adjustment to different axle geometries. Thanks to the wide adjustment range for various axle geometries, the user benefits from a highly powerful testing system for the inspection of wheelset axles during heavy maintenance.
Depending on the configuration, the VWP-I 2500 uses either conventional ultrasonic testing technology with single-element probes or phased array testing technology with corresponding probes. The testing system meets the approval requirements for international high-speed rail traffic, as it complies with all relevant standards and regulations.
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