Detection of flat spots on rail vehicles
Undetected flat spots, welds or crumbling on the wheel tire can lead to serious consequential damage and have an impact on ride safety. The GEL 2475FD flat spot detector has integrated detection of periodic impact loads. This allows flat spots on the wheel tires to be reliably detected. Noise emissions can be efficiently reduced through targeted maintenance measures.
Output is via HTL signals, so direct connection of the sensor to a bus system is not required. It also supplies classic speed signals so that existing pick-up sensors can be easily replaced. Of course, these systems are also electrically isolated from each other internally and thus without feedback.
The classification of flat spots into different degrees of severity not only helps with early detection, but also makes workshop visits easier to plan and prevents consequential damage.