Schenck Process - Precise Weighing and Flexible Automation Technology

In the rail industry liquids are typically very high-value goods. Increasing material-flows calls for efficient business-orientated management. This requires a monitoring process which is not only fast and reliable but also accurate.

Schenck's new MULTIRAIL® LiquidWeight has been specially optimised for weighing liquids. The tested and certified system can precision-weigh almost any wagon type or complete block trains. The system is installed without gaps or foundations to avoid any influences on the wagon while in motion – a crucial benefit for the high-precision, dynamic weighing of railway vehicles containing liquids.

MULTIRAIL LiquidWeight works at weighing speeds of up to 10km/h. Without weighing, vehicles can proceed at a speed appropriate to the section of track.

It has an EC type-examination certificate in accordance with 2004/22/EC (MID) and calibration approvals for DE, FR, AT, CH and approvals for EBA, DB and ÖBB.

WHEEL AND RAIL MONITORING AND DIAGNOSTICS

Our range of MULTIRAIL modules offer the perfect solutions for a host of monitoring and diagnostic tasks concerning wheels and rails.

Quality assurance in vehicle production and maintenance is a must for optimal operation. Wheel and axle loads and perfect load distribution are decisive factors which make an essential contribution to railway safety. Various MULTIRAIL modules are available, from simple wheel-contact surface force measurement to complete locomotive test-beds.

WHEEL AND AXLE LOAD MONITORING

With WheelScan the operator can monitor wheel and axle loads during operation and identify any roundness deviations immediately, calculating route loads and thereby reducing damage to railway lines and vehicles.

WHEEL GEOMETRY DIAGNOSTICS

Wheel profile, axle parallelism, wheelbase – a great deal of geometric data must be checked and documented during final testing of rolling stock and locomotives.

Schenck process MULTIRAIL sensors for every application that have:

• Calibration to TRF 0014
• Rail measurement option to TRF 0019
• Rail / PTB / EBA / NWML certification
• Software and data reporting to TRF
• Combined diagnostic systems

HOT-RUNNING LOCATION SYSTEMS

Our hot-running location systems detect hot-running bearings and critical brake conditions quickly and with great reliability.

WHEEL PROFILE DIAGNOSTICS

In-service wheel profile diagnosis uses robust measuring technology to determine the current condition of the wheel profile without manual intervention. This makes a major contribution to vehicle maintenance and knowing the condition of the vehicles using your track network.

WEIGHBRIDGES

We supply conventional weighbridges which weigh with calibrated accuracy, either statically or dynamically; they are ideal for loading and unloading of high-value solids and liquids.

DYNAMIC RAIL WEIGHBRIDGE

The dynamic rail weighbridge for all tracks is gap-free, highly accurate and reliable.

Our dynamic rail weighbridge can be used in areas subject to explosion risks for solid and liquid materials. It is calibrated for weighing speeds of up to 40km/h and with ballast bonding for long-term stability.

ELECTRO-MECHANICAL BOGIE TEST-BED

The MULTIRAIL BogieLoad is a completely electro-mechanical bogie test-bed for efficient testing of your running gear.

CORNER LOAD MEASUREMENT

The MULTIRAIL CornerLoad provides corner load measurement to determine the load distribution of the superstructure, using direct force-measurement equipment certified to DIN 25045.

LIFTING JACK SYSTEM MONITORS

MULTIRAIL OverLoad monitors lifting jack systems for overload and uneven load distribution, for reliable prevention of accidents.

MULTIRAIL BENEFITS

You can make the same demands on our service capabilities as we ourselves place on the quality of our products. Our specialists know your requirements, and will provide your optimum solution at every stage, quickly, reliably and expertly.

Schenck offers a complete package of service components to ensure that your MULTIRAIL system is reliable and permanently online:

• Annual on-site maintenance, with accuracy documentation for your quality assurance system
• Online, round-the-clock diagnostics and support from the Schenck service centre
• On-site repair service, 365 days a year, with individually agreed reaction times
• Support with regular statutory calibration and re-calibration.
• Economical, definable annual service costs
• Low overall lifecycle costs
• High system-availability