Maintenance of railway vehicles

Wheel load measurement

Accurate weighing of railway vehicles made easy

According to the regulations of various railway authorities, or at the request of the manufacturer, it is necessary to check the wheel load distribution of vehicles at certain intervals and after major conversions or accidents (e.g. AB-EBV - Implementation provisions of the railway ordinance). This is to ensure that the weight distribution is equal on all wheels.

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Wheel load scales

BLS Ltd. has a mobile wheel load scales machine. This allows measurement of all required values. The great advantage of these scales is that they can be set up at almost any location.

Technical features

Maximum wheel load 12,500 kg
Measuring accuracy ± 10 kg
Rail profile size from S49 to UIC60
Track width between 800 mm and 1435 mm nominal dimension
Straight, level track on firm ground, at least twice as long as the vehicle to be measured
With pit, which allows more precise and easier work
Power supply 230 V/50-60 Hz
Evaluation in accordance with DIN 27201 and UIC V 66 requirements

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Measurement

The wheel load on the wheel flange is measured when the vehicle is stationary without any negative influence from tension between the wheelset and the track. The wheel is lifted slightly by the wheel load scale installed in the track. If the shims are completely removed, the wheel load scale can be driven over normally.