Rolling Contact Fatigue (RCF) System
Drive complete rolling stock wheelsets over corresponding rail in controlled laboratory settings to replicate surface and sub-surface wear and other aspects of rolling contact fatigue, resulting from real-world wheel and rail contact. This turnkey solution enables engineers to better predict wheel set and rail life cycles, understand the implications of different materials and geometries on steering and durability, mitigate potential risks and minimize maintenance costs.
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Key Product Features
Innovative Technology
Unique solution capable of performing rolling contact fatigue (RCF) testing on complete wheelsets
Accurate / Repeatable
Fixed (rigidly mounted) wheelset ensures that all loads are measured directly where they are reacted
Durable / Reliable
Rail carriage supported on hydro-static bearings, increasing accuracy, extending life and minimizing maintenance
First of a Kind
Displacement control automatically compensates for changes in wheelset loading
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