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  4. Wheel diameter measurement tool
  5. FDK Wheel Diameter Gauge
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FDK Wheel Diameter Gauge

Precision gauge for direct measurement of railway, tram, and metro wheel diameters. Designed for on-site use without disassembling wheelsets.

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Key features

  • Direct measurement without rolling out the wheelset
  • High accuracy ±0.2 mm and fine resolution
  • Built-in LED display and rechargeable battery
  • Suitable for railway, metro, and tram applications
  • Wide range from 400 to 1400 mm
  • Averaging mode for surface defect compensation

About the FDK Wheel Diameter Gauge

The Wheel Diameter Measuring Gauge FDK Series is engineered for high-precision diameter measurement of railway, tram, and metro wheelsets. It delivers measurement accuracy of ±0.2 mm with a selectable resolution of 0.1 mm or 0.01 mm. The electronic gauge is lightweight (0.5 kg) and battery-powered, making it ideal for mobile and on-site maintenance teams.

Usage conditions

The gauge is suitable for operation in harsh field conditions with a temperature range of -15 °C to +55 °C. It operates using two rechargeable AAA batteries and allows up to 1,000 measurements on a single charge.

Possible applications

  • Railway depot maintenance
  • Tram and metro fleet inspections
  • Wheel wear monitoring
  • Wheelset assembly and quality control
  • MRO in transport infrastructure

Advantages of choosing this product

The FDK series offers seamless integration into maintenance workflows thanks to its compact design, fast setup, and automatic averaging functions. Operators can perform reliable checks without wheelset disassembly, saving time and ensuring consistent inspection standards. Built-in calibration modes and configurable measurement ranges further enhance usability.

Other important features

  • Configurable base sizes: 122, 200, 250, or 300 mm
  • Quick display readout with inch/mm conversion
  • Calibration tools available optionally
  • Automatic power-off with battery-saving mode
  • Visual averaging counter display

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Technical Specifications

Specification Value
Distance between axes of ball bearings (base), mm and diameters measurement range, mm 200±0.5 (400…950 mm)
Distance between axes of ball bearings (base), mm and diameters measurement range, mm 250±0.5 (600…1400 mm)
Distance between axes of ball bearings (base), mm and diameters measurement range, mm 300±0.5 (720…1400 mm)
Display bulid-in, LED
Distances between axes of ball bearings (base) and diameters measurement range 122±0.5 (400…750 mm)
Indication discreteness 0.1mm, 0.01mm or 0.01 inch
Measurement error ±0.2mm
Measurement range 400 - 1400mm or on request
Operating temperature -5°С to +55 °С
Position of measurement On request
Weight <0,5kg

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