Products
Wheel diameter measurement tools
- Measuring range 400 to 1.400 mm.
- High precision measuring of wheel rolling circle diameter
- Suitable for railway workshops
Wheel profile measurement tools
- Measuring range 1 mm to 965 mm
- Measure up to 17 geometric parameters
Back-to-back railway wheel measurement tools
- Measurement range: 1,340 to 1,610 mm
- Contactless measurement
- Measurement of back-to-back distance between wheels
Disk brake profile measurement tool
- Measuring range to 30 mm
- Analyse disk wear and brake disks profile
- 100.000 measurements memory capacity
Automated 3D wheel measurement systems
- For full 3D modelling of railway wheels
- Measuring speed 15 km/h to 350 km/h
- Accuracy to 0.05 mm
Train/Tram weighing systems
- Variable measuring ranges available
- For accurate static and dynamic weighing
- Determine balance of every individual axle
Our offer to you
We offer standard railway measurement tools and systems, but can also provide you a customised design or a complete end-to-end railway measurement solution.
Rail profile measurement tools
- Measuring range -15,00 to +20,0mm
- Analyze rail head profile and rail wear parameters
How do our railway measurement systems benefit you?
- More cost-effective than most measurement solutions
- Increases the efficiency of your maintenance processes
- Reduces your operating costs
- Reduces downtime by recognising necessary maintenance measures and repairs in good time
- Automates time-consuming manual processes
- Enables measurements within seconds
- Can be customised to meet specific needs
- Easy to operate
From handheld tools to automated systems
Althen offers railway measurement solutions for both manual inspections and fully automated monitoring. This ranges from mobile handheld devices for flexible use in workshops to non contact laser systems for permanent installation.
Our systems measure key wheel and rail parameters quickly, accurately and within seconds. This reduces time consuming manual measurements and helps maintenance teams work more efficiently.
For more advanced monitoring, automated systems can measure wheels during operation. This supports predictive maintenance, improves data availability and helps detect wear before it leads to downtime.
Each solution can be tailored to your application. This makes it possible to integrate railway measurement systems into existing maintenance, servicing or monitoring processes.
Possible applications for railway measurement
Rolling stock
- Wheel profile measurement
- Wheel diameter measurement
- Back to back distance measurement
- Brake disc profile measurement
- Flat spot detection
- Train and tram weighing
Infrastructure
- Rail profile measurement
- Track bed monitoring
- Bridge and vibration monitoring
- Structural analysis
- Quality assurance
Railway measurement technology for every application
With Althen, you get more than a measurement tool. You get railway measurement technology tailored to your application.
Our specialists help you select the right solution for your measurement task, vehicle type and maintenance process. This can be a handheld device, a portable measurement tool or a complete automated measurement system.
With over 75 years of experience, we deliver solutions based on proven measurement expertise. Because we are not tied to a single manufacturer, we can give independent advice and configure each system around your exact requirements.
Need support with your railway measurement challenge? Our specialists are ready to help.
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Fast measurement resultsHigh precision laser systems measure key railway parameters within seconds.
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Customised to your processFrom handheld tools to fully integrated monitoring systems, each solution can be adapted to your workflow.
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Built for predictive maintenanceDetect wear, load issues and component deviations earlier. This helps teams plan maintenance before failure occurs.
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Railway systems in action
Derailment protection
Several risks can lead to a train derailment. These include mechanical failures in the running gear, displaced loads and dynamic forces between the track and the rail vehicle.
Even the smallest deviations must be detected with maximum reliability. This gives maintenance teams the data they need to evaluate risks in time and plan repairs or maintenance before problems escalate.
Flat spot detection
Defective wheels can accelerate wear on wheelsets, rails and other critical railway components. In severe cases, this can even increase the risk of train derailment.
One of the most common signs of wheel wear is the development of flat spots or a loss of wheel roundness. Early detection is therefore important for safe and reliable railway operation.
Our measurement systems can perform fast and cost effective wheel diagnostics during train passage. This simplifies maintenance planning, reduces inspection time and helps maintenance teams respond before damage becomes more severe.
Weight detection
Correct weighing and weight detection play an important role in freight trains. Determining the exact weight of locomotives and wagons prevents the infrastructure from being overloaded, can form the basis for usage fees and provides safety-relevant information (for example, if the load shifts during the journey).
Ride comfort measurement and structural analysis
Reliable railway operation depends on more than the condition of the vehicle. Infrastructure such as bridges, rails, switches and track beds also needs to be monitored.
By measuring vibrations, movement and structural changes, maintenance teams gain insight into the condition of critical infrastructure. This helps identify wear or damage at an early stage.
The data supports ride comfort analysis, track bed maintenance and the timely renewal of railway infrastructure.
Predictive Maintenance
Railway and tram wheels are subject to continuous wear. Over time, this can change key wheel parameters such as diameter, flange height and wheel spacing.
For effective maintenance planning, service teams need reliable data before the vehicle reaches the depot. Laser measurement during train passage provides this insight quickly and without manual inspection.
This supports predictive maintenance, helps plan repairs in time and reduces the risk of unexpected downtime.
Portable measurement tools
Our portable measurement tools provide reliable and accurate wheel parameters for railway maintenance teams. They use contactless laser technology and are designed for use at railway maintenance sites.
The devices measure wheel diameter, inner wheel distance and wheel profile in a fast and modern way. This helps teams inspect wheel condition with less manual work.
Measurement data is collected and stored in the software via Bluetooth. The data can then be transferred easily to other systems for reporting, analysis or maintenance planning.
Find the right railway tool or measurement system
Whether you need portable tools for workshop inspections or automated systems for in operation monitoring, Althen helps you choose the right railway measurement solution. Our specialists can advise you on the best setup for your vehicle type, measurement task and maintenance process.
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