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Wheel profile analysis for railway maintenance
Wheel profile measurement tools help maintenance teams inspect the shape, wear and condition of railway wheels quickly and accurately. By measuring key wheel profile parameters, teams can detect wear earlier and plan maintenance before wheel damage affects performance or safety.
Althen offers electronic FDKP wheel profile gauges for trains, trams and railway maintenance sites. The tools use contactless laser technology and can measure up to 17 geometric parameters across a measuring range from 1 to 965 mm.
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Contactless wheel profile measurementMeasure wheel profile parameters with laser based technology, without direct contact with the wheel surface.
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Up to 17 geometric parametersAnalyse important wheel geometry data, including profile shape and wear related dimensions.
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Designed for railway maintenanceSuitable for use on trains, trams and other rail vehicles in workshops and maintenance environments.
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See the wheel profile gauge in action
Watch how the wheel profile measurement tool is used in practice. The video shows how railway maintenance teams can measure wheel geometry quickly, accurately and without contact.
Why measure wheel profile?
Railway wheels are subject to continuous wear. Changes in the wheel profile can affect ride quality, track interaction, maintenance intervals and safe operation.
Accurate wheel profile measurement helps maintenance teams assess wheel condition in time. It supports better planning of wheel reprofiling, replacement and preventive maintenance.
Calibration of wheel profile measurement tools
To maintain reliable measurement results, wheel profile gauges should be calibrated regularly. Althen can calibrate FDKP wheel profile measurement tools to help ensure measurement accuracy, traceability and long term reliability.
Request advice for wheel profile measurement
Tell us what type of rail vehicle, wheel profile or measurement range you work with. Our specialists will help you select the right tool and advise you on calibration options.
