Wheel & rail contact test rig
A perfect interplay between the wheel and the rail is required when heavy vehicles travel on tracks on a daily basis. RENK´s wheel & rail contact test systems reproduce this interaction perfectly in the lab setting.
In addition, a wheel-rail system test bench provides a wide range of testing options for all assemblies of the wheelset. All loads and environmental influences are realistically mapped, such as:
Developing new materials and heat treatment methods for wheelsets
Analyzing curve squeal and the influence of wheel absorbers
Developing future braking systems
Developing and calibrating diagnostic systems
Analyzing lubricant distribution and damage pattern
Optimizing wheelset axles
Monitoring running dynamic behavior