Defect Detection in Railroad Wheels

The patent-pending magnetostrictive sensor and technique permit inspecting the full circumference of the wheel tread from a single point of contact. The wave penetrates approximately 10mm (0.4”) in the wheel tread and detects internal (non-visible) and surface defects with an easy-to-use application. The compact sensor can be applied on wheels mounted on trains or in a railroad yard.

Features

• Magnetostrictive EMAT technique (patent pending).
• The guided wave penetrates 10mm (0.4”) in the wheel tread and detects surface and subsurface defects at any point on the wheel tread.
• Provides 360° inspection without scanning or rotating the wheel (15s per wheel).
• Integrated application available for inspection of wheels while the train is in motion (Contact Innerspec for details).

Software Upgrades

• MRUT

Check out this paper to learn more about inspection of railroad wheels. VIEW

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