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Rail Stress and Temperature Sensors From ERICO Provide Secure, Accurate Measurements

The ERICO brand of RTL range rail sensors are designed to be mounted directly into the rail web for accurate measurements.

Modern rail infrastructure is subject to more intensive operations than ever before, placing greater demands on track components. In addition, the increased demands for track operating time means that inspection and maintenance windows are reduced.

 

Increasingly, rail engineers are looking to the use of intelligent monitoring systems to enable them to predict problems and hence respond prior to component failure.

 

The track environment is extremely harsh and the track/sensor interface proves to be the most critical in any monitoring system. The ERICO brand of RTL range rail sensors are designed to be mounted directly into the rail web. The interference fit between rail and sensor body allows for fast and accurate measurement, while helping to ensure that the sensor remains in place under all track conditions.

 

These easy-to-install sensors feature a patented, rugged design and provide proven in-track performance. They measure rail temperature and rail stress and can be integrated into monitoring systems for measurement of:

* Stress Free Temperature (Rail Neutral Temperature)

* Axle loads and train weighing

* Wheel impact/flat detection

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