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Every railway current collection system relies on the condition of the overhead wire or the rail for reliable and efficient operation. These are all prone to wear and damage as a result of many factors. If defects are identified early enough, disruption through failures can be kept to a minimum or avoided, resulting in significant financial benefits for the railway operator. Good wire condition also improves the running life of the pantograph collector carbons, reducing maintenance costs.
Gerken can offer a revolutionary system for measuring the condition, geometry and wear of tracks and overhead contact wires, as well as pantograph condition.
This innovative system uses video inspection, synchronised to the data collected, allowing you to monitor every point on your line visually and remotely on your PC. This allows early detection of faults together with robust root cause analysis of any apparent system defects you experience.
Our engineers have successfully advised on the installation of systems worldwide, including France and the USA. We work with the customers’ own technical team to identify the right solution and assist with installation and commissioning.
Contact us today for more information.
Gerken SA - Optical Catenary Wire Analysis
