- Infrastructure
- Conventional lines
- Heavy haul
- High speed
- Transits
- Short lines
- Field of application
- Track
- Switch
- Working mode
- Continuous action
Highlights
Ultrasonic rail flaw inspection is the most effective way to detect defects in rails. Plasser American’s ultrasonic rail flaw detection system combines high-speed ultrasonic electronics with user-friendly interface and detailed reporting. This inspection solution is capable of measuring at speeds up to 45 mph with a resolution of 4 mm for both stop/verify and continuous testing. Hi-rail trucks as carrier platform offer high flexibility and a wide range. Whether you need traditional stop/verify or continuous testing services, our team with over 30 years of industry experience will deliver you the results and reports you require.
Our ultrasonic rail inspection services use different truck-based platforms tailored to the requirements of customers. All services are performed by experienced Chief Operators that are all UT Level II certified or higher. Customers have the option, based on their needs, of continuous data collection with post-processed analysis or real-time stop/verify service.
The system can perform testing while maintaining a pulse density at a fixed 4mm distance at speeds up to 70kph. Plasser American can enhance the service offering by equipping the vehicle platform with a line scan camera or joint bar inspection systems.
The test system has Enhanced Pattern Recognition with adaptive learning capabilities and can make real-time or post-processed decisions on suspect indications. The system has a full suite of native Windows 10/11 64bit applications that support GPS tagging of vehicle movements and defect locations, redundant data storage, and dual inspection modes for decision making and defect detection.
Test platforms can also be equipped with our Patented Linear Phased Array unique firing and data acquisition, which allows a full scan per test pulse. The Linear Phased Array system is designed to inspect the rail and find defects in the presence of surface conditions such as Deep Rolling Contact fatigue cracks, Horizontal Split Heads, and Squats, which would mask Transverse Defects originating from these conditions. It has the ability to locate, size, and classify deep shelling at test speeds, which other methods such as Eddy Current not capable of doing.
