Hydraulic clamping yoke
Cylinders and screw mechanisms are intended to clamp the rails. The design includes measurement of clamping force and cylinder pressure.
CADesigner / Our productsSOLUTIONS FOR THE RAIL INDUSTRYOUR
LONG-RAIL TRANSPORT SYSTEMOUR
PRODUCTS.
From rail transport to wagon assembly and welding. Solutions that combine mechanical engineering with process requirements.
Explore our products01 / LONG-RAIL TRANSPORT SYSTEMONE SYSTEM.
ONE SYSTEM.
DIFFERENT LENGTHS.
Development project
A flexible wagon superstructure for transporting long rails. The concept combines end wagons, a wagon with a hydraulic clamping yoke and support wagons into a consist adapted to the load length.
The design includes rail clamping, clamping-force diagnostics and monitoring of rail movement during transport. A mobile yoke is intended to support configurations for shorter rails.
Let’s discuss the systemTHE SYSTEM IN USE
The photographs show our long-rail transport system in use. The development description below concerns the configuration and features of the next generation under development.
24–120 mDESIGN RANGE OF RAIL LENGTHS
3–7WAGONS IN THE SYSTEM CONCEPT
149–172 mmDESIGN RANGE OF RAIL HEIGHTS
FLEXIBLE TRAIN CONFIGURATION
Choose a rail length. See the wagon arrangement.
Example configurations from the concept documentation. The final arrangement must be matched to the load and design.
Selected rail length: 36 mNumber of wagons: 3
I Starting and end wagonII Wagon with hydraulic clamping yokeIII Support wagon
Supports and mobile yoke
Multi-level supports form the load base. A mobile yoke mounted on them is intended to increase flexibility when transporting shorter rail sections.
End walls and monitoring
End walls limit excessive rail displacement. The design includes cameras or sensors to monitor rail movement.
RToR S-BOXView the development project
Diagnostics built into the system
The planned RToR S-BOX application is intended to collect transport parameters and support assessment of the clamping system. The concept also includes a mobile device to correct displacement of rails in the upper layer.
02 / UNIVERSAL WELDING STATIONSA STATION
A STATION
TAILORED TO THE WAGON.
A solution for assembling and welding rail vehicle structures, being developed for precise locating and flexible production organisation.
Development project
Assembly, clamping and welding in one system
We are developing an automated, universal mobile station for wagon assembly and welding. The station is intended to combine workpiece locating with access to assembly areas and welds.
We match the configuration to the assembly geometry, welding process and organisation of work on the shop floor.
Explore the project scopeLocating and positioning
Reference points and supports arranged to suit the wagon structure and assembly sequence.
Clamping configuration
Fixtures and clamps selected for the workpiece, joining method and access to welds.
Mobility and process organisation
Station design that takes movement, changeovers and the production line layout into account.
Fixtures for welding robots
Dedicated fixtures for welding robots can be developed within an agreed scope.
03 / WELDING AND ASSEMBLY GANTRIESMODULAR DESIGN.
MODULAR DESIGN.
TAILORED LAYOUT.
Gantries dedicated to the rail industry. Designed around product geometry, assembly stages and customer requirements.
One base. Multiple configurations.
The modular design allows the gantry layout to be adapted to the task. We consider structural support and locating, clamp placement and access to assembly and welding areas.
Module spacing, fixing points and equipment are defined using the customer’s documentation. The aim is to make the fixture easier to adapt to subsequent product variants.
Configure a gantry for your project- Modules matched to the structure’s geometry
- Locating and fixing points to specification
- Workpiece access at successive assembly stages
- Scope for expansion and reconfiguration
CURRENTLY IN DEVELOPMENTA variable-dimension gantry
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A variable-dimension gantry
with automatic weld shrinkage compensation
We are developing an innovative gantry whose geometry is intended to adapt to different structural dimensions. In parallel, we are developing an automatic weld shrinkage compensation system.
Variable dimensions
Adjusting module positions is intended to adapt the fixture to different product dimensions.
Shrinkage compensation
Controlled geometry corrections are intended to limit the effect of welding distortion on assembly dimensions.
Design development
The adjustment range and operating method of the system are the subject of ongoing development work.
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YOUR PROCESS.
OUR ENGINEERING.
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