(December 21, 2011)



Schaeffler Industrial’s Rail Test Facility in Schweinfurt, Germany, is now available for UK customers to assess the performance of axlebox (wheelset) bearings for rail applications.

The axlebox bearing test rigs are able to simulate travel speeds of up to 500 km/h.

All test rigs at Schweinfurt enable independent testing in accordance with the requirements of the latest European Standard DIN EN 12082.

The functional tests carried out in accordance with this standard are used as verification of the suitability of axlebox bearings for real operational conditions.

Test rig functions
Double-row tapered and cylindrical roller bearings are tested in their original housings;

This provides data on bearing behaviour under constant radial load and varying axial loads;

As well as data on operating temperatures and grease operating life
Axlebox bearings and their original housings undergo leak-tightness water spray tests;

They are mounted in their housings and sprayed continuously with water, both in stationary position and under simulated operating conditions;

No water must penetrate the sealed spaces of the bearings.

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