PRODUCT CATALOGUE

ASCO RAIL sp. z o.o.

53 Wielowiejska tel. +48 (32) 230 45 70
st. www.ascorail.pl
44-120 Pyskowice
Poland
 Who we are
Since the beginning of its activity in 1988, ASCO RAIL Sp.z.o. has been associated with the field of
exploitation and servicing of rail vehicles.
The company’s core activity focuses around design, manufacture and distribution of all diagnostic
instruments and devices, necessary in the process of repair and operation of rail vehicles.
During our 31 years of activity, the company has been involved in hundreds of projects of a very diverse
nature. Experience gained during their implementation guarantees expert service in all entrusted projects.
Our major projects include:
• diagnostic stands for technical facilities for servicing Alstom Pendolino warehouses,
• diagnostic stand for MTR subway trucks in Hongkong,
• stations for measuring springs for Navi Mumbai Metro in India,
• universal test stand for Air Spring and Auxiliary Spring for Alstom Transport AB in Sweden,
• delivery of diagnostic stands for the facilities of Regional Transport in Kruszewiec,
• construction of a bearing room for the facilities of PKP Intercity S.A. in Warsaw.
Our small-scale projects involve hundreds of comprehensive deliveries of diagnostic stands and
measuring instruments for such companies as: BLG RailTec Gmbh, Euromaint Rail AB, GATX, Franz Kaminski
Waggonbau GmbH, Tatravagonka, Gleisbaumechanik, Lucchini, Stadler, Tüvasas, PESA S.A, NEWAG S.A,
PKP CARGO S.A
Since 2009, we can boast our own repair facilities, where the Rail Vehicles Plant has been organised,
equipped
with several diagnostic stations (including a water resistor), in which we carry out rail vehicle repairs and
services.
Since 2019 we have also been dealing with repair of wheel sets ( including mounting wheels on axles) in
our newly established facility OGZ in Gliwice.
The company structure comprises over 60 qualified experts, who work every day taking care of our
most important value, which is customers satisfaction.
Table of contents
1. TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS OF BOGIES, SPRINGS, BUFFERS, DAMPERS E.T.C. 1
1.1. BOGIE TEST STAND 2
1.2. COIL AND LEAF SPRINGS TEST STAND 3
1.3. COIL SPRINGS TEST STAND 4
1.4. AIR SPRINGS TEST STAND 5
1.5. BUFFER TEST STAND 6
1.6. BUFFER DEMOUNTING STAND 7
1.7. DIAGNOSTIC STATION WITH WATER RESISTOR FOR DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES 8
1.8. DAMPER TEST STAND 9
1.9. SCHARFENBERG COUPLERS TEST STAND 10
1.10. PANTOGRAPH TEST BENCH 11

2. WAGON AND BOGIE FRAME MAINTENANCE 12

2.1. PORTABLE STATIC/DINAMIC WAGON WEIGHTING SYSTEM 13
2.2. BOGIE FRAME GEOMETRY DIMENSIONS MEASURING STAND 14
2.3. POSITIONING BASES FOR BOGIE FRAME MEASUREMENT 14
2.4. BOGIE FRAME MEASURING INSTRUMENT 15
2.5. CENTRE PIVOT POSITIONING MEASURING INSTRUMENT 16
2.6. WEAR GAUGE FOR CENTRE PIVOT/BOLSTER BOWL 16
2.7. LEAF SPRINGS MEASURING INSTRUMENT 17
2.8. BUFFER PLATE WEAR MEASURING INSTRUMENT 17
2.9. BUFFER HEIGHT MEASURING INSTRUMENT 18
2.10. BUFFER TO BUFFER DISTANCE MEASURING INSTRUMENT 18
2.11. INSTRUMENT FOR SCHARFENBERG COUPLER TO RAIL HEAD DISTANCE MEASUREMENT 19
2.12. TAPER GAUGE 19
2.13. COUPLER SHACKLE WEAR GAUGE 20
2.14. COUPLING HOOK WEAR GAUGE 20
2.15. COUPLER LINK WEAR GAUGE 21
2.16. INSTRUMENT FOR AXLEBOX MEASUREMENT 21

3. WHEEL SETS MEASUREMENT 22

3.1. WHEELS & ROTORS MOUNTING AND DEMOUNTING PRESS 23
3.2. INDUCTION HEATING UNIT 24
3.3. WHEELSET CLEANING MACHINE 25
3.4. BACK TO BACK WHEEL DISTANCE MEASURING INSTRUMENT ELECTRONIC DISPLAY 26
3.5. BACK TO BACK WHEEL DISTANCE MEASURING INSTRUMENT 26
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3.6. ELECTRONIC WHEEL DIAMETER MEASURING INSTRUMENT 27

3.7. WHEEL DIAMETER MEASURING INSTRUMENT 28
3.8. WHEEL FLAT SPOTS MEASURING INSTRUMENT 28
3.9. LASER WHEEL PROFILE MEASURING INSTRUMENT 29
3.10 CALIPER FOR RAILWAY WHEELS PROFILE MEASUREMENT 30
3.11. WHEEL SYMETRY MEASURING INSTRUMENT 31
3.12. qR DIMENSION CHECK GAUGE 32
3.13. WHEEL THREAD GAUGE & CHECK PATTERN 32
3.14. SURFACE ROUGHNESS TESTER 33

4. HANDLING TROLEYS 34
4.1. BUFFER HANDLING TROLLEY 35
4.2. LEAF SPRING HANDLING TROLLEY 36
4.3 BOGIES AND BOGIE FRAMES STORAGE SYSTEM 37

5. OUR ACCOMPLISHED PROJECTS 38

6. CERTIFICATES 41
7. NOTES 47
8. CONTACT 48
1. TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS OF BOGIES, SPRINGS, BUFFERS, DAMPERS

1.1. BOGIE TEST STAND 2

1.2. COIL AND LEAF SPRINGS TEST STAND 3
1.3. COIL SPRINGS TEST STAND 4
1.4. AIR SPRINGS TEST STAND 5
1.5. BUFFER TEST STAND 6
1.6. BUFFER DEMOUNTING STAND 7
1.7 DIAGNOSTIC STATION WITH WATER RESISTOR FOR DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES 8
1.8 DAMPER TEST STAND 9
1.9. SCHARFENBERG COUPLERS TEST STAND 10
1.10. PANTOGRAPH TEST BENCH 11

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1.1 BOGIE TEST STAND

Bogie Test Stand is designed for testing railway drive wagon bogies, trailer wagon bogies, locomotive bogies, tram drive
bogies and other railway vehicle bogies. Dedicated software allows all functions to be controlled from the PC with a touch
screen. Fully customiseable by the operator with new test procedures, different bogie parameters or specific test reports
required by the user.

Features
• Testing of the bogie in manual or automatic mode
• Load applied, synchronous or independent
• Measurement of each wheel load on rails, variance of the wheel load
• Measurement of the bogie height from the top of the rail
• Calculation of shim plates for primary suspension and secondary suspension
• Secondary air suspension leakage test (optional)
• Wheel diameter, back to back wheel measurement measured (optional)
• Measurement reports as PDF or measurement files

Components
• Closed steel construction with rails (the version of the test stand can be installed in a pit or
leveled with the workshop floor),
• Wheel load measuring system in rails
• Hydraulic unit
• Electric cabinet with control panel, PLC controller, laptop or built-in computer with a
database and printer
• Customized analysis software by Asco Rail

Characteristics Data

Test load application 2 x 250 kN, synchronously or independently

Measurement error of applied axial load ± 0.1 kN

Measurement accuracy of vertical movement ± 0.1 mm

Accuracy of load monitoring (wheel on rail) ± 2%

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1.2 COIL AND LEAF SPRINGS TEST STAND

The Coil & Leaf Spring Test Stand is designed to perform a static test of conical bonded rubber spring, leaf & parabolic
springs, helical springs and springs sets. The purpose-written software package allows to control the test stand, aid in test
data analysis. Fully customiseable by the operator with new test procedures, different springs parameters or specific test
reports required by the user.

Features
• Testing in manual or automatic mode
• Measurement of height of the leaf spring under near zero load and under load
set by the operator
• Measurement of spring stiffness
• Force/way diagram report
• Testing of the springs in manual or automatic mode
• The operator implements pre-programmed test modes, sets tolerances and
warning limit values of the springs
• Collecting and saving measurement data, creating reports as PDF or
measurement files
Note:
The test stand is designed to test springs
Components
according to VPI measurements
• Closed steel frame is designed to support all main components
requirements. Our test stands are
• Load cells are built inside of stainless steel material
Deutsche Bahn certified.
• Linear position sensors are installed inside the hydraulic cylinder
• Mobile table for easiest loading/unloading process (optional)
• Electrical cabinet with control panel, PLC controller, laptop or built-in computer
with a database and printer
• Hydraulic unit
• Emergency stop and safety crates

Characteristics Data

Axial test load (maximum) 180 kN

Actuator stroke 450 mm

Measurement error of applied load 0.1 kN

Measurement accuracy of vertical movement ± 0.1 mm

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1.3 COIL SPRINGS TEST STAND

The Spring Test Stand is designed to perform a static test of conical bonded rubber spring, helical springs and springs sets. It
can be manufactured with a system enabling buckling measurement. Dedicated software package allows to control the test
stand, aid in test data analysis. Fully customiseable by the operator with new test procedures, different springs parameters or
specific test reports required by the user.

Features
• Testing in manual or automatic mode
• Measurement of height of the spring under near zero load and under load set
Note:
by the operator
The test stand is designed to test
• Measurement of spring stiffness
springs according to VPI
• Force/way diagram report
measurements requirements. Our
• Testing of the bowing angle and force of the spring (optional)
test stands are Deutsche Bahn
• The operator implements pre-programmed test modes, sets tolerances and
certified.
warning limit values of the springs
• Collecting and saving measurement data, creating reports as PDF or
measurement files

Components
• Closed steel frame is designed to support all main components.
• Load cells are built inside with stainless steel material
• Linear position sensors are installed inside the hydraulic cylinder
• Mobile table for easiest loading/unloading process
• Electrical cabinet with control panel, PLC controller, laptop or built-in computer
with a database and printer
• Hydraulic unit
• Emergency stop and safety crates
• Optionally, table enalbling buckling measurement

Characteristics Data

Axial test load (maximum) 60 kN

Actuator stroke 600 mm

Measurement error of applied load 0.1 kN

Measurement accuracy of vertical movement ± 0.1 mm

Loading & unloading table 650 mm

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1.4 AIR SPRINGS TEST STAND

The Spring Test Stand is designed to perform a static test of elements of pneumatic suspension as well as a test of coil
springs and rubber springs. Dedicated software package allows to control the test stand, aid in test data analysis. Fully
customiseable by the operator with new test procedures, different springs parameters or specific test reports required by user.

Features
• Leakage test
• Testing in manual or automatic mode Note:
• Measurement of height of the spring under near zero load and under set by The test stand is designed to test springs
operator load according to VPI measurements
• Measurement of spring stiffness requirements. Our test stands are
• Force/way diagram report Deutsche Bahn certified.
• Testing of the bowing angle and force of the spring (optional)
• The operator implementd pre-programmed test modes, setd tolerances and
warning limit values of the springs
• Collecting and saving measurement data, creating reports as PDF or
measurement files

Components
• Closed steel frame is designed to support all main components.
• Adapters dedicated to elements of pneumatic suspension
• Load cells are built inside with stainless steel material
• Linear position sensors are installed inside the hydraulic cylinder
• Mobile table for easiest loading/unloading process
• Electrical cabinet with control panel, PLC controller, laptop or built-in
computer with a database and printer
• Hydraulic unit
Characteristics Data
• Emergency stop and safety crates
Axial test load (maximum) 60 kN

Actuator stroke 600 mm

Measurement error of applied load 0.1 kN

Measurement accuracy of vertical movement ± 0.1 mm

Loading and & unloading table 650 mm

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1.5 BUFFER TEST STAND

The Buffer Test Stand is designed for to perform a static test of solid elastomer and rubber buffers, ring springs buffers,
hydrodynamic or hydrostatic buffers. The software allows to control the test stand, aid in test data analysis. Fully
customiseable by the operator with new test procedures, different buffer parameters or specific test reports required by user.

Features
• Testing in automatic mode
• Laser measurement of free state height of the buffer
• Measurement of preload buffer force
• Measurement of buffer force under preset deflection
• Measurement of the maximal deflection
• Calculating of absorbed and dissipated energy of the buffer
• Stability test is carried out in bumpers with a hydrodynamic or hydrostatic
system (optional)
• Force-stroke diagram report
• Tyhe operator implements pre-programmed test modes, sets tolerances
• Collecting and saving measurement data, creating reports as PDF or measurement files.
Aid in data analysis

Components
• Closed steel frame is designed to support all main components
• Load cells are built inside with stainless steel material
• Linear position sensors are installed inside the hydraulic cylinder
• Mobile table for easiest loading/unloading process
• Electrical cabinet with control panel, PLC controller, built-in computer with a database and printer
• Hydraulic unit
• Emergency stop and safety crates

Characteristics Data

Axial test load (maximum) 1000 kN

Actuator stroke 450 mm

Measurement error of applied load 0.1 kN

Measurement accuracy of vertical movement ± 0.1 mm

Loading & unloading table available

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1.6 BUFFER DEMOUNTING STAND

The Buffer Demounting Stand is designed to demount solid elastomer and rubber buffers, ring springs buffers.

Components
• Closed steel frame is designed to support all main components
• Mobile table for easiest loading/unloading process
• Electrical cabinet with control panel, PLC controller, laptop or built-in computer
with a database and printer
• Hydraulic unit
• Emergency stop and safety crates

Characteristics Data

Axial test load (maximum) 500 kN

Actuator stroke 400 mm

Measurement error of applied load 1%

Measurement accuracy of vertical movement ± 0.1 mm

Loading & unloading table available

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1.7 DIAGNOSTIC STATION WITH WATER RESISTOR FOR DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES

Diagnostic station with water resistor performed by ASCO RAIL enables full diagnostics of diesel locomotives

Features
• Maximum damping force at tension
• Isolation resistance, absorption coefficient of electrical machines, traction
battery parameters, performance of power generators
• Time and unit fuel consumption under specified states of engine performance,
unit fuel consumption in transient states of engine performance, measurement
of long-term fuel consumption
• Exhaust gases analysis

Components

• Steering and storage room

• Water resistor with steering devices and suitable converters, also with signaling
adapted to loading power generators
• Computer measuring system with suitable converters
• Device for fuel consumption measurement

Characteristics of water resistor Data

Maximum current 6500 A

Maximum voltage 1000 V

Current stabilization accuracy 5%

Measurement accuracy of vertical movement ± 0.1 mm

Dissipated power in surrounding temp. range -15 ℃ to +20 ℃ Continuous power: 800 kW, hour power 1200 kW, maximum power
2600 kW

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1.8 DAMPER TEST STAND

The Damper Testing Stand is designed to perform tests of oleo-pneumatic shock absorbers KTO with applied automatic cycle of test
performance and registration of results. Test results are stored on hard disc of the computer and may be later printed out in the form of a
compulsory protocol form accompanied with automatically generated characteristics charts.

Features
• Testing in automatic mode. Testing is done by giving speed in to-and-from
motion to one of dampers’ ends, with the other end fixed firmly
• Maximum damping force at tension
• Maximum damping force at compression
• Hysteresis loop damping force, working stroke of tested shock absorber
• The operator implements pre-programmed test modes, sets tolerances
• Collecting and saving measurement data, creating reports as PDF or
measurement files. Aid in data analysis

Components
• Rigid mechanical structure
• Mounting hydraulic driven clamps (upper and lower)
• Drive servomotor initiating the to-and-from motion
• Electrical cabinet with control panel, PLC controller, built-in computer with a
database and printer
• Hydraulic unit
• Emergency stop and safety crates

Characteristics Data

Maximum acceleration m/s 0 – 0.4

Maximum stroke 600 mm

Maximum test force 50 kN

Accuracy of measured stroke ± 2%

Angle adjustment range Up to +90

Resolution of load monitoring <100 N

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1.9 SCHARFENBERG COUPLERS TEST STAND

The purpose of the device is to ensure proper testing of Scharfenberg couplings. The device enables tensile and compressive load tests 750
kN at a speed of 0.05 m/s and allows for adequate stress (forces tension and compression) of tested couplings up to 1000 kN, maintaining
this load for 2 minutes. The computer system of the device enables full analysis of measurement data and their recording.

Features
• Testing in automatic mode. Testing is done by giving speed in to-and-from motion to
one of the dampers’ ends, with the other end fixed firmly
• Maximum damping force at tension
• Maximum damping force at compression
• Hysteresis loop damping force, working stroke of tested shock absorber
• The operators implements pre-programmed test modes, sets tolerances
• Collecting and saving measurement data, creating reports as PDF or measurement
files.
• Aid in data analysis
Components
• Body with hydraulic drive (S) with force converter (Ps) and distance converter (Pd)
• Hydraulic drive with steering system and equipment
• Steering system and electrical power supply
• Electrical cabinet with control panel, PLC controller
• Emergency stop

Characteristics Data

Maximum load 1 500 kN

Dimensions of device 3 500 x 1 200 x 1 000 mm

Mass of device 3000 kg

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1.10 PANTOGRAPHS TEST BENCH

Test stand is intended to test the pantographs (current collectors) of the railway vehicles.

The computer system enables the registration of measurement data, including:

• lifting time of the collector to nominal height,
• fall time of the collector from nominal height,
• height of the pantograph head in folded state from the level of the insulator
bracket,
• static contact force in operating range,
• contact force,
• lowering force,
• freedom of rotation of pantograph head,
• holding force in folded position.
• checking the correct functional operation and tightness of pneumatic system,
• lateral deviation,
• tilt of pantograph head,
• measuring the wear of slider pad,
• measurement of insulation resistance,
• dielectric strength test

Characteristics Data

Supply voltage 3 x 400V + 10%, -15% L1 + L2 + L3 + N + PE

Frequency of supply voltage 50Hz ± 10%,

Installed capacity ≤ 1kW

Stroke of height measurement module nominal 1300 mm (limited to user conditions)

Stroke of bowing measurement module 280 mm

Measurement accuracy 1 mm

Pantograph contact force measurement ± 40 kg (392.4 N)

Pantograph bowing force measurement ± 50 kg (490.5 N)

Measurement accuracy 1N

Speed of measuring module adjustable 10 – 62 mm/s

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2. WAGON AND BOGIE FRAME MAINTENANCE

2.1. PORTABLE STATIC/DINAMIC WAGON WEIGHTING SYSTEM 13

2.2. BOGIE FRAME GEOMETRY DIMENSIONS MEASURING STAND 14
2.3. POSITIONING BASES FOR BOGIE FRAME MEASUREMENT 14
2.4. BOGIE FRAME MEASURING INSTRUMENT 15
2.5. CENTRE PIVOT POSITIONING MEASURING INSTRUMENT 16
2.6. WEAR GAUGE FOR CENTRE PIVOT/BOLSTER BOWL 16
2.7. LEAF SPRINGS MEASURING INSTRUMENT 17
2.8. BUFFER PLATE WEAR MEASURING INSTRUMENT 17
2.9. BUFFER HEIGHT MEASURING INSTRUMENT 18
2.10. BUFFER TO BUFFER DISTANCE MEASURING INSTRUMENT 18
2.11. INSTRUMENT FOR SCHARFENBERG COUPLER TO RAIL HEAD DISTANCE MEASUREMENT 19
2.12. TAPER GAUGE 19
2.13. COUPLER SHACKLE WEAR GAUGE 20
2.14. COUPLING HOOK WEAR GAUGE 20
2.15. COUPLER LINK WEAR GAUGE 21
2.16. AXLEBOX MEASURING INSTRUMENT 21

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2.1 PORTABLE STATIC/DYNAMIC WAGON WEIGHING SYSTEM

Portable Wagon Weighing system is designed for weighing different types of rolling stock such as locomotives, tractive units, wagons,
subway, LRT, MRT and trams. The system is modular and can be designed for static or dynamic weighing of the rolling stock.

Features
• Complex type: the portable system can be transported and installed at different
measuring locations
• Measurement of the weight of each wheel
• Measurement of the weight of each axle
• Measurement of the weight of each wagon
• Wheel load variance measurement
• Data transfer format

Components
• Modular measuring system equipped with sensors for each axle
• Industrial PC for data processing
• Analysis software by ASCO RAIL

Characteristics Data

Max. wheel load 150 kN

Speed of passing rolling stock up to 5 km/h

Measuring cell length 120 mm

Measuring direction both

Measurement accuracy +/- 0.5% in the range of 30 mm from the load cell axis
+/- 1.0% in the range of 30-60 mm from the load cell axis
Accuracy of load monitoring (wheel on rail) ± 2%

Rail profile type all

Power supply Built-in batteries, 8 hours of continuous work

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2.2 BOGIE FRAME GEOMETRY DIMENSIONS MEASURING STAND

The Bogie Frame Geometry Dimensions Measuring Stand is a universal stand that allows for the measurement and assessment of the
technical condition of the bogie frame, both for freight and passenger wagons. Additionally, it makes it possible to measure three-axle bogies.
The measurements are made with special measuring instruments (Please ref: 2.4, 2.5). Their types and numbers depend on the measuring
lists used by the client.

Testing bench allows for the measurements of:

• bogie frame curvature
• distortion and side deformations
• back-to-back distance of the axle bearing embrasure

Characteristics Data Complete set to be delivered include:

measurement range Two axle, three axle, loco measuring device 1

bogie frames
accuracy 0.1 mm case 1

weight 0.6 kg

2.3 POSITIONING BASES FOR BOGIE FRAME MEASUREMENT

The bases are designed for determining the centre of the axle box shape of the bogie 1XT. It is necessary for carrying out the cross
measurements of the frame of wagon bogies. The instrument can be delivered in two versions: A and B, according to the users’ needs.

Characteristics Data Complete set to be delivered includes:

positioning Hot axle box opening positioning bases 4

weight 4 kg case 1

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2.4 BOGIE FRAME MEASURING INSTRUMENT

The instrument is designed for:

• measuring the longitudinal and transverse spacing of the axle box,
• cross measurements of bogie frames,
• determining the difference between two measurements,
• measuring the distance between two points, edges, faces.

Basic characteristics:
• handy,
• accurate,
• light,
• readable and large display,
• possibility of calibration by the user.

Characteristics Data Complete set to be delivered includes:

measurement range 1600 - 3000 mm instrument 1

measurement accuracy 0.1 mm check pattern 1

resolution 0.1 mm positioning tips for point-to-point 2

weight 5 kg measurement
case 1

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2.5 CENTRE PIVOT POSITIONING MEASURING INSTRUMENT

The measuring instrument is used for establishing the position of the centre pivot. This instrument is designed for measurements of the
length of the bogie frame, frame width and longitudinal and transversal displacement of the centre pivot.

Characteristics Data Complete set to be delivered includes:

measurement range 1600 - 3000 mm instrument 1

measurement accuracy 0.1 mm

weight 5 kg

2.6 WEAR GAUGE FOR CENTRE PIVOT/BOLSTER BOWL

The measuring instrument is used for checking the wear of the bolster bowl.

Characteristics Data Complete set to be delivered include:

Instrument material Stainless steel instrument 1

weight 0.5 kg

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2.7 LEAF SPRINGS MEASURING INSTRUMENT

The device is designed for measuring the height and spacing of the gaps of a wagon leaf spring, and can also be used for checking the
symmetry of the spring.

Characteristics Data Complete set to be delivered includes:

measurement range eye-to-eye distance 1100 - 1400 mm instrument 1

measurement range height of spring 160 - 330 mm

measurement accuracy 1 mm

weight 5 kg

2.8 BUFFER PLATE WEAR MEASURING INSTRUMENT

The device is designed for:

• wear measurements of convex buffer’s shield with curvature radius Ru = 1500 mm and Ru = 2750 mm
• wear measurements of buffer’s shield: round, truncated, rectangular.

Characteristics Data Complete set to be delivered include:

measurement range of convex buffer 375 - 560 mm instrument 1

measurement range of rectangular buffer 400 x 560 mm calibration certificate 1

measurement accuracy 0.1 mm

weight 1 kg

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2.9 BUFFER HEIGHT MEASURING INSTRUMENT

The instrument is designed for measuring the distance between the buffer axis and the upper surface of the rail head

Characteristics Data Complete set to be delivered includes:

measurement range 920 - 1100 mm measuring device 1

accuracy 1 mm calibration certificate 1

weight 2 kg

2.10 BUFFER TO BUFFER DISTANCE MEASURING INSTRUMENT

The instrument is designed for measuring the distance between the buffers’ axis. The instrument is based on the top of the buffers’ bushing.

Characteristics Data Complete set to be delivered include:

measurement range 1700 - 1780 mm measuring device 1

accuracy 1 mm calibration certificate 1

weight 3,5 kg

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2.11 INSTRUMENT FOR SCHARFENBERG COUPLER TO RAIL HEAD DISTANCE MEASUREMENT

The instrument is designed for measuring the distance between the top of the rail head and the Scharffenberg coupler.

Characteristics Data Complete set to be delivered includes:

measurement range 500 - 1090 mm measuring device 1

accuracy 0.1 mm

weight 6.2 kg

2.12 TAPER GAUGE

The instrument is designed for measuring the gaps of the side bearer.

Characteristics Data Complete set to be delivered include:

measurement range 4 - 24 mm measuring device 1

accuracy 0.1 mm

measuring step 2 mm

weight 0.5 kg

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2.13 COUPLER SHACKLE WEAR GAUGE

The instrument is designed for checking the dimensions of the coupler shackle..

Characteristics Data Complete set to be delivered includes:

diameter limit value According to client’s measuring device 1

requirement case 1
gauge material stainless steel

weight 0.1 kg

2.14 COUPLING HOOK WEAR GAUGE

The instrument is designed for checking the dimensions of the coupler hook.

Characteristics Data Complete set to be delivered include:

dimension limit value According to client’s measuring device 1

requirement case 1
gauge material stainless steel

weight 0.1 kg

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2.15 COUPLER LINK WEAR GAUGE

The instrument is designed for checking the dimensions of the coupler links.

Characteristics Data Complete set to be delivered includes:

dimension limit value according to client’s measuring device 1

requirement case 1
gauge material chrome plated

weight 0.1 kg

2.16 INSTRUMENT FOR AXLEBOX MEASUREMENT

The instrument is designed for measuring the dimension c of the hot axle boxes of the bogies 1XT and 1XTa.

Characteristics Data Complete set to be delivered include:

measurement range 55 - 75 mm measuring device 1

accuracy 0.1 mm

gauge material chrome plated

weight 0.1 kg

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3. WAGON AND BOGIE FRAME MAINTENANCE

3.1. WHEELS & ROTORS MOUNTING AND DEMOUNTING PRESS 23

3.2. INDUCTION HEATING UNIT 24
3.3. WHEELSET CLEANING MACHINE 25
3.4. BACK TO BACK WHEEL DISTANCE MEASURING INSTRUMENT ELECTRONIC DISPLAY 26
3.5. BACK TO BACK WHEEL DISTANCE MEASURING INSTRUMENT 26
3.6. ELECTRONIC WHEEL DIAMETER MEASURING INSTRUMENT 27
3.7. WHEEL DIAMETER MEASURING INSTRUMENT 28
3.8. WHEEL FLAT SPOTS MEASURING INSTRUMENT 28
3.9. LASER WHEEL PROFILE MEASURING INSTRUMENT 29
3.10. CALIPER FOR RAILWAY WHEELS PROFILE MEASUREMENT 30
3.11. WHEEL SYMETRY MEASURING INSTRUMENT 31
3.12. qR DIMENSION CHECK GAUGE 32
3.13. WHEEL THREAD GAUGE & CHECK PATTERN 32
3.14. SURFACE ROUGHNESS TESTER 33

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3.1 WHEELS & ROTORS MOUNTING AND DEMOUNTING PRESS

Wheel Set Mounting And Demounting Press is designed for cold mounting and dismounting of axle components, including wheel discs, brake
discs, gears on shaft axle of the wheel set.

Features
The press is furnished with:
• Control box for press with programmable controller (PLC) with touch screen that enables the control of machine functions (selection of
force, speed, piston stroke)
• Industrial computer with IT system (integrated with control box) that enables entering of necessary data (operator, wheel serial number,
date, pressing parameters), as well as registration and archiving of technological processes (force/distance diagram to be compared with
nominal diagram)
• Set of converters for the execution of necessary measurements
• Hydraulic station with servo-motor
• Overhead crane for wheel set transport to and out of the press
• Set of accessories necessary for transport and hoisting of sub-assemblies
• High pressure pump with accessories for support of wheel disassembly process
• Main switch, overload protection, phase control system, emergency stop buttons

Components
• Frame
• Fixed beam
Characteristics Data
• Hydraulic feeder
Piston Force 2500 kN
• Reaction beam
Stroke 500 mm
• Electrical switchboard
• Control box for press Working speed 1 - 5 mm/s

• Overhead crane Distance between main column and 500 - 2250 mm

• Technological tooling hydraulic unit. resistance column (adjustable)

• Electrical cabinet with control panel, PLC controller, Measurement error of applied axial ± 0.1 kN

laptop or built-in computer with a database and printer. load

• Customized analysis software by ASCO RAIL Measurement accuracy of vertical ± 0.1 mm

movement
Accuracy of load monitoring (wheel ± 2%
on rail)
Nominal Voltage 415 V ± 10%, 3-phase, 4-wire,

20 50 Hz
Installed power approx. 7 kW
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3.2 INDUCTION HEATING UNIT

The Induction Heating Unit is designed for the thermal assembly and dismantling of: bearing rings, support rings axle of the
wagon, small gears of traction motors and rotors and degaussing of the axle and sleeve after thermal assembly process (with
additional equipment: degaussing system).

Basic characteristics:
• short heating times,
• the possibility to charge heating to high temperatures,
• high efficiency of the device – energy transmission to charge directly by
inductor, no useless thermal insulations reducing efficiency,
• energy saving,
• downsizing of inductor by using device of high-frequency operating.

Complete set to be
Characteristics Data
delivered includes:
400/230V +/-10%/50Hz, 2 (1-for inner bearing ring,
power supply Coils (inductors)
1- labyrinth ring)

maximum power consumption 35 kW temperature sensor 1

140 mm to 250 mm induction heater control

heated part diameter Ø: 1
cabinet

cooling system of control cabinet air ventilators

cooling system of coils compressed air

maximum range of temperature control: 200°C

temperature sensor yes

display control panel with keypad

time control: 0 – 500 s

degaussing module optional

dimensions 580 x 510 x 840 mm

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3.3 WHEELSET CLEANING MACHINE

The cleaning machine is intended for cleaning the wheel sets of freight wagons (wheels with no gears and brake discs) prior to non-
destructive tests.

Basic characteristics:
• cleaning of axes (including inner wheel hub)
• cleaning of wheel: inner side and outer side of the wheel
• cleaning of the wheel hub outer and inner side
• dust exhaustion system
• steel brushes cleaning

Characteristics Data Complete set to be

delivered include:
power supply 400/230V +/-10%/50Hz, Coils (inductors) 2 (1-for inner bearing ring,
1- labyrinth ring)
Diameter range of wheelsets 800 - 1100 mm
temperature sensor 1
heated part diameter Ø: 140 mm to 250 mm
induction heater control 1
the cooling system of the control air ventilators cabinet
cabinet
the cooling system of the coils compressed air

maximum range of temperature 200°C

control:
temperature sensor yes

display control panel with a keypad

time control: 0 – 500 s

degaussing module optional

dimensions 580 x 510 x 840 mm 22

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3.4 BACK TO BACK WHEEL DISTANCE MEASURING INSTRUMENT ELECTRONIC DISPLAY

The device is designed for measuring the distance of the inner wheel faces of the wheel sets.

Features
• Measurement of the wheel inner face distance
• Calculating the average of the measurements
• Measuring the differences between measured values and characteristics
defined by the manufacturer
• Saving the measuring data to memory
• Mechanical measurement with electronic display of the results

Characteristics Data Complete set to be delivered includes:

measurement range 1360 ± 15 mm (or other at measuring device 1

client’s request) check pattern 1
accuracy 0.1 mm
charger 1
battery built-in Li-ion rechargeable
cable for computer connection 1
battery
case 1
internal memory capacity up to 2000 measurements

weight 2 kg

3.5 BACK TO BACK WHEEL DISTANCE MEASURING INSTRUMENT

The instrument is designed to perform manual, mechanical measurement of the distance of the inner wheel faces of the wheel sets.

Characteristics Data Complete set to be delivered includes:

measurement range of the wheel faces inner
1345 – 1375 mm measuring device 1
distance
measurement error ± 0.1 mm case 1

weight 1 kg

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3.6 ELECTRONIC WHEEL DIAMETER MEASURING INSTRUMENT

Electronic gauge is designed for measuring wheel rolling circle diameter (amount of wear) of railway, metro and tram in the course of
checkup, examination, repair and formation of wheel sets. Measurements are made directly on rolling stock without wheel set roll-out.

Features
• Measurement of the wheel rolling diameter without need of wheel set roll-out
• Calculating the average of the measurements
• Verification, registration and identification of measured wheels (optionally with
tablet)
• Saving the measuring data to the memory (optionally with tablet)

Characteristics Data Complete set to be delivered includes:

measurement range 600 - 1300 mm (or other at client’s measuring device 1

request) calibration set 1
accuracy 0.2 mm
software – optional 1
battery 2 x AA batteries device (tablet, PDA) for visualisation and recording of the 1
measurement results (wireless connection with a measuring
resolution 0.01 mm
device)
internal memory up to 2000 measurements charger set 1
capacity case 1
weight 0.5 kg

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3.7 WHEEL DIAMETER MEASURING INSTRUMENT

The instrument is designed to perform a manual, mechanical measurement of the wheel diameter.

Characteristics Data Complete set to be delivered includes:

measurement range A) 600 – 800 mm, B) 800 – 1050 mm, C) measuring device 1
1050 – 1270 mm calibration certificate 1
measurement error ± 0.1 mm

reading of results metre scale

weight 1,5 kg

3.8 WHEEL FLAT SPOTS MEASURING INSTRUMENT

The instrument is designed for measuring the depth of the holes, flat spots and buildup on the wheel treads.
Wheel tread defects are measured via the dial indicator with 0.01 accuracy.

Characteristics Data Complete set to be delivered include:

measurement range 0 – 10 mm measuring device 1

measurement error 0.01 mm calibration certificate 1

measurementt base wheel roll surface

distance between the basis point on the 100 mm

wheel
weight 0.8 kg

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3.9 LASER WHEEL PROFILE MEASURING INSTRUMENT

A laser wheel profile measuring instrument is designed for the measuring of:
• wheel flange height
• wheel flange thickness
• wheel flange slope
• full profile scanning and analysis of wheel rolling surface
• maintaining of electronic wear data base
• control of tolerances and sorting in the course of checkup, examination,
repair and formation of railway wheel sets

Characteristics Data Complete set to be delivered includes:

Measurement range measuring device 1

flange height Ow(Sh) 20 - 45 mm calibration and control set 1

flange thickness Og(Sd) 20 - 50 mm

flange slope qR 1 - 15 mm software (computer programme) 1

device (tablet, PDA) for visualisation and 1
rim thickness 36 - 100 mm
recording of the measurement results
Measurement error (wireless connection with profilometer)
chargers set 1
flange height Ow(Sh) ± 0.05 mm
cables for computer or printer connection 1
flange thickness Og(Sd) ± 0.05 mm
case 1
flange slope qR ± 0.1 mm
The number of measurements 5000 for Standard IKP and
that can be taken before 2200 for Short and Super-short
battery recharge is not less
than
profilometer dimensions Standard: 214 x 156 x 54 mm
Short: 201 x 114 x 54 mm
Super-short: 213,5 х 90 х 54 mm
resolution 0.01 mm

weight 0.6 kg

Power supply (laser scanning 3.7V, Li-ion rechargeable battery 5400mAh for
standard IKP and 2400mAh for Short and
module) SShort

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3.10 CALIPER FOR RAILWAY WHEELS PROFILE MEASUREMENT

The device is designed for measuring the parameters of the external profile of the railway wheel:
• flange height Ow (Sh)
• flange thickness Og (Sd)
• flange slope qR
• rim thickness O (optional)

Characteristics Data Complete set to be delivered includes:

measurement range measuring device 1

flange height Ow(Sh) 20 - 36 mm case 1

flange thickness Og(Sd) 15 - 36 mm

flange slope qR 0 - 13 mm

rim thickness O (optional) 25 - 80 mm

measurement error

flange height ow(sh) 0.1 mm

flange thickness og(sd) 0.1 mm

flange slope qr 0.5 mm

rim thickness O 0.1 mm

weight 0.6 kg

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3.11 WHEEL SYMETRY MEASURING INSTRUMENT

The electronic device is designed for the measurement of:

•the distance between wheels’ inner surface and axle toe C-C’,
•the difference in this distance for both wheel sets.

Characteristics Data Complete set to be delivered includes:

measurement range 190 – 260 mm (or other at instrument 1

client’s request)
wheel diameter range 600 – 1200 mm calibration device 1

accuracy 0.1 mm heavy duty carry case 1

battery 2 x AA batteries operation manual 1

internal memory capacity up to 2000 measurements

weight 4 kg

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3.12 DIMENSION CHECK GAUGE

The instrument is designed for checking the qR dimension of the wheel flange. The instrument is go/no go type.

Characteristics Data Complete set to be delivered includes:

qR parameter limit value 6.5 mm gauge GO type 1

gauge material Stainless steel

weight 0.2 kg

3.13 WHEEL THREAD GAUGE & CHECK PATTERN

The instrument is designed for checking the external outline of the wheel flange. The instrument is go/no go type.

Characteristics Data Complete set to be delivered includes:

wheel parameters S1002/h28/e32,5/6,7%, gauge type GO/NO GO 1

other on request
gauge material Stainless steel check pattern for gauge 1

weight 0.6 kg
Note: The instruments are design to
suit VPI measurement requirements.

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3.14 SURFACE ROUGHNESS TESTER

The portable roughness tester has a piezoelectric sensor with an integrated probe. The tester has a large measuring range for most
materials.

Characteristics Data Complete set to be delivered includes:

wheel parameters S1002/h28/e32,5/6,7%, other on surface roughness tester 1

request calibrated sample with nominal value Ra 1
gauge material Stainless steel
charger 1
weight 0.6 kg
USB data cable 1

transport case 1

surface roughness tester 1

calibrated sample with nominal value Ra 1

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4. WAGON AND BOGIE FRAME MAINTENANCE

4.1. BUFFER HANDLING TROLLEY 35

4.2. LEAF SPRING HANDLING TROLLEY 36
4.3. BOGIES AND BOGIE FRAMES STORAGE SYSTEM 37

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4.1 BUFFER HANDLING TROLLEY

The trolley is designed for disassembly, assembly and transport of the wagon buffers. The trolley consists of a two-wheeled construction,
hydraulic system for bumper lifting and lowering and mobile bumper gripper.

The device is powered by a hydraulic pump, which allows for an easier lifting of the buffers. This solution enables managing the passengers
and freight of the wagon buffers by one person.

In comparison to the earlier versions, this trolley is characterised by a simpler lifting process and a better ergonomic design and, as a result,
faster assembly and disassembly.

Characteristics Data

Maximum lift weight: 150 kg

Dimensions (length, width, height): 1495 x 600 x 1825 mm

Weight: 80 kg

Lifting height (from ground till springs support point) 1500 mm

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4.2 LEAF SPRING HANDLING TROLLEY

The trolley is designed for disassembly, assembly and transport of the wagon leaf springs. The device allows for performing the operation by
one person, while maintaining maximum safety. The trolley consists of a frame with wheels, handle, gripper and a hydraulic pomp. The lifting
process is based on a hydraulic pump, which allows for an easier lifting of the springs. In comparison to the earlier versions, this trolley is
characterised by a simpler lifting process and better ergonomic design and, as a result, faster assembly and disassembly.

Characteristics Data

Maximum lift weight: 150 kg

Dimensions (length, width, height): 1720 x 720 x 1510 mm

Weight: 80 kg

Lifting height (from ground till springs support point) 980 mm

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4.3 BOGIES AND BOGIE FRAMESSTORAGE SYSTEM

The system allows storage of bogie frames or complete bogies.

The configuration and dimensions of the system components correspond to the customer’s requirements.

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 4.3 ACCOMPLISHED PROJECTS

Our company has accomplished many major and large-scale projects around the world, some of which are listed below. During our 31 years
of activity, the company has been involved in hundreds of projects of a very diverse nature. The expertise gained during their implementation
guarantees professional service for all entrusted investments.

Bogie Test Stand (MTR Kowloon Bay Depot in Hong Kong)

Bogie Test Stand (Lucchini depot in Minsk Mazowiecki, Poland)

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Bogie Test Stand (ALSTOM depot in Piaseczno, Poland)

Coil and Leaf Springs Test Stand (BLG

Railtec in Uebigau-Wahrenbrück,
(Germany)

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 Pantograph Test Bench
(PKP Intercity depot in Kraków, Poland)

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 ASCO RAIL Sp. z o.o.
53 Wielowiejska street
44-120 Pyskowice
Poland

tel. +48 (32) 230 45 70

www.ascorail.pl

For more detailed information about the entire product range or to download our catalog, please visit our
website: www.ascorail.pl or contact our specialists:

Grzegorz Małysa Adam Sonek Przemysław Draga

Export manager Chief administrative officer Export manager
Phone number: +48 505 552 162 Phone number: +48 517 113 965 Phone number: +48 517 113 906
E-mail: grzegorz.malysa@ascorail.pl E-mail: adam.sonek@ascorail.pl E-mail: przemyslaw.draga@ascorail.pl

Jan Busko
Piotr Siebel
Chief Strategy Officer Asia and Australia Markets
Export manager
Phone number: +60 123451098
Phone number: +48 505 552 155
E-mail: jan.busko@ascorail.nazwa.pl
E-mail: piotr.siebel@ascorail.pl

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