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Vibration Sensors for Rail Car and Locomotive Health Monitoring
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For safe and efficient railway operations, critical components must function correctly.
Continuous maintenance and monitoring of rail car wheels and essential moving elements is vital. Wilcoxon vibration monitoring sensors have a long history in the rail industry.
Engineers rely on our sensors to detect failed wheel bearings, identify wheel problems, mechanical faults, or component wear.
Rail industry engineers use sensing technologies to schedule repairs cost-effectively, analyze/sustain rail equipment life, avoid expensive damage, and operate safely and reliably.
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Key Rail Applications
Vibration monitoring is applied to a wide range of rail industry equipment, including:
Rolling Stock Components:
Cab and truck assemblies
Wheel bearings and wheel drive motors
Main engines and diesel engines
Auxiliary Systems:
Gearboxes and generators
Head-end power units and roller elements
Built for Rail Environments
Our vibration sensors are engineered for reliable, long-term performance in demanding rail conditions. Key features include:
IP68-rated housings for harsh environments
Miswiring protection
ESD protection for enhanced survivability
CE-compliant design
Hermetically sealed construction
Easy Installation & Flexible Monitoring
Compact and ideal for route-based or walkaround programs
Simple to install and maintain
Available for permanent mounting in continuous monitoring applications
Recommended vibration monitoring solutions for power plant operations
787A general purpose accelerometer
786LF low frequency accelerometer
786LF-500 ultra-low frequency, high sensitivity accelerometer
Junction boxes
IP68 connector and cable assemblies
4-20mA vibration sensor with integral cable
