Weighing and non derailling test benches

CEF is filled with weighing and twisted test tracks which allow qualification regarding non-derailing.

Thanks to their dimensions, this benches are one of the only in Europe to make test for long and articulate train available.

 

 

Weighing test bench

Characteristics

  • Length : 288m
  • Track fitted with pit
  • 4 measurement section
  • 20 sensors

Associated measurement

  • Mass balance sheet
  • Static or dynamic measurement
  • Incertainty : ± 0,5kN

Reference standards

  • NF 00-701

   

Twisted track

Characteristics

  • Length : 350m, with 90m slab track for measurement
  • Radius of curvature : 150m
  • Dévers : -45mm/+45mm on 30m
  • Twist : 3‰
  • 150 measurement loop

Associated measurement

  • Lift of the wheel
  • Angle between rail and wheel
  • Wheel profile
  • Incertainty : ± 0,5mm

Reference standards

  • EN 14363, method 1
  • ERRI RP8 B55