Trainweigh Force Derailment Protection System (DPS)

In order to make trains as safe as possible, it has been identified that a wheel force measurement system needed to be developed to automatically check and inspect the balance of trains and ensure nothing has worn or failed between service schedules. Our Force Derailment Protection System (DPS) force measurement system is the final result of a major R&D project conducted by our Trainweigh Department.

The Force DPS is an automated system that can identify individual wheel force loadings. The system will alarm if any wheels or axles are out of a pre-set tolerance.

Health and Safety are optimised with the Force DPS’ built-in Centre-of-Gravity checking system. This makes identifying load errors, wheel errors, and suspension faults quick and simple. The Force DPS provides the operator with documentation that proves the train is within wheel force tolerance and is subsequently in accordance with worldwide guidance and DIN Standards.

The Force DPS is especially useful for proving that the train, carriages and cargo are safe. All data can be stored internally on the Force DPS for downloading to a PC or USB stick and can also be printed for records of the readings to be signed off and stored for future reference. The recorded data can easily be integrated into ISO quality systems.   

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