Simmons AXM-430 Axle Measurement System
The Simmons AXM-430 Axle Measurement System automatically inspects railroad axles to determine if the axle is acceptable for use in a wheel set. The AXM-430 measures the diameter, taper, and total indicated runout (TIR) of the cylindrical axle features (e.g., bearing journal, wheel seat, and gear seat), and the location of critical axle features along the length of the axle. The machine also performs the measurements necessary to detect a bent axle.
The AXM-430 can interface with wheel shop automation systems to automatically route the axle to a mounting press, a lathe, or a scrap area based on the measurements that are performed. The machine can also function as a standalone machine and the measurement results can be stored to a database hosted locally on the machine or hosted remotely on the customer’s server.
Machine Specifications
Download the Simmons AXM-430 Axle Measurement System product data sheet — for the full machine specification, please contact the Machine Sales team.
Diameter
+/- 0.0025 mm
Taper
+/- 0.005 mm
Total Indicated Runout
+/- 0.025 mm
Bent Axle Detection
+/- 0.010 mm
Length and Location of Features
+/- 0.102 mm
Electrical Power Requirement
22 kW
Compressed Air
1 scfm @ 80 psi
Maximum Axle Diameter
257 mm
Minimum Axle Diameter
129 mm
Maximum Axle Length
2591 mm
Minimum Axle Length
1524 mm
Maximum Weight
909 Kg
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