Portable Weigher for Railway Vehicles

ACYGS, the official distributor of IVM, introduces the new portable weighing system for railway vehicles, also known as POWERVE®.

This equipment statically performs the measurement of the vertical force distribution on wheels and wheelsets.

Its excellent measurement performance, portability and ease of use make it an ideal tool to verify that all parameters related to rolling stock balance comply with the optimal operating limits.

This system has been continuously improving over the years, achieving high performance compared to high-precision static fixed weighing systems.

POWERVE® transforms any rail into a measuring station with very high accuracy and exactness characteristics and enables quick and easy weighing.

Track gauge independent
The system can be installed in multiple gauges tracks without limitations.
Works on limited track length
The measurement procedure requires moving the rolling stock by just 1 meter during operation. Perfect for small workshops.
The rolling stock rise easily
The rolling stock can be easily positioned on ramps, using a shunting vehicle or a couple of winches.
The lightest rail weighing system available
Hand-transportable easily, even on a plane.
Wireless connection
For easy installation and operation.
Time saving
Installation takes a few seconds, without the need for mechanical fixings.

Testing & Commissioning of new rolling stock or post-revamping rolling stock
Workshop or in-field maintenance
Balancing suspensions to equalize vertical wheel forces
Reducing derailing risk, especially on twisted track
Verification of the vertical forces distribution on the driving wheels
Verification of the balance after installation of new equipment (e.g., on On-Track-Machines)
Verification of the distribution of the vertical forces due to non-uniform wear of the wheel diameters or faulty suspensions
Verification of the distribution of the transported cargo
Verification of the set-up of the rolling stock after derailing

POWERVE® is an ITALCERTIFER certified weighing equipment (ref. of the evaluation report: ITCFC-19222-11-ATF-RA-00011), according to the following standards:

UNE- EN 15654-2:2020, “Railway applications. Measurement of the vertical force distribution on wheels and wheelsets. Part 2: Test in workshop for new, modified and maintained vehicles”.

UNE EN 50215:2011(only for the weighing of rolling stock and the vertical force exerted by each wheel on the track)

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