AXM-430 Axle Measurement System
The Simmons Axle Measurement System (AXM-430) 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
For a full list of machine specifications, please download our AXM-430 Axle Measurement System spec sheet.
Diameter
+/- 0.0001 in. | +/- 0.0025 mm
Taper
+/- 0.0002 in. | +/- 0.005 mm
Total Indicated Runout
+/- 0.0010 in. | +/- 0.025 mm
Bent Axle Detection
+/- 0.0004 in. | +/- 0.010 mm
Length and Location of Features
+/- 0.004 in. | +/- 0.102 mm
Electrical Power Requirement
22 kW
Compressed Air
1 scfm @ 80 psi
Maximum Axle Diameter
10.1 in. | 257 mm
Minimum Axle Diameter
5.1 in. | 129 mm
Maximum Axle Length
102 in. | 2591 mm
Minimum Axle Length
60 in. | 1524 mm
Maximum Weight
2000 lbs. | 909 Kg
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