WheelSense
Maximize efficiency and
minimize costs with
predictive maintenance.
Meet WheelSense, Track Forward's predictive AI software
...predicts wheelset wear, enables demand-driven material planning and reduces planning errors.
Why railway companies should make every effort to integrate Predictive Maintenance into their structures
Let’s consider a wheelset as an example with assumed maintenance intervals of 1.4 million kilometers or 8 years
(whichever comes first), upon which the wheelset should be replaced.
Companies failing to capitalize on predictive maintenance may suffer not only financial losses but also jeopardize their reputation and competitiveness in the market.
The Complexity of Wheelset Procurement
Wheelsets play a pivotal role in rail transport, both in terms of functionality and cost. Procuring wheelsets entails meticulous planning due to their extended lead times. Traditionally, such planning relies on distance or time parameters, often overlooking the nuanced wear patterns of wheelsets. Yet, wear is influenced by multifaceted factors like braking habits, age, and material composition, rendering it a highly intricate process.
Common challenges faced by railway companies
Stationary trains and downtimes due to discrepancies in material disposition.
The individual wear of wheelsets complicates their prediction. Therefore, material planning is based solely on mileage or time, leading to large safety margins or a risk of insufficient available wheelsets.
With WheelSense, you receive accurate forecasts for your material planning. You'll be notified in advance about necessary replacement measures, ensuring timely availability of wheelsets in the required quantity.
Long waiting times in maintenance workshops
When wheeldiscs no longer have the allowed tread depth, problems are often only detected after workshop measurements. Then the vehicle must undergo an underfloor lathe, which leads to long waiting times due to the limited number and high costs.
WheelSense utilizes AI to predict more accurately when a wheelset needs replacement or reprofiling.
Growing frustration due to increasing paperwork in measurements, administration, and procurement.
The lack of digitization in maintenance workshops leads to double work transferring measurement protocols into software and reduces data quality due to transmission errors.
WheelSense revolutionizes current analog processes by enhancing efficiency, quality, and speed. From data input to analysis, prediction, and subsequent material planning, WheelSense streamlines operations for all stakeholders throughout the process.
Uncover the pathway to millions in cost savings with the seamless efficiency of WheelSense.
WheelSense stands out for its remarkable capability to deliver significant benefits without relying on sensors. This distinctive feature ensures swift and effortless usage.
Extended Material Lifespan
Wheelsets can be utilized for longer periods
Improved Reliability
Unplanned reprofiling can be avoided
Avoid Standing Vehicles
Unexpected wheelset replacements can be avoided
Reduced Storage Costs
Improved material planning leads to reduced storage expenses
Shortened Workshop Stays
Proactive planning shortens workshop stays by minimizing waiting times
Increased Work Efficiency
A mobile app prevents transmission errors and boosts employee productivity
