SKF and U.S.-based Advanced Truck Systems (ATS) have agreed to collaborate in equipping the new 2-piece bogie system from ATS with high capacity wheel bearings and a condition monitoring system to reduce on-track failures and enable predictive maintenance.
“The new ATS 2-piece bogie shows great potential to increase payload and reduce wheel and track wear. Combined with SKF roller bearings and condition monitoring technology, we have the opportunity to offer a new performance level in rail to the biggest freight market in the world,” Filip Rosengren, Director, Railway Industry at SKF said.
The fabricated, steering bogie aims to support rail operators who need to increase capacity and reduce operating costs. Freight car owners can also benefit from the new ATS 2-piece bogies, especially those who need to minimise maintenance costs.
“With the development of our 2-piece bogie we have demonstrated valuable performance improvements while significantly reducing weight. SKF bearing and condition monitoring technologies will allow us to predict wheelset condition and enables our users to plan maintenance rather than react to detected faults. This is at the heart of our drive towards providing a truly smart bogie,” John Rudibaugh, President of ATS, explained.
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