Smart Shoe™ Technology R-146 for Wheel Brake Shoe / Block Force Measurements
20,000 Lbs or 90 KN
Wheel Application
Smart Shoe™ R-146
Multiple Sensor Systems: R-143, R-145
Every day, passenger cars
convey vast numbers of rail passengers to their destinations. Anyone who has
spent a day – or night – on a train will appreciate the importance of a safe, comfortable
car. Freight vehicles deliver safely the loads at their destinations. Our
solutions play a significant part in delivering that passenger reassurance and comfort
as well as freight safe delivery.
Brake Shoe Force Measurement With Sensor Model R-146
R-146 Features:
- Specifically designed by railway experts and Fully Approved by AAR (Association of American Railroads) for performing the Static Brake Shoe Force Test. Also used for UIC Leaflet 544-1, for fine tuning and troubleshooting brakes
- Requires no brake shoe/block removal. Can be used for any wheel diameter
- True Wireless Brake Shoe/Block Force Measurement. Kit consisting of one Smart Shoe™ sensor wired to a Wi-Fi module. The Wi-Fi module is wireless connected to a customized rugged Tablet that can be located maximum 40 m/ 130 ft. apart of sensor. Battery powered kit allows 40 hours of continuous testing. One Dummy-shoe is included for special brake configurations.
- Enhanced safety of testing by two shoe-stops
- Rugged Wi-Fi module powered by 9V 750 mAh alkaline battery
- Rugged hand-held TABLET. IP68 rated. Shock/Drop up to 3-ft or 1m
- Brake Shoe Force range: 20,000 lb or 90 KN, overload: 25,000 lb or 110 KN
- Torque less measurement (as per design, the Smart Shoe™ sensor nullifies the torque generated by the brake shoe head motions and delivers the true value of the brake shoe force)
- Accuracy surpasses AAR Std. S-4024 requirements with max error <0.1 % FSO
- Smallest readout: 1lb or 0.01 KN
- Operating temperature: -4°F to 120°F or -20°C to 50°C
- Sensor protection class IP 66
- Sensor dimensions 4.5 x 3.0 x 1.18 in or 11.4 x 7.6 x 3.05 cm
- Sensor weight 2.5 lb or 1,150 g
- Wi-Fi module dimensions 4.25 x 2.25 x 2.00 in or 10.80 x 5.71 x 5.08 cm
- Wi-Fi module weight 0.77 lb or 350 g, including the weight of 9V DC 750 mAh alkaline battery
Brake Shoe Force Measurement With Sensor Model R-142
Smart Shoe™ R – 142 is DISCONTINUED. However, Romell Inc. continues to offer support for Repairs, Replacements, and Calibration.
