RTL Rail Stress and Temperature Sensors
 Modern rail infrastructure is subject to more intensive
operations than ever before, placing greater demands on track components. In
addition, the increased demands for track operating time means that inspection
and maintenance windows are reduced.
Increasingly, rail engineers are looking to the use of
intelligent monitoring systems to enable them to predict problems and hence
respond prior to component failure.
The track environment is extremely harsh and the
track/sensor interface proves to be the most critical in any monitoring system.
The ERICO® brand of RTL range rail sensors are designed to be
mounted directly into the rail web. The interference fit between rail and
sensor body allows for fast and accurate measurement, while helping to ensure
that the sensor remains in place under all track conditions.
These easy-to-install sensors feature a patented, rugged
design and provide proven in-track performance. They measure rail temperature
and rail stress and can be integrated into monitoring systems for measurement
of:
- Stress Free Temperature (Rail
Neutral Temperature)
- Axle loads and train weighing
- Wheel impact/flat detection
Features - Patented rugged design
- Measures temperature and stress at rail core
- Easy to install
- Reduces maintenance and inspection costs
- Proven in-track performance
Applications The ERICO brand of RTL range rail sensors are
designed to be mounted directly into the rail web and measure rail temperature
and rail stress.
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The sensors are completely contained within stainless steel
housings and are potted and hermetically sealed to withstand the harshest of
environments.
The sensors are easy to install and require no bonding,
welding or bolting.
An 8 mm hole is drilled and reamed at the rail neutral axis
using highly accurate tools.
The sensors are secured in the hole to provide an
interference fit of 15 to 20 microns after insertion.
Output:
Nominal
2.5 V output and the signal is superimposed at mVs per tonne.
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WARNING
ERICO products shall be installed and used only as indicated in ERICO's product instruction sheets and
training materials. Instruction sheets are available at www.erico.com and from your ERICO customer service
representative. Improper installation, misuse, misapplication or other failure to completely follow ERICO's
instructions and warnings may cause product malfunction, property damage, serious bodily injury and death.
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NO OTHER WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE), SHALL EXIST IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OR USE OF ANY ERICO PRODUCTS. Claims for errors,
shortages, defects or nonconformities ascertainable upon inspection must be made in writing within 5 days
after Buyer's receipt of products. All other claims must be made in writing to ERICO within 6 months from the
date of shipment or transport. Products claimed to be nonconforming or defective must, upon ERICO's prior
written approval in accordance with its standard terms and procedures governing returns, promptly be returned
to ERICO for inspection. Claims not made as provided above and within the applicable time period will be
barred. ERICO shall in no event be responsible if the products have not been stored or used in accordance
with its specifications and recommended procedures. ERICO will, at its option, either repair or replace
nonconforming or defective products for which it is responsible or return the purchase price to the Buyer.
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SOUNDING IN CONTRACT, TORT OR NEGLIGENCE, FOR LOSS OR INJURY CAUSED BY THE SALE OR USE OF ANY PRODUCT.
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negligence of ERICO's employees. Should ERICO be held liable its liability shall in no event exceed the
total purchase price under the contract. ERICO SHALL IN NO EVENT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OF BUSINESS OR
PROFITS, DOWNTIME OR DELAY, LABOR, REPAIR OR MATERIAL COSTS OR ANY SIMILAR OR DISSIMILAR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS
OR DAMAGE INCURRED BY BUYER.
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