Smart Axle Leveling
For the construction of high-speed lines

Track beam rails must be positioned precisely relative to the rail body during their working process. This is done by a digital hydraulic stepper drive that does not require a sensor and can position the machine with high precision and low energy consumption.
Project partner: Plasser & Theurer
Requirements
- Precise axle leveling for track tamping machines for the production of high-speed tracks
- High energy efficiency
- Sensorless detection of axle loads
- Integration into existing control and actuator system
- Service life > 20 years with minimum maintenance requirements
Solution
- Hydraulic stepper drive with digital hydraulics
- Design and optimization of actuator technology with digital product development
- Smart electronics with virtual sensor technology
- Fabrication prototype
- Carrying out application testing