Hot Box Detector

Hot wheels and hot boxes are a major threat for any railway operation. A hot box can lead to fractures of axle journals that might cause a derailment. Remarkable operational hazards are caused by locked brakes, due to overheated loosened wheel rims as well as broken wheel disks. A locked brake can cause fire and is one of the main reasons for the formation of flat spots. Additionally, not functional brakes can lead to very dangerous situations and significant wear and tear. The Hot Box and Hot Wheel Detection functions PHOENIXMDS HBD/HWD are solutions to decrease the mentioned faults to guarantee a safe railway operation. Temperature of axle bearing boxes, wheel rims and brake discs of passing trains can be monitored at speeds up to 450km/h.

Functions of the Hot Box Detector

• Safety management of railway operations
• Mitigating risks and asset protection
• Improving operational performance by reducing train interruption and Performance monitoring
• Condition-based maintenance
• Low power consumption