Axle reprofiling
Wheel reprofiling and axle repair for powered and non-powered stock, preventive and corrective maintenance, re-tyring and monobloc wheel replacement.
SCRL Brașov performs specialised wheel reprofiling and axle repair for powered and non-powered rolling stock to ensure safe running and optimum in-service behaviour. This work is essential within preventive and corrective maintenance programmes and planned repairs.
Why axle repair matters
Wheel reprofiling and axle repair directly contribute to: safe operation of rolling stock; stability at high and medium speeds; reduced wear on track and vehicle; prevention of derailments and critical defects.
Types of axle work
- •Tyre reprofiling: restoring wheel tread profile; removing uneven wear; ensuring optimum wheel–rail contact
- •Mounted axle repair: replacement of worn components; axle reversals and reconfiguration; geometric and functional checks
- •Re-tyring: mounting new tyres on wheels; machining to standard dimensions; balancing and testing
- •Monobloc wheel replacement with measurement diagram: replacement of worn or defective monobloc wheels; controlled disassembly and assembly under authorised technical conditions; raising the measurement and inspection diagram; geometric conformity checks