For more than 125 years, Robel has been developing and manufacturing track construction machines - always aspiring to be a pioneer in terms of safety, sustainability and innovation.

The close proximity to our customers enables us to recognize current challenges, develop needs-based solutions and transform them into new technologies and products. Customer satisfaction, user safety, economic efficiency and our responsibility towards the environment are at the heart of what we do. Many years of experience in track machine construction allow us to offer a full set of railhead treatment solutions available to markets worldwide. Simply by users for users.
ROBEL RAIL TREATMENT

The challenge

Increasing ridership, higher speeds and volumes of cargo as well as high track utilization put enormous stress on rails and switches and accelerate the wearing process. Rail defects such as cracks and corrugation are the result. These lead to a shorter rail service life, contribute to higher noise levels, reduce ride comfort and pose a significant safety risk.

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The solution

To meet the growing demands on rail systems and minimize the associated costs and risks, a sustainable and efficient rail maintenance procedure is needed. ROBEL's rail treatment solutions combine state-of-the-art milling, grinding and measuring technology and restore the rail profile. With a single pass, defects are measured and the rail is milled and polished. The wheel-rail contact is optimized and the rail service life is increased. Our worldwide all-round service on-site supports you throughout the entire maintenance process and beyond.

The benefits

  • Modular concept
  • Complete removal of rail defects
  • Increase rail service life
  • Reduce rail life cycle costs
  • Preventive and corrective maintenance
  • Eco-friendly

Before - After

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Vogel & Plötscher Measuring

  • Longitudinal profile, transverse profile and rail defects
  • Pre- or post measurement
  • High accuracy
  • Monitoring and measurement protocol

SBI Milling Technology

  • Milling wheel diameter 600 mm / 1445 mm
  • Long tool life thanks to innovative milling unit design
  • Material removal of up to 2 mm per pass
  • Setting accuracy 0,05 mm steps
  • High working speeds
  • High machining accuracy and reliability even in difficult track positions

Surface finishing

  • Multiple finishing methods depending on requirements (oscillating/rotating)
  • Low material removal
  • Machining speeds adapted to milling
  • Ideal surface quality
  • Little to no sparking

Rail defects

Rail treatment systems

Technical data

  • Rail system
  • Modular concept
  • Traction drive
  • Axle loads
  • Maximum speed

ROMILL Mainline

  • Main Line
  • Measure, Mill, Finish
  • Thermal (diesel)
  • <15 t
  • 60 km/h

ROMILL Urban

  • Metro, Underground Railways
  • Measure, Mill, Finish
  • Hybrid (diesel / battery)
  • 12 t
  • 60 km/h