Walking Stick System The ACFM Walking Stick instrument provides a thorough analysis of surface breaking rail-head defects. Defect pocket-depth analysis is automated and can discriminate between gauge corner cracking and other defect types. The system utilises advanced windows software, developed by TSC, which automatically analyses the data on-site and can produce yard-by-yard inspection summary reports.

Benefits

Following rigorous site trials by an independent UK rail technology company, the system has been found reliable and capable for identifying and classifying small and large Rolling Contact Fatigue (RCF) cracks. This efficiently allows:

• Maintenance strategy planning based on rail categorisation
• Defect monitoring following maintenance/grinding

Related Products

In addition to the ACFM Walking Stick system, TSC offer additional rail inspection products, including dedicated axle inspection systems. For further details, click here.