Wheelset presses
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Wheelset presses from MAE – sheer power and precision Innovative technical solutions, a close relationship with our customers, qualified employees and a wealth of experience from diverse projects: for over 50 years, MAE has been developing and supplying rail vehicle wheelset assembly presses and set the trends that prove their worth in daily use at our customers the world over. From low-cost workshop presses through to fully automatic high-performance presses, we offer a wide range of standard products that can be specially tailored to suit your specific application. Design, assembly,...

Powerful concepts – for growing demands The demands on modern assembly processes have been steadily increasing worldwide. Vehicle manufacturers and operators are becoming more aware of the integrity of these processes and this is underlined by increasingly stringent regulations. Conventional wheelset press technology has seen significant advances in this area over the last two decades. MAE offers powerful concepts that are geared to meet these demands. Centering cylinders for wheelset shafts and mounting sleeves for wheel and brake discs replace manual positioning with lifting appliances...

Today, centering cylinders, wheelset carriages and control computers are standard equipment even on simple workshop presses. High-performance presses for wheelset manufacturers or large maintenance companies are characterised by a high degree of automation of all operations and processes, including loading and unloading and press tool positioning. MAE has taken all this into account. The current range of presses for all applications is based on one, particularly efficient basic concept that offers outstanding operating convenience and precise, safe process sequences also for companies...

RADS series – the innovative basic machine • Low space requirement, high precision and exceptional stability due to the compact monoblock frame concept. • Large, basic tools stored directly in the press frame for easy pressing operations also for critical wheelsets with limited space. • Excellent ergonomics, easy access to the working area. • Press tools are easy to move and protected against contamination. • High energy efficiency due to demand-controlled hydraulic system. • Certified, safety concept geared to the needs of the

Loading and unloading systems – for efficient handling The performance capability of a wheelset press depends largely on rational loading and unloading conveying systems. MAE offers with three basic systems, demand-orientated solutions for all applications. Manual wheelset transport carriage This manually movable wheelset transport carriage is a low cost variant for single piece and small series production. Easy to adjust horizontal and vertical support elements for the wheelset shaft as well as for attached drive units enable it to be converted quickly and flexibly. Loading takes place...

MAE MoGiS heavy-duty wheelset carriage In order to transport heavy locomotive wheelsets safely, engine and gear units must be securely supported during the loading, unloading and pressing process. MAE offers with the MoGiS system a particularly efficient and flexible solution for this complex task. The wheelsets can be placed on the manual or motor-driven transport truck with height and width-adjustable attachment points for the wheelset shaft and drive unit by crane.

Options – tailored to your requirements Do you need special equipment, tools and services or tailor-made components for special tools or even customised software? Simply contact us if you are looking for a concept that is specially tailored to meet your specific requirements. Bridge crane This bridge crane, which is designed specially for use in specific space conditions, makes the wheelset press independent of the availability of a workshop crane. It transports wheelset shafts and wheels and brake discs from the temporary storage facility in the area of the press to the pre-assembly stand...

Pre-assembly stand For high productivity, an independent workstation should be available for the pre-assembly of wheel and brake discs in order to prepare the next wheelset at the same time as the pressing process. MAE offers two basic pre-assembly stands: a simple version with one working stand and a double pre-assembly stand, where one component can be pre-assembled by a worker at a station, whilst a second can be simultaneously loaded or unloaded. High-pressure pumps The wheel and brake discs of locomotives, railcars and passenger carriages today usually have connections for hydraulic...

Modern measuring and control systems – for safe processes The measuring and control system of a wheelset press is decisive for process safety, accuracy and ease of use. MAE took account of this at any early stage and has set new standards with the MAE RACOS control computer and freely programmable measuring system. MAE-RACOS measuring computer The MAE-RACOS which is based on a high-performance industrial PC was presented for the first time in 1995. In the meantime, we have realised several new generations with increasingly efficient hard- and software as well as a particularly comfortable...

Curve evaluation The force-displacement curve displayed in real time is the central quality feature for the pressing process. There are many global regulations and criteria that must be taken into account in addition to the specifications of wheelset manufacturers. The RACOS system offers the option of automatic curve evaluation and highly flexible programming of key data. Key specification data is simultaneously displayed. Measuring head This universal measuring device allows the recording of all wheelset geometric data of relevance to the pressing process in an automatic sequence. The...

Rail engineering at MAE – not only for wheelset presses According to our motto „Controlling the power“ we offer in the area of rail engineering other assembly and straightening machines and systems. Mounting facility for single-ring resilient wheels Our range includes appropriate devices for mounting single-ring resilient wheels. Depending on the production quantity, vertically or horizontally acting versions with manual or automatic control are used; this function can also be integrated in a wheelset press. Mounting devices For the removal of wheel and brake discs as well as fitting and...