Track Geometry Trolleys
PrecisionTrack Inspection is the exclusive distributor of KZV track geometry trolleys for Canada and the United States. KZV track geometry trolleys are known around the world for their accuracy, repeatability and ability to do more than the competition.
Why use a Geometry Trolley?
Track geometry trolleys (track inspection trolleys) are a great solution for performing geometry inspections on short stretches of mainline, embedded and grooved rail systems with tight curves, industrial tracks, sidings and OMSF facilities which can be hard to navigate with high-rail based geometry systems.
Designed to Deliver More
While most geometry trolleys only measure track basics such as gauge, cross level and twist; KZV trolleys go further providing full track geometry including short and long alignment as well as short and long surface.
In fact, KZV trolleys offer the widest range of measurement capabilities in the industry, much more than just track geometry, measurement capabilities include:
- + Full track geometry
- + Rail profile and wear
- + Rail corrugation
- + Restraining rail inspections
- + Track imaging
- + Turnout inspections
- + Rail end mismatch inspections
- + Lidar point clouds
- + Track clearances, platform offsets and heights
- + OCS height and stagger
European Made and Globally Proven
KZV’s trolleys are manufactured in Europe and have been officially approved for use by numerous prestigious railways including:
- + ADIF (Spain)
- + Czech Railways (Czechia)
- + Deutsch Bahn (Germany)
- + KORAIL (Korea)
- + OBB (Austria)
- + SNCF (France)
- + TCDD (Turkey)
Compliant with the Highest Industry Standards
KZV geometry trolleys meet the highest accuracy and repeatability standards in the industry:
- + EN 13848-1 – Characterization of track geometry
- + EN 13848-2 – Measuring systems – Track recording vehicles
- + EN 13848-3 – Measuring systems – Track construction and maintenance machines
- + EN 13848-4 – Measuring systems – Manual and light weight devices
- + EN 13848-5 – Geometric quality levels (plain line, switches, crossings)
- + EN 13848-6 – Characterization of geometric quality
- + EN 13231 – Track – Acceptance of works
The Right Configuration for your Application
A variety of track geometry trolley models are available to meet your specific needs; from ultra light-weight and highly portable models, to heavy-duty towable models.
T-Trolley: Basic Track Geometry Trolley
Krab U-Light: Ultralight Full Geometry Trolley
Krab S-Light: Multifunctional Track Geometry Trolley
Heavy Krab (Krab 84.09SA): Towable Geometry Trolley
Krab LPS: OCS Height and Stagger, Track Clearance and Track Geometry Trolley
Gekon Modular: Rail Corrugation and Rail Profile Measurement Trolley
All trolleys come with a 24 month warranty and the required software for field data capture and office data analysis.
Trolleys can be designed for use with any desired gauge (e.g., 760mm, 1,000mm, 1,435mm, 1,495mm, 1,668mm) or designed such that they are multi-gauge compatible through a removable adapter.
The Support that You Need
If you’re considering purchasing a geometry trolley from a generalist railway supplier with tens, hundreds, or thousands of unrelated SKUs, you might want to think twice. A track geometry trolley is a specialized piece of equipment that requires configuration of the appropriate signal filters for your network, implementation of your geometry limits, configuration of geometry graphs for reporting, and training of your staff in both field acquisition and office data processing.
Make sure that your supplier takes the time to show you that they have the necessary expertise to configure and use the included software and that they include a full training program that covers both field acquisition and detailed analysis of geometry data in the office.
As actual users of KZV equipment, PrecisionTrack staff are well familiar with both field operation and office data processing and have the first-hand experience and expertise required to properly configure KZV trolley field software (KrabDroid, KrabOnBoard, KrabCamera) and KZV office software applications (Krab 11).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “full geometry?”
One of the big differences between trolleys is that some are very basic and are limited to the measurement of gauge, cross fall and twist whereas others provide “full geometry” which add horizontal alignment and surface/top to the list of capabilities.
What is the difference between “Absolute” and “Relative” geometry?
This is a common confusion in the market! Absolute track geometry is all about measuring the position of the track in relation to real-world features such as survey control points. Trolleys that focus on absolute track geometry are designed for the very specific purpose of creating a surveyed layout of a track. To use systems like this to their full potential, you should either be a Surveyor or have a solid knowledge base of surveying techniques and be comfortable using surveying equipment like Robotic Total Stations.
Relative track geometry is the kind of geometry measurement you make when you are focused on track maintenance and regulatory reporting which focuses on geometry “exceptions” or “defects” as defined by Transport Canada’s “Rules Respecting Track Safety” and the US Federal Railroad Administration’s “Track Safety Standards” (aka “Part 213”). These kinds of trolleys are designed with track maintainers in mind and are the best choice if your focus is measuring for track maintenance or regulatory compliance.
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PrecisionTrack Inspection is an official distributor of KZV track geometry trolleys globally and the exclusive distributor for Canada and the United States. Please use the button below to request a quote or a meeting to review your needs in more detail.
