Krab Heavy: Towable Geometry Trolley
Looking for a track geometry trolley that provides full track geometry and can be towed in order to maximize productivity? If the answer is yes, then the KZV Krab Heavy (Krab 84.09/84.09SA) is the perfect solution for you.
With the base model weighing in at 110kg; this system is designed to sit solidly on the track and supports inspection speeds up to 30km/h. The industry-leading 20 hour battery life ensures full days and nights of collection without a break in productivity.
The system can be towed by a high-rail using a standard hitch receiver or by a track maintenance vehicle and is equipped with sensors to detect derailment and an automated breaking system.
The base model can be upgraded to go beyond track geometry and also capture a variety of other data simultaneously including: track images, rail profile and wear, rail corrugation and lidar point clouds for track clearances, platform offsets and OCS inspection.
Key Specifications
Key specifications for the Krab Heavy:
- + Measurements provided: gauge, cross level, twist, horizontal alignment, surface/top, track map via GPS, can be expanded through upgrades
- + Deployment: high-rail towable
- + Electrical isolation: Electrically insulated from the track circuit
- + Maximum inspection speed: 30km/h depending on track conditions
- + Weight: 110 kg (242 lbs) for the base model
- + Wheel diameter: 180 mm
- + Battery life: 20 hours
- + Operating temperature range: -5C to 55C (23F to 131F)
- + Supported languages: English, Czech, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese
- + Warranty: 24 months
Customizable
Most geometry trolleys are limited to a fixed design with a fixed number of measurements; however KZV trolleys are designed to be customizable to meet your unique needs. Customization options of the Heavy Krab include:
- + Rail profile and wear
- + Rail corrugation
- + Track imaging
- + Lidar point clouds
- + Track clearances, platform offsets and heights
- + OCS height and stagger
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 acquisiton 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).
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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.
