HANDWave Dual Rail Tester

Portable and Flexible RFD

HANDWave Dual Rail Tester is a portable ultrasonic dual rail testing system based on the proven ULTRAWave ultrasonic RFD system from C.A.T.E.R.

A high performing ultrasonic rail flaw detection tool that allows one pass analysis of both rails simultaneously

Rail specific design for

• sidings, depots, yards
• spot checks for typical ‘no-test’ areas
• flaw and weld verification

A HANDWave DRT can be used as a dedicated dual rail tester or optionally separated for independent use as 2 HANDWave SRTs

HANDWave DRT is manually pushed or can be powered by a small rail vehicle

Modes of Operation

• Hand verification uses A-Scans as in traditional NDT/UT Hand testers with hand held probes to verify type and position of flaw
• Regular RFD testing uses C-Scans to locate, detect and cross verify track condition

Features

• 5 ultrasonic channels recording simultaneously for each rail
• Uses Wheel Probe (RSU) technology (not skid type)
• Can be used with the other ULTRAWave RFD information
• Dual mode of Hand verification and Continuous track testing for;
• close investigation by verifying and sizing of possible flaws
• regular track testing with similar performance to larger RFD vehicle
• Superior graphics with A and C-Scan displays
• Runs on PC based hardware and can include other RFD information for immediate comparison
• Information can be shared by standard PC function
• GPS location can be linked with recorded information
• All components are IP65 rated or above for all weather use
• Unit is collapsible
• All components such as processing module, water tank and battery are easily and quickly removed from frame when needed

Advantages

• One pass for simultaneous analysis of both rails reduces on-rail time
• With optional software, the unit can be separated to run as 2 separate Single Rail Testers
• PC based hardware for ease of maintenance and reduced replacement costs
• Easy removal of PC from frame for office use and for safe storage
• Easy lifting allows quick removal from track in live traffic use by one person
• Less storage space is required when unit is collapsed
• Easy removal of components allows for ease of transporting or for replacement
• Powered operation using a tow vehicle is possible

HANDWave SRT

Video of HANDWave DRT