Bre-Aut CHA with fixed clamps
Automated inline system with fixed clamps for precise, reliable and efficient testing of finished train wheels in railway manufacturing.
Manufacturer
Ernst
Ernst have been driving the research and innovation in hardness testing for over 60 years. Ernst produce portable, automatic and bench-top hardness testers, covering all hardness testing requirements, together with products that extend their functionalities such as indentation readers and case depth analysers.
Customer Requests
-Automatic machine to be placed in production environment
-Request for fully automatic machine cycle
-Robust and durable machinery
-Security system during machine operation
-Possibility of processing and exporting measurement data
Solution adopted
- The provided machinery has a hydraulic principle to withstand production environments
- PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) with touchscreen monitor for configuration and management of machine movements (input, output and signals), also includes the management of the hydraulic power unit
- Oversized machine components allow continuous use of the instrument
- Touchscreen monitor featured with Modbus serial communication protocol
Technical Details
| Power supply | 480 V trifase 60 Hz |
| Loads | 750/3000 kgf (7360 – 29430 N) |
| Norms and certifications | ASTM E103 |
| Selectable functions | Load time, tolerances, stats, languages |
| Reading | Automatic impression by depth probe |
| Weight | 1,6 t |
| Working principle | Brinell |
| Standard scales | HB/30 |
| Load time | Adjustable 1 – 30 sec |
| Overall dimensions | 790 mm x 2930 mm |
Service Support
Comprehensive repairs and servicing
Annual Support Programs
Your metrology instrumentation is a major investment that is critical to your business operation and success. In today’s competitive climate, it is more important than ever to extend the functionality and peak performance of your metrology equipment years beyond the expiration of your factory warranty. CN Tech’s Support Programs will help ensure that your investment is protected, and that you and your instrument’s are always operating at peak performance.
With over 20 years’ experience servicing and repairing you can be assured that your system is in safe hands. The independent services we offer include system relocation, maintenance visits, parts and consumables, and break down interventions.
CN Tech’s Support Programs are an economical way to guarantee optimal working condition:
- Annual Preventive Maintenance
- Priority Technical Assistance
- Preferred Parts Availability
- On-Site User Training
- Remote Diagnostics
- No surprise repair expense and much more!
Support Contact Example
An example of our service and support contracts are shown below:
Metrology & Instrumentation Annual Support Programs 2024/25
CN Tech's Support Programs will help ensure that your investment is protected, and that you and your instrument’s are always operating at peak performance.