Metrans hub terminal in Česká Třebová, Czechia, source: Metrans
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Sensors can solve weight distribution issues in rail freight wagons

From Railfreight, Source: Metrans

Lithuanian company Viezo is working on sensors for the weight monitoring of freight wagons. Loading wagons too heavy on one side can lead to derailments, which has happened in the past. Like all of Viezo’s sensors, the sensors will be powered by vibration energy harvesting, a technology with very low maintenance needs.

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Author: Esther Geerts

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Metrans hub terminal in Česká Třebová, Czechia, source: Metrans
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Sensors can solve weight distribution issues in rail freight wagons

From Railfreight, Source: Metrans

Lithuanian company Viezo is working on sensors for the weight monitoring of freight wagons. Loading wagons too heavy on one side can lead to derailments, which has happened in the past. Like all of Viezo’s sensors, the sensors will be powered by vibration energy harvesting, a technology with very low maintenance needs.

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Author: Esther Geerts

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