RaiLatheTM Mobile Wheel Reprofiling Services

RaiLathea Yellow Rail brand

TM

AFFORDABLE, ADAPTABLE, MOBILE

REDUCEDDISRUPTIONS

INCREASED FLEETAVAILABILITY

REDUCED WHEELSET STOCKS

REDUCEDDAMAGE

REDUCTION INLOST REVENUES

REDUCEDCOSTS

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The UK Rail sector’s First Mobile CNC Wheel turning service

Yellow Rail’s Mobile Wheel Reprofiling Service (MWRS) revolutionises wheel turning in the rail sector, with specialist mobile teams and equipment able to deploy nationwide across the network, to suit our customer requirements. The Service element of the RaiLatheTM portfolio is managed by the Yellow Rail MWRS team headquartered in Derby. Our dedicated operations, engineering and customer service staff support our specially trained mobile field teams, to ensure a high quality service is delivered.

RaiLathea Yellow Rail brand

TM

www.RaiLathe.com

WEB: www.RaiLathe.com EMAIL US: enquiries@yellow-group.com CALL US: +44 (0)1332 470 214

www.Yellow-Group.comRaiLatheTM is aYellow Rail brand

“This innovative response to a significant business issue will revolutionise how we operate and will extend these benefits to our customers. We fully anticipate increased

utilisation of fleet and minimised interruptions as a result of wheel damage.”

FEATURES A fully managed mobile wheel re-profiling service Highly experienced engineers, operations staff and

lathe technicians Adaptable to accommodate operational needs. Fully automated CNC controlled for high accuracy profiling Efficient set up, operation and real-time reporting Suitable for locomotive and wagon wheels

BENEFITS Increased asset utilisation and operational efficiency Improved customer service for operators and

wagon owners Reduction in infrastructure damage, delays and fines Significant reduction in down-time for emergencies Rapid turnaround of wheelsets Detailed, real-time reports from the field 

SPECIALISED VEHICLE· The specialised vehicles are fully equipped with electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic services to power the system allowing true mobile deployment

· Manual handling aids including van gantry crane and ball transfer units enable the easy deployment of the system and efficient handling for location and set-up

· Mobile jacking system to provide vehicle lift and support for machining of a fully loaded wagon

Nigel Day, Engineering Director, VTG UK

HIGHLY TRAINED STAFF· Our field technicians are highly skilled with competency across wheel turning, vehicle inspection and maintenance

· Complete nationwide mobile capability designed specifically for delivery of mobile wheel turning services to our customers

· Full fleet coverage with safe systems of work, vehicle configuration and wheelset profiles stored in the system

· End to end wheelset data management providing post-turning measurements and integration with customer maintenance management systems for recording data