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Inspecting moving technical systems

Insight into condition, quality and functionality

What is the condition of your equipment? How did damage occur to your assets? How long will a component continue to work safely? And how much wear occurs in your lubricated systems? DEKRA inspects components, systems, infrastructures and processes. The experts of DEKRA also look at the specific conditions in which the asset is used. This produces complete and accurate data, information and insight.

Inspections for asset lifecycle management

The results of our inspections provide you with valuable insight into your asset lifecycle management. During the lifecycle of your assets our experts can monitor and determine the condition, quality and functionality of your assets. This also helps to predict the end of their technical life. Should your assets fail before the end of the planned life, inspections will provide you with insight into the cause.

Our inspections

In our own extensive laboratory in Utrecht we carry out various types of inspections, grounded in years of expertise in areas such as materials science, tribology and mechanics. We work with a modern arsenal of measuring equipment. Recently we expanded with:
  • the latest version of the Greenwood MiniProf system with accompanying software
    We use this for measuring rail profiles and wheel profiles.
  • Goldschmidt's electronic measuring rod
    We use this to digitally measure the vertical and horizontal geometry of rail thermite welds made. In addition, we can also validate and calibrate this measuring trip according to ProRail regulations RLN00451-6. For this, we use our special calibers and a climate chamber.
  • measuring trolley with associated software
    We use this for the automated measurement of the track width, cant and warp of the track. For example, we can measure an arc at walking speed, recording the track geometry per 25 cm. In addition, we can easily and quickly generate tables and graphs for independent measurement and assessment reports.
Material research

DEKRA Rail: your specialist in material research

With years of experience and expertise, we offer comprehensive material research services that are crucial for optimizing the performance, durability, and safety of movable systems and components.
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Residual life determination

Determining the remaining useful life of your assets

Determine the remaining life of your components and optimise your asset management? DEKRA helps with extensive experience and advanced equipment.
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Failure and damage investigation

Failure and damage investigation

A substantiated answer as to why a component broke down? DEKRA helps you find out the cause with customised failure and damage investigations.
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NDT-inspections (Non-Destructive Testing)

Non-destructive testing (NDT)

NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) inspections for testing and measuring your components without taking them out of service.
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Tribological inspections

Tribological inspections

Are you curious about the condition of your lubricated systems? Do you want to establish overhaul intervals of machines? Tribological testing from DEKRA gives you insight.
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Schedule a 1:1 session

Do you want to find out if your assets are safe and meet relevant standards and regulations? Get in touch with one of our experts. The process is simple:
1. Request a free 1:1 session with one of our experts using the form below.
2. Submit your unique case.
3. Get valuable insights on concrete follow-up steps.
Do you have a question? Get in touch with one of our experts
DEKRA Rail

Concordiastraat 67

3551 EM Utrecht