Wave Partner – Portable Trolley for Rail Corrugation Inspection

Wave Partner is a portable and fully automated trolley system for rail corrugation inspection.

Designed for fast, non-contact measurement, it ensures accurate assessment of surface wear conditions both before and after grinding operations, across a wide range of rail types — including U-Rail.

Railway trolley for rail corrugation analysis - single binary version
Wave Partner Trolley - Single Rail Configuration
Railway trolley for rail corrugation analysis - double binary version
Wave Partner Trolley - Dual Rail Configuration

Equipped with eddy current sensors, the system detects wavelength-based surface defects from 10 mm to 1000 mm, with precision down to ±1 µm.
It is available in single-rail or dual-rail configurations, making it adaptable to different inspection needs and operational contexts.

Its rugged construction, lightweight design and easy handling, make it ideal for both field teams and maintenance contractors.

Real Time Analysis

The user-friendly software generates real-time visualizations and post-processing reports, with results immediately available for quality control and maintenance planning.

Rail Corrugation Software for real time analysis

Technical Specifications

Acquisition Step1 mm to 2 mm
Precision of Measurement±1 µm (short), ±3 µm (long)
Max Measuring SpeedUp to 5 km/h
Rail gauge compatibility1420-1460 mm
Wave lenght (mm)10÷30, 30÷100, 100÷300, 300÷1000
Battery autonomy (trolley)
Battery autonomy (PC)
> 8 hours
> 3 hours
Dimensions (mm)1500 × 640 × 780 mm
Weight (trolley)10 kg