Acoustic Bearing Monitoring (BAM)
Acoustic Bearing Monitoring During Operation
BAM analyzes the acoustic signatures of bearings on passing rail vehicles and enables the early detection of unusual acoustic patterns that may indicate potential bearing defects. This helps identify critical bearing conditions before they lead to secondary damage, service disruptions, or safety-critical incidents.
Why BAM - Bearing Acoustic Monitoring?
Bearing defects often develop gradually. Temperature monitoring alone does not detect every early stage of damage. Acoustic Bearing Monitoring (BAM) complements existing condition monitoring systems with an additional diagnostic layer, enabling operators to assess bearing conditions based on trends and prioritize actions more effectively.
Application areas
Early detection of bearing defects in passing vehicles
Trend monitoring for fleets and individual wagons
Alerts for critical acoustic anomalies
Complement to WMS, hot bearing detection, and AI-powered visual inspection systems
Condition-based maintenance for freight wagons and mixed-traffic rail networks
Advantages
Early detection of bearing defects during operation
Trend analysis instead of isolated single measurements
Automatic assignment to individual vehicles and axles
Scalable for rail corridors, network hubs, and depots
Seamless integration with additional wayside monitoring systems
Helps reduce unplanned failures and secondary damage
Would you like to identify developing bearing defects und automatically assess critical developments?
Talk to us about BAM – Acoustic Bearing Monitoring solutions for your fleet and infrastructure.
