Bearing Acoustic Monitoring (BAM)
Bearing Acoustic 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. Bearing Acoustic 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 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
Can be combined with other wayside monitoring systems
Supports early intervention and reduces the risk of secondary damage
Would you like to identify developing bearing defects and automatically assess critical developments?
Talk to us about BAM – Bearing Acoustic Monitoring solutions for your fleet and infrastructure.
