Repairs — Vítkovické železniční Opravny

We carry out the repairs within the scope of:

VPI: G4.0, G4.2, G4.8 and other regulations (+3M, G4.3…)
KVs5-B-2010: revision of periodical repairs, technical inspection, common repairs
SUNV: N8, N4, N2 and others
Wheelset: in conformity with VPI IS0, IL, IS1, IS2, 3L according to KVs5-B-2010 D0, D1, D2, D3, D4
VSP (AVV, GCU) – Annexes 9 and 10

We carry out inspections, modernization or refurbishment of superstructures of various types of freight railway wagons.
Repairs of steel bodies of high-wall and hopper wagons by welding
Repairs of pneumatic or mechanical control of discharge valves
Repairs of wooden floors
Repairs of tank (cistern) wagons
Repairs of tank (cistern) wagons including tests (according to RID – LOADED and EMPTY)

Inspection of the bottom of the railway wagon for cracks and deformations, inspection of deformation or repair of the front end, measurement of the frame
Measurement of the clearance on the slides, inspection of upper part of the pivot bearing, steps and handles, spark plates
Repair and replacement of parts of the frame of the rail car by welding
Screw coupling – measurement and replacement
Measurement, lubrication, replacement of all components for drawbars and buffing gear
Levelled track for measuring the height of buffers

Inspections of bogies D2, D3 according to VPI
Measurement of the bogie frame slides, guard buckles, wheelset clamps, manganese steel plates, bottom part of the pivot bearing
Modification of bogies according to the ECM requirements
Y25, 1XTa, 2XTa, 26-2.8, DB 931, multi-axle

Brake inspection according to VPI BR0, Br2, Br3 including compact brake units
Inspection and maintenance of the pneumatic brake parts, maintenance and adjustment of brake rigging and linkage
Inspection of brakes from DAKO, Knorr, Sab Wabco, Wabtec, Oerlikon, Charmilles, Westinghouse

Tread profile according to UIC ORE S1002
Wheelset inspection according to VPI IS0, IL, IS1, IS2, 3L
Wheelset inspection according to KVs5-B-2010 D0, D1, D2, D3, D4
Wheelset inspection – new built line
- Initial visual inspection (check)
- Disassembly of bearing housings
- Blasting box
- NDT (ultrasonic (UT), stationary magnet (MT), internal stress)
- Wheelset reprofiling – RAFAMET wheelset diameter from 700 to 1300mm
- Painting /drying box
- Assembly of bearing housings (separate workstation for cleaning and inspection of bearings)
Wheelset reprofiling without disassembly when using the underfloor wheelset lathe HEGENSCHEIDT H 102
Wheelset turning with diameters from 800 to 1050mm

Newly built blasting box (box length 23,8 m) – according to the standard SA ČSN EN ISO 8501-1 we are able to maintain the surface cleanliness grades from Sa 1 up to Sa 3
Newly built painting and drying box (box length 25 m) – painting of components, frames of bogies, frames of wagons and superstructures, interior coating of the superstructure
Painting with water-based and solvent-based paint

Ultrasonic method (UT) – fatigue discontinuities in metal materials (wheelsets, rings, springs), measurement of sheet thickness for corrosion loss of material
- Thickness gauge TT100, defectoscope Olympus EPOCH 650, SITESCAN D50
Fluorescence powder magnetic method (MT) – detection of surface and subsurface discontinuities in ferromagnetic materials (axles, hooks, buffers, pivot bearings, welds on bogies)
- Manual (handheld) electromagnet REM230, source of magnetic current Magman R4000A, UV Lamp MR974AN
Penetrant test (PT) – detection on non-magnetic types of surfaces
Visual test (VT) – detection of the surface discontinuities
Internal stress – Fraunhofer UER3

Tenzona balance – weighing the weight of the vehicle, static determination of axle loads
NOPO handling/transport system – load capacity of 35t and length 23m
Mobile-stand mounted jacks 10 x 4 sets
Bridge cranes – 3x
INDUCTLINE – equipment for inspection of spring and leaf springs with digital output
RMT –induction heating of bearing rings
HAKAN 3 – brake test – 5x
Underfloor lathe HEGENSCHEIDT H 102
Rafamet UBC 150N – lathe for wheelset