On-Board Brake Piston Monitoring System

The brake piston is either body-mounted (1 per car) or truck mounted (2 per car) for braking service.  Remote monitoring from the side of one car or the locomotive cab is envisioned.

Goals: 

• Improve rail safety
• Decrease maintenance costs
• Provide status of brake system

Features: 

• Real-time measurement of cylinder displacement
• Defect detection 
• ProvWeatherproof
• Electronic monitoring box

For more information please contact: 

Monique.Stewart@dot.gov - 202-493-6358
John.Punwani@dot.gov - 202-493-6369