Wheelset Press

Reliable Solutions to Keep the Rails Moving

Cost-Effective Solutions for Reliable Wheelset Assembly

Ensuring smooth and efficient wheelset assembly and disassembly requires specialized equipment designed to firmly attach the required components without compromising the integrity of the shaft. As a Global Leader in high-quality presses, MAE-Eitel combines advanced German engineering with American-made pride to produce customizable and affordable wheelset presses trusted across the globe to keep the rails moving.

Wheelset Press by MAE-Eitel

Utilizing advanced automated processes, the wheelset press quickly and efficiently produces quality assembled wheelsets used across the rail industry. With more than 70 years of experience in high-quality wheelset press manufacturing, MAE-Eitel ensures safe, reliable operation using a carefully designed and constructed base that provides stability and a horizontally operating double-cylinder for flexibility in pressing methods, including:

  • Flexible Pressing Methods
  • Convention Pressing
  • High-Pressure Support
  • Fixed-Stop or Free Positioning
  • Cylindrical or Conical Seats

Wheelset Press Specifications

  • Pressing Force: 2,000 - 6,300 kN
  • Shaft Lengths: 400 - 3,200 mm
  • Wheel Diameter: 400 - 1,500 mm
  • Unit Weight: Up to 8,000 kg

Custom-Built Wheelset Presses for Diverse Requirements

Custom wheelset presses by MAE-Eitel are used across the rail industry, from streetcars to three-phase electric locomotives. These advanced machines are easily integrated into current processes and are capable of efficiently assembling, disassembling, and maintaining a diverse range of wheelsets, such as:

  • Trailing Wheels with or without brake discs.
  • Railcar Drive Wheelsets
  • Locomotives with gearboxes and/or traction motors.
  • High-Speed Railcars

Comprehensive Services to Ensure Long-Term Reliability

MAE-Eitel is dedicated to providing superior customer service as well as advanced wheelset press technology to ensure complete and long-lasting customer satisfaction. From retrofitting existing equipment to full process automation, MAE-Eitel stands behind the quality of every machine they manufacture and proudly offers comprehensive services, including:

MAE-Eitel Straightens It Out

MAE-Eitel stands behind the quality of their work and is proud to provide precision wheelset presses that ensure optimal assembly, disassembly, and maintenance across the railway industry. To learn more, contact the experts at MAE-Eitel today!

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