RMD’s hot box detection system in operation
During the first half of 2025, RMD developed, on behalf of a customer, a system for hot box detection and continuous temperature monitoring of axlebox bearings. RMD has now installed the first system in one of the locomotives used by SSAB’s shunting operator VÄTE Trafik in Borlänge and Oxelösund. All locomotives used for the assignment will soon be equipped with the system. The work is expected to be completed by the end of October.VÄTE Trafik’s SM42-6Dg locomotives are now being fitted with smart bolts with temperature sensors from RMD’s partner Strainlabs. The sensors are connected to the
