Sliding Wheel Stops
Oleo’s Sliding Wheel Stops are engineered to safely bring rolling stock to a controlled arrest during low-speed movements. Designed for quick installation around the rail head, these friction-based stoppers gradually dissipate kinetic energy as they slide along the rail upon impact.
How It Works
When a rail vehicle approaches at low speeds, its wheels contact the wheel stop. Working through mechanical friction, the stop slides along the rail surface to decelerate the vehicle smoothly and safely within the available stopping distance.
Key Product Advantages
- Low-Speed Containment: Engineered to stop rolling stock traveling up to 5 km/h.
- People & Asset Protection: Prevents overruns in busy maintenance yards, workshops, and parking areas.
- Versatile Fitting: Compatible with all standard rail head profiles and adaptable to various wheel radii.
- Flexible Configurations: Available in both ridged and hinged variants to suit specific rolling stock designs.
- Rapid Deployment: Quick, simple installation around the rail head without permanent track modification ideal for temporary track termination.
- Proven Performance: Validated through full-scale impact testing.
Key Installation Locations
- Maintenance Depots & Workshops
- Parking & Stabling Sidings
- Inspection Sheds
- Temporary Track Markers & Work Zones