Tachometers
High-integrity tachometer systems for safety-critical rail applications
Rowe Hankins Ltd. designs and manufactures high-integrity tachometers for operation in harsh and safety-critical environments, particularly within the rail industry. Designed for axle-mounted installation, Rowe Hankins tachometers provide reliable speed and rotational feedback for trainborne control and protection systems.
Each tachometer is engineered for long-term performance in demanding conditions, using proven Hall Effect technology and robust mechanical design to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with rail industry requirements.
Technical Capabilities
Rowe Hankins Ltd. designs and manufactures high-integrity tachometers for operation in harsh and safety-critical environments, particularly within the rail industry. Designed for axle-mounted installation, Rowe Hankins tachometers provide reliable speed and rotational feedback for trainborne control and protection systems.
Each tachometer is engineered for long-term performance in demanding conditions, using proven Hall Effect technology and robust mechanical design to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with rail industry requirements.
Key Features
Axle-Mounted Tachometer Design
Designed for installation onto train or tram axle box housings, providing reliable speed feedback directly from the axle.
High-Integrity hall Effect Technology
Uses proven Hall Effect sensing to deliver accurate and repeatable tachometer signals in harsh rail environments.
Multi-Channel Output and Redundancy
Available with single, dual, or multi-channel outputs, including innovative 4-channel tachometer designs that improve redundancy, EMC immunity, and operational reliability.
Configurable Electrical Interfaces
Supports multiple output drive options to ensure compatibility with a wide range of trainborne systems.
Complete Tacho Unit Supply
Available as a fully integrated tachometer unit, including axle-end housing and modular target or gear wheel, designed and tested as a sub-system ready for vehicle installation.