DataTraks Secures Contract to Manage TADS for TTCI

LOVELAND, Colo. - May 28, 2014 - PRLog -- DataTraks, which provides engineering and software solutions for companies around the world in the railroad industry, today announced it has contracted with the Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) to manage the application of TTCI’s Trackside Acoustic Detection System (TADS®) in North America. TTCI is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Association of American Railroads (AAR).

TADS was designed to detect and monitor flaws in tapered roller bearings at normal track speeds. It is a non-vital, non-safety critical detection system. The system’s bearing detection algorithms are designed to flag certain known features associated with internal bearing defects. TADS is designed to detect the following condemnable bearing defects in AAR-type tapered roller bearings:

Cup spalls or brinells

Cone spalls or brinells

Spalled, etched, or seamed rollers

Water-etched raceways

There are currently 18 TADS sites in the U.S. and Canada.

“The years of work we’ve done in partnership with TTCI on TADS has been a key part of our growth and success, and we’re excited to have this expanded opportunity to manage this important system for them,” said DataTraks’ President and CEO James Bilodeau.

About TTCI

TTCI, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Association of American Railroads, is a world-class transportation research and testing organization that provides emerging technology solutions for the railway industry throughout North America and the world. Headquartered in Pueblo, Colorado, TTCI manages extensive track facilities, state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, and a highly talented engineering and support staff, making TTCI the obvious choice for meeting railway research and testing needs. Learn more at www.aar.com.

About DataTraks

DataTraks was founded in 1998 to help railroad operators make critical decisions regarding the development and maintenance of safe, effective rail systems. The company provides customized engineering and software solutions for companies around world, in the railroad, manufacturing, and mining industries. DataTraks clients benefit from an experienced team of electrical, mechanical and software engineers dedicated to helping those they serve operate safer and more efficiently. Areas of focus include Positive Train Control (PTC), wireless sensor systems, custom software, non-destructive evaluation, and preventative maintenance. For more information, visit www.datatraks.com, call (970) 461-1140, or email info@datatraks.com.