Serco Metrolink, operates a fleet of 32 twin-car articulated trams of which 26 Phase 1 units will receive the new replacement units. The OTMRs will monitor and record functions such as speed, distance, position and many other data and electrical input levels. This vital data will aid timely maintenance by providing trend information to aid replacement of components before failure can occur and so increase safety and reliability. The Metrolink units include an 8 MB crash-proof recorder to provide critical data on vehicle performance in the unlikely event of an incident. TELOC 1500 recorders can be supplied with capacities up to up to 32 MB.

Rowe Hankins will supply, customise and program the OTMRs and provide fireproof enclosures. Design work has already started and the installation programme will be complete by March 2006.

During 2004/5 Rowe Hankins has been engaged on a rolling programme to rebuild heavy-duty electrical contactors on Metrolink rolling stock. This included replacement and renewal of all wearing parts including tips, springs and pneumatic seals. All contactors were calibrated and pre and post tested using a 5000 Amp DC current tester to demonstrate a measurable improvement in performance.

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