India’s first and only private sector rail producer, the JSPL, has upgraded its rails inspection line to ensure defect-free speciality rails for its customers like Indian Railway, Metro Rail Services across India, IRCON and other subsidiaries of Indian Railways.
The JSPL said that the complete set of equipment for this line was equipped with 5th Generation cutting-edge automation technology. This includes an online profile-cum-surface inspection system from M/s. Next-sense, New Ultrasonic Testing Machine and 360-degree Brushing Machine from M/s Alpine Metal-Tech from Austria.
JSPL Managing Director VR Sharma said in a statement.“We are continuously upgrading our facilities to eliminate human dependence in Rails inspection. The new line will enable JSPL to enhance the production and inspection capacity of Rails up to One million tons per year.”
JSPL is the only producer of Head Hardened Rail grades 1080 HH and 1175HT for a heavy axle load of more than 25 ton and high-speed application in the country. The steel giant also produces rails in grades R 260 and 880 for 60E1, ZU 1-60 & 60E1A1 profiles. The JSPL has also supplied R350 HT Grade Rails for its overseas customers.
About JSPL:
JSPL is a leading Indian Infrastructure conglomerate with a presence in the steel, power and mining sectors. With an investment of approximately 12 billion USD (90,000 Crore Rupees), the Company is continuously scaling its capacity utilization and efficiencies to contribute towards building a Self-Reliant India.