From track geometry to fatigue crack detection, advanced rail diagnostics are now available in Australia through Cold Forge.
Cold Forge is pleased to announce its appointment as the exclusive Australian distributor for Metalelektro, a European specialist in rail measurement and diagnostic technology.
This appointment brings together Metalelektro’s proven diagnostic capability and Cold Forge’s local rail industry knowledge, strengthening access to specialist technologies that support safer, more reliable and better-informed rail infrastructure management across Australia.
Strengthening Rail Through Innovation and Partnership
Metalelektro brings decades of expertise in precision rail measurement and advanced diagnostic systems and is trusted by rail networks across Europe to support infrastructure safety, reliability and operational performance.
With a portfolio of more than 70 specialised products, Metalelektro’s solutions support a broad range of rail infrastructure measurement and diagnostic applications, including:
- Track and turnout geometry measurement
- Rail profile, straightness and corrugation assessment
- Stress-free temperature and rail temperature measurement
- Rolling contact fatigue crack detection
- Rail inclination measurement
- Insulated Rail Joint (IRJ) resistance measurement
- Bolt pull-out strength and turnout residual force measurement
- Catenary and track clearance measurement
- Wheel profile measurement
- Bridge and structure displacement monitoring
For Australian rail organisations, this means improved access to proven European rail technology in areas where asset owners, operators and maintainers are under increasing pressure to improve inspection accuracy, asset visibility and maintenance decision-making.
With a strong focus on Australia’s railway sector, Cold Forge provides local knowledge, engineering support and on-the-ground service to help ensure these technologies are applied effectively in local operating environments.
What this means for Australian rail operators
- Access to advanced European rail diagnostic technology, supported locally in Australia
- Greater capability to monitor, measure and assess infrastructure condition with precision
- Stronger support for safety, reliability and network performance
- Local technical support and industry understanding from Cold Forge
Together, Cold Forge and Metalelektro combine European technology leadership with Australian rail expertise to deliver practical diagnostic capability for networks seeking better infrastructure insight, earlier issue identification and more informed maintenance outcomes.
Learn more about Metalelektro: www.metalelektro.eu
Learn more about Cold Forge: www.coldforge.com.au
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