Precision Railway Measurement Systems
KZV is a specialist in precision railway measurement systems and evaluation software, developed since 1992.
KZV products are deployed on railway networks across multiple continents, with extensive use throughout Europe.
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Why KZV
- Engineering-led development
- Long-standing partnerships with railway operators
- Proven measurement methodologies
- Evaluation and reports to European railway standards
- ISO 9001 certified, ISO/IEC 17025 accredited
Trusted by Railway Operators
Hardware Products
Measurement trolleys and systems for track geometry, rail profiles, corrugation and clearance. Four of them are shown below; the complete range is under View All Products.
KRAB S-LIGHT
Lightweight and compact full track geometry trolley. Wide range of accessories. Both vignole and grooved rails. 32 kg, 15 km/h, 8-hour battery.
KRAB Heavy (84-09SA)
Heavy-duty trolley for track geometry and rail profile measurement, towed behind a railway vehicle at up to 25 km/h.
VIPER
Measuring trolley for tram track geometry and rail profile measurement on grooved rails.
GEKON Modular
Contactless rail corrugation and rail wear measurement on vignole and grooved rails — 0.15 μm resolution, no track closure needed.
Software Solutions
Software for data collection, analysis and reporting on Android and Windows
KRAB 11
Professional Windows software for the evaluation, analysis and reporting of track geometry, rail profiles and switches
KrabDroid 3.0
The latest-generation Android measurement software for the KRAB family — track geometry, rail profiles and switch inspection in real time
Krab OnBoard 2.0
Windows on-board measurement software — track geometry, profiles, corrugation and clearance
Gekon 11
Windows evaluation software for rail corrugation and rail profile data measured with GEKON trolleys
Latest News
Product updates, project news and industry insights
SPIDER Adds Optional Wireless Data Transmission
The SPIDER wheel diameter measurement system now sends readings over Bluetooth to any PC, tablet or smartphone using a Mitutoyo U-WAVE-TM module
DistoDroid 3.0: New Android Application for T-METIX
DistoDroid 3.0 combines laser distance measurement, track geometry acquisition and kilometer referencing for the T-METIX measuring trolley
ALRIS RAIL Becomes KZV's Partner for France
ALRIS RAIL joins the KZV network of railway partners and resellers as the representative for France
KZV products are deployed on railway networks across multiple continents, with extensive use throughout Europe.
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