T1223-02 Wheelset Coating Systems and Good Practice Guidance

Coatings are necessary to provide corrosion protection for wheelsets and consequently to reduce the risk of generalised, or worse localised, material loss leading to mechanical failure of the component. If a coating even only partially delaminates from its substrate, it no longer fulfils its purpose. Therefore, it is crucial that the rail industry takes appropriate steps to improve the performance of coatings and identifies adhesion failures before they compromise the component integrity. Current specifications for...