RFID-based AVI helps Wilcomatic Clean Up
Industrial washing specialists Wilcomatic enhances their specialist train washing solution with Coriel AVI
Coriel has partnered with Wilcomatic to enhance its train and rolling stock washing systems for use with East Midland Railway trains. The system uses a state-of-the-art Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) system to reliably identify trains as they approach and leave the washing unit. This case study details this solution’s implementation, challenges, and benefits, showcasing the technological advancements and partnerships that made it possible.
Introducing Wilcomatic
What is an AVI Solution?
Challenges in Reliably Identifying Rolling Stock Using RFID
The Solution
Data Integration with Wilcomatic
Compliance with GS1 Standards
Project outcomes
TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS
Works with class 158, 170, 222 and the new 810 vehicles.
Correct vehicle identification allows the right cleaning brush set to be fitted – ensuring the whole vehicle is cleaned correctly.
Huge savings in water and energy can be achieved by only washing vehicles when needed – based on their wash history.
IN SUMMARY
The introduction of the Coriel RFID-based AVI system has significantly enhanced Wilcomatic’s washing systems for its customer, providing reliable and efficient vehicle identification that has Automated the identification of assets, automated data processing and exchange whilst providing the basis for improved asset management.
Through our technology partnerships with DPS, OnLogic, Siemens and Pepperl & Fuchs, we have delivered a solution that meets the high demands of modern railway operations, and by ensuring compliance with GS1 standards and providing seamless data integration through corielEDGE, we have helped Wilcomatic maintain its high standards of service and operational efficiency.