Measurement Robot

Industrial crane rails and internal rail systems are often hard to reach and require precise inspection to prevent failures. The CBOT‑1 measuring robot, developed by Siebens Spoorbouw (Strukton Rail Belgium), is the first remote‑controlled measurement robot capable of scanning up to 200 metres in a single run, capturing height, alignment, track width, rail profile and wear via laser technology. This enables accurate, preventive maintenance planning without exposing workers to hazardous environments.

Industrial rail sidings serve as lifelines for raw materials and finished products, ensuring dependable freight flows between mainline networks and factory grounds. Dedicated maintenance regimes, risk‑based inspections and availability‑driven asset management are crucial to guarantee safety and uptime. Managed networks can include more than 120–150 industrial rail connections, covering sidings, switches, crossings and crane tracks — ensuring continuous logistical performance for industrial operations.

Industrial sites benefit from solutions that reduce disruption to ongoing processes. Techniques such as Concrete Canvas, liquid‑tight containment upgrades, cooling‑tower renovations, trench sealing and plastic‑lined pit repairs enable rapid installation while keeping production active. In complex conditions — including outdated or contaminated infrastructure — modern relining methods (such as GRE liner systems) extend asset lifespan without extensive excavation.

Industrial facilities often need heavy‑duty civil engineering, including large‑diameter sewer systems, earthworks, paving for factories, concrete and steel structures, and pile foundations. These tasks must be completed with extreme precision and compliance, especially when working around contaminated soil, active installations or limited working space. Long‑term industrial locations such as Chemelot depend on high‑quality engineering during construction, renovation and maintenance phases. [struktonwe…enbeton.nl], [chemelot.nl]

Industrial environments rely on uninterrupted processes, making continuity, safety and quality the core requirements for all supporting infrastructure. Complex sites such as chemical parks operate 24/7, and even minor disruptions in drainage, foundations, pipelines or internal transport routes can halt production and create major safety risks. Reliable infrastructure — from sewer systems and foundations to drainage and utility lines — ensures smooth operations under demanding conditions.

Safety is maintained through strict operational procedures in combination with modelling and prioritisation based on asset criticality. Intelligent asset management and real‑time monitoring technologies help identify risks at an early stage and ensure trains can continue to operate safely. These systems support long‑term investment planning and maintain the reliability of the rail network.

Because European rail networks are heavily used, maintenance is often carried out during night‑time or weekend possessions when fewer trains are running. High‑traffic lines require carefully planned maintenance windows to minimise service disruptions while ensuring infrastructure remains safe and in good condition.