Magnetic Track Brakes – Light Rail Vehicles

Magnetic track brakes apply brake force directly to the rail. Track brakes from Knorr-Bremse offer performance and reliability. Extensive in-service operation around the world is proof of the technological leadership of Knorr-Bremse.

CUSTOMER BENEFITS APPLICATIONS

n Independent braking system n Light rail vehicles

n Braking force applied directly to the track n Metros

n High braking performance even under n Urban solutions poor track conditions

n Total deceleration can be increased safely

n Shorter braking distance due to rapid response behaviour

n Track cleaning effect: improvement for wheel-effective brake systems RIGID MAGNETS ARTICULATED MAGNETS Example of MTB designs applied to conventional Example of MTB designs applied to streetcars and metros streetcars and metros running up to high speeds 09.2018 P-1269-EN

TECHNICAL DATA – MORE MAGNET TECHNICAL DATA – ARTICULATED MAGNET n Attractive force: 72 kN/m n Attractive force: 65 kN/m n Effective braking length: up to 1200 mm n Effective braking length: up to 1300 mm n Width / height of magnet: 115 mm / 106 mm n Width / height of magnet: 115 mm / 115 mm

BENEFITS – MORE MAGNET BENEFITS – ARTICULATED MAGNET n Lower energy consumption (up to -15%) n Higher performance at high speeds (up to +30% compared to similar rigid magnet) n Lightweight design (up to -15%) n New compact design n Easier maintenance of pole shoes n Easier maintenance of friction elements n Customer friendly cable connection system n Customer friendly cable connection system FUNCTION Magnetic track brakes (MTB) are magnetically attract- RANGE OF USE ed to the rails. The brake force is built up by using The MTB is activated automatically in case of the friction between the magnetic track brake and emergency braking and should also be a the rail. Rapid braking, automatic braking and also ctivated under low adhesion conditions or on emergency braking are typical tasks for MTBs. steep descents.

ELASTOMER SPRING SUSPENSION MAGNET MAGNET OFF ON n Improved kinematics and dynamics (damping function) n Reduces noise level significantly 1 dB(A) quieter than steel spring suspension n Fail-safe design

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