Rail Vehicle Systems
Freight Cars F r e i g h t C a r s
Systems Solutions For Every Market
Bogie Equipment Brake Control
On-Board Systems
What is Knorr-Bremse’s complete “one-stop solution” for freight cars ? Cutting-Edge Technologies
K E K i n k - Compact Freight C o n t r o l V a l v e Curve Valve Car Brake – CFCB
Tried and tested, Avoids wear and overload Reducing weight and highly adaptable operating costs
First produced in 1954 and The kink-curve valve is an The CFCB compact bogie continuously improved ever additional valve for braking tread brake could reduce the since, the KE control valve is under load that is simply weight of freight cars by more synonymous with safe, rapid, attached to the KE control valve. than 1,000 kg, making them even, and controllable operation In freight trains consisting of considerably more economical of the braking system. More than cars with differing braking to operate. Braking force is 1.5 million valves are currently performance, it ensures even transferred directly via simple in operation around the world. braking according to the load slack adjusters, and the cylinder This proven platform can have and braking requirements, and transmission rod are fully many additional functions and reduces wheel surface insulated. All bearings are added to it. Its modular design temperatures by up to 150ºC. maintenance-free and the combines the cost advantages The valve comes into its own system automatically adjusts of standardization with the during long descents, when for block and wheel wear. flexibility of customized it effectively protects against solutions. excess wear and thermal overload.
Is it true that Knorr-Bremse’s freight car solutions are also the best in the world in terms of economy ? Rail Vehicle Systems
Derailment Detection System – EDT101
Automatic emergency stop in case of derailment
Martina Havlik, The EDT101 consists of an Team Leader, emergency brake valve, a Sales Freight Cars mounted spring-mass valve and “Goods need to be delivered on time, an indicator device. In case of safely, and with minimum environmental derailment, the increase in impact.” vertical acceleration is registered by the spring-mass valve. This immediately activates the emergency brake valve, which opens the main brake pipe and releases the emergency brake.
Innovations that pay their way Reducing wear and tear and maintenance costs is a good way of saving money. More than any other manufacturer, Knorr-Bremse has succeeded in finely coordinating the complex interplay of different braking systems. With the modular KE valve system a wide range of additional functions can be realized using a single, uniform platform. The CFCB compact bogie-mounted block brake reduces installation costs considerably for vehicle manufacturers and also significantly reduces the weight of a freight car by saving a number of bogie components. These examples demonstrate that if all the relevant factors are included in the calculation, quality emerges as the best solution.
Customized service packages ensure that all Knorr-Bremse systems function smoothly for up to 30 years – anywhere in the world. The secret is our combination of OEM expertise and a highly efficient service infrastructure. Bogie Equipment Brake Control
Innovative design minimizes Everything required for assembly and maintenance properly coordinated braking requirements Knorr-Bremse has an extensive Knorr-Bremse offers a wide range portfolio of carefully matched of compact, lightweight bogie components designed for proper equipment including the innovative coordination of braking along the CFCB bogie-mounted tread brake, entire freight train. Load-dependent which could offer weight savings relay valves ensure multilevel, of more than 1,000 kg per freight continuous braking, with KE valves car, and operates considerably more finely controlling the system. Various efficient than conventional brakes. additional modules include the kink- curve valve, which reduces wear, especially during long descents.
Rail-Services Testing
A partner for all requirements Test benches for all products – throughout the entire product worldwide life-cycle Knorr-Bremse supplies test benches for Knorr-Bremse offers a wide range of all products and systems, customized rail-services ranging from individual and tailored to the customer’s consultancy and collaborative product requirements, in order to supplement development to homologation, long-term overhaul services with tools commissioning, training, maintenance, and products for daily maintenance. repair, upgrading, and overhaul of all Several hundreds of test benches and components – as well as a reliable test installations are in operational supply of OEM parts. Whether you service with our customers worldwide opt for individual services or the – for example, as train brake tests, test full package, everything is provided benches for brake control products, locally, either on-site or in one of our compressors, air dryers, tread brakes, global service centers. brake calipers, and more.
A perfect balance of high-quality systems and services For decades, manufacturers and operators of freight cars all over the world have been opting for Knorr-Bremse braking systems. The company uses its expertise to develop new ways of enhancing the performance and economy of tried and tested, safe technologies. Top-quality components operate together smoothly to guarantee optimum functionality. Every project is designed so that parameters such as pressure settings, characteristic curves, and braking calculations are tailored precisely to the customer’s operating requirements. Modular concepts ensure that this flexibility comes with maximum economy. ? Rail Vehicle Systems
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