Rail Vehicle Systems Passenger Coaches www.knorr-bremse.com Passenger Coaches Systems solutions for every market ... Pneumatic Brake Control What is Knorr-Bremse’s complete passenger coaches “one-stop solution” ? ... leading-edge technologies Disc Brakes E l e c t r o m a g n e t i c Brake Panels Slide Protection Track Brake Optimum cooling with More compact, lighter and Less expensive, minimal friction loss less maintenance clearer layout Passenger Emergency Brake Knorr-Bremse’s high- Knorr-Bremse’s latest Knorr-Bremse brake panels offer performance disc brakes are electromagnetic track brakes tried and tested components capable of absorbing large are ideally suited to modern in a compact configuration. amounts of energy. The discs are mainline passenger coaches with The modular design of braking ventilated by rods designed in limited bogie space in. Sintered systems also considerably such a way as to offer maximum materials are increasingly simplifies the panel layout. cooling without adversely being used for the pole shoes, By integrating electronic and affecting braking. A number of as these can develop the same mechanical components, different materials are available, braking force as steel but avoid the dimensions have been including aluminum for any build-up of deposits. This significantly reduced. The Electromagnetic maximum weight-savings. All reduces life-cycle costs by up resulting reduction in piping and Track Brake of which helps reduce life-cycle to 40%. cabling contributes significantly costs. to lowering costs. Is it true that Knorr- Bremse’s passenger car solutions are also world-leaders in terms of economy ? Rail Vehicle Systems ... leading-edge technologies Disc Brakes Brake Panels Slide Protection Preventing wheel lock Knorr-Bremse’s electronic slide protection system means that Olaf Metzner flats resulting from wheel lock Systems Engineer are now a thing of the past. It Knorr-Bremse Rail Vehicle is available as a stand-alone Systems unit but can also be networked “Passengers want to be as relaxed as possible when they reach their destination. Our systems help make trains both safe and comfortable .“ via interfaces to the bus system with the brake diagnostics, emergency brake override, wheel sensors and other safety functions. 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. The modular KE valve enables a wide variety of additional functions to be realized on a single, uniform platform. And patented KRS brake pads are considerably more durable and more economical than conventional ones, effectively reducing the frequency with which pads or discs have to be replaced. Even when replacement does become necessary, it is obvious that Knorr-Bremse has taken maintenance requirements into consideration from the outset. Include all these factors in the calculation, and the bottom line is savings for our customers. Customized service packages ensure that all Knorr-Bremse systems function smoothly for anything 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 Ensuring coordination of all assembly and maintenance brake functions requirements Knorr-Bremse offers a wide range of Knorr-Bremse offers a wide range integrated systems and components of compact, lightweight bogie to ensure proper co-ordination equipment including axle- and wheel- of braking throughout the entire mounted disk brakes, low-wear brake train: rapid brake accelerators, discs, and brake pads. Knorr-Bremse electro-pneumatic brake control Passenger Emergency electromagnetic track brakes are systems, emergency brake override Brake not only considerably lighter and systems, driver cab equipment, brake more compact than conventional diagnostic systems and many more. articulated electromagnets – the use of sintered metal pole shoes also means they operate without building up any deposits, thus improving braking performance. Services On-board Systems A partner for all requirements Doors, air-conditioning units, throughout the entire product toilets and more lifecycle It is not just Knorr-Bremse braking Knorr-Bremse offers a wide systems that ensure greater safety range of railservices, ranging and comfort in rail vehicles. Our from individual consultancy and on-board product portfolio covers a collaborative product development wide range of innovative products to homologation, commissioning, and solutions that includes vehicle training, maintenance, repair, and platform doors, air-conditioning Electromagnetic upgrading and overhaul of all units and toilet systems. We also Track Brake components – as well as a reliable produce state-of-the-art electronic supply of OEM parts. Whether you diagnostic systems and passenger opt for individual services or the information systems. full package, everything is provided locally, either on-site or in one of our worldwide network of service centers. A perfect balance of high-quality systems and services. For decades, manufacturers and operators of mainline passenger coaches 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 smoothly together to guarantee optimum functionality. Every project is designed in such a way 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. And it goes without saying that Knorr-Bremse offers help with homologation and commissioning as well as all the necessary aftermarket services. ? 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