09.2018 P-1264-EN Brake Discs Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Schienenfahrzeuge GmbH Moosacher Straße 80 80809 Munich Germany Phone: +49 89 3547-0 Fax: +49 89 3547-2767 WWW.KNORR-BREMSE.COM APPLICATIONS Freight Cars | High-Speed Trains | Light Rail Vehicles | Locomotives | Metros | Passenger Coaches | Regional and Commuter Trains This publication may be subject to alteration without prior notice. A printed copy of this document may not be the latest revision. Please contact your local Knorr-Bremse representative or check our website www.knorr-bremse.com for the latest update. The figurative mark „K” and the trademarks KNORR and KNORR-BREMSE are registered in the name of Knorr-Bremse AG. Copyright 2018 © Knorr-Bremse AG. All rights reserved. Including industrial property rights applications. Knorr-Bremse AG retains any power of disposal, such as for copying and transferring. RAIL VEHICLE BRAKE DISCS SYSTEMS BRAKE DISCS FRICTION PAIRING EXCELLENCE HIGH-QUALITY BRAKE DISCS FOR ALL RAIL APPLICATIONS. Knorr-Bremse integrated engineering is customer-oriented and offers optimized project-specific Depending on the type of application, Knorr-Bremse axle- and wheel-mounted brake discs come with split friction pairings. With more than 50 years of experience, Knorr-Bremse has the capability to pro- or solid friction rings made of cast iron, aluminum or steel. vide customers with a selection of brake discs and brake pads that significantly influence life-cycle costs. Proven design principles are the basis for reliability and brake safety. A wide range of brake ADVANTAGES discs, brake pads, and materials for all railway applications guarantees high flexibility for customer n Proven brake performance in many high-speed n Robust design to withstand high external shocks applications and vibrations up to 100 g requirements and a short lead time. Hundreds of service-proven friction pairing variations allow us n Standardized interface and fixing of brake discs n Optimized cooling channel with excellent heat to offer the most suitable solution for each and every customer. on wheel transfer and low ventilation loss n Resistant against thermal cracks due to movable n Low weight disc fixation n Split friction discs for easy replacement n More than 50 years of know-how and experience in friction pairing designs ALUMINUM BRAKE DISC – High Runner for Metros n Optimized LCC, high safety assurance and The aluminum brake disc weighs half as much as conventional cast-iron ones, saving over 400 kilograms per individual car. noise reduction with Knorr-Bremse friction n 50-60% energy savings due to reduced weight and rotational mass pairing designs n Reducing track fees because of low unsprung masses n Friction pairing designs validated as a system n Three times longer lifetime compared to gray cast iron discs at our testing facilities FREIGHT CAR BRAKE DISC – For Modern Freight Cars Knorr-Bremse freight car discs have been specially developed using FEM, CFD and casting solidification simulation techniques. n Based on the proven flat seated brake discs n Standard width of 110 mm n Wear volume of 10 mm per side n Best downhill braking performance due to maximized number of cooling ribs n Weight only 95 kg KRS brake pad design: Friction pairing know-how allows Knorr-Bremse to optimize the design of brake pads and brake discs to enhance performance for top-performing friction pairing products..