Buffer Spring KT-40 — Category A / 40 kJ (Dynamic) – Kraftler

Buffer Spring KT-40 — Category A / 40 kJ (Dynamic)

Buffer Spring KT-40 — Category A / 40 kJ (Dynamic)

Key advantages

Designed for freight cars, special rail vehicles and locomotives. Kraftler buffer springs comply with the requirements of EN 15551.

Excellent energy absorption
High resistance to extreme loads and physical damage
Reliable performance across a temperature range from -60°C to +50°C
Strong resistance to harsh environments
Durable, sustainable and recyclable

Dimensions

Buffer Spring KT-40 — Category A / 40 kJ (Dynamic) dimensions

А: Installed height	309 ± 2 mm
B: Diameter of pads at full stroke	165 ± 2 mm
C: Diameter of intermediate plate	165 ± 1 mm
D: Diameter of center hole	28 ± 1 mm
E: Height at full stroke	204 ± 0 mm

Characteristics

Buffer Spring KT-40 — Category A / 40 kJ (Dynamic) force-stroke graph

Capacity (static)	> 26 kJ
Damping	> 52 %
Pre-tension force	≥ 16 kN
Max. end force	≤ 850 kN
Stroke	≤ 105 mm
Weight	≤ 8.2 kg