Type A

Type A

Key advantages

Type A constant-contact side bearings are installed on railcars to control truck hunting and improve vehicle stability on curves and under lateral or centrifugal loads. The polymer pads inside the side bearing are highly resistant to excessive loads and provide reliable long-term performance. The design is patented.

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Characteristics

Type A force-stroke graph
Free height 144 mm
Operating stroke 19 mm
Operating load 27 kN
Additional stroke + 10 mm
Load at additional stroke 300 kN
Maximal load 460 kN