Coupling Articulation
Coupling to connect 2 railway cars in a so-called Jacob bogie.
Joining two vehicle units allows axial movement & conical rotation when cornering. It copes with longitudinal movements resulting from traction & braking forces as well as lateral movements arising.
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Benefits
- No wear
- Very long lifetime
- Defined axial and radial stiffness
- Works together with the crashbox in case of accident
- For high-speed trains
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Specifications
- Load capability 200kN
- Axial stiffness >100kN/mm
- Able to withstand 400kN in radial direction
- Diameter 400mm