by Viktoria Hilova | Oct 28, 2026
Rubber-metal Spring washers provide an elastic connection between the tyre and wheel centre in resilient railway wheels. Their shaped metal discs and bonded elastomer support high loads within a compact space while allowing limited deflection. This construction helps...
by Viktoria Hilova | Oct 28, 2026
Wedge packages transmit drive forces to the wheelset axle through an arrangement of elastic coupling elements. Their compact design supports high power density in installations where space is limited. The geometry and configuration are tailored to the coupling design...
by Viktoria Hilova | Oct 28, 2026
Hourglass springs provide resilient support between the bogie and vehicle body, combining high vertical load capacity with low horizontal stiffness and substantial lateral flexibility. Their tapered elastomer-metal construction produces a progressive spring response,...
by Viktoria Hilova | Oct 28, 2026
Rubber-metal bushes and ball joints transmit loads while allowing controlled movement between connected parts. Bushes feature inner and outer metal sleeves joined by a bonded elastomer layer, with their design determining the permitted displacement, torsion and...
by Viktoria Hilova | Oct 28, 2026
Layer springs combine bonded elastomer and metal layers to provide compact primary suspension between the wheelset or axle assembly and the bogie frame. They support loads, guide the wheelset and reduce the transmission of vibration and dynamic forces. Their...
