Reducing The Hard Knock Impact on Rolling Stock
Through the partnership between Amsted Rail (US) and Reelin Group (South Africa), Amsted Reelin offers a range of dynamic and innovative components for railway rolling stock to Africa’s fleet owners and operators.
Amsted Rail is globally recognised for supplying everything under the railcar, from wheels, axles, and bearings to brake systems, end-of-car energy management systems, and more. Their quality is renowned in manufacturing products designed to withstand the unforgiving challenges of the harsh real-world environments that rolling stock, in both heavy haul and general break bulk freight, faces daily.
For heavy haul applications, the end-of-car systems are built to endure the toughest conditions. The ends of heavy haul wagons are subject to severe impact and wear from actions such as coupling, as well as the constant push and pull experienced during operation. To reduce the relentless stress on rolling stock and ensure lasting durability, the most robust protection is essential.
Amsted Rail delivers just that, with its innovative energy management systems that have established a global benchmark for performance and reliability, unmatched by any other provider and is available to customers in Africa through Amsted Reelin.
The extensive product range allows customers to customise and coordinate all their end-of-car system requirements from a single supplier. From the most robust integral cast draft sills and draft gear to a complete line of AAR-approved cushioning units, drawbars and couplers.
Product highlights include:
Integral Cast Draft Sills are engineered to be lighter, stronger, and more durable. These precision-engineered, one-piece units are ideally suited for protecting heavily used assets, such as coal hoppers. Featuring flame-hardened centre plates along with front and rear draft gear lugs and strikers, constructed without welds, they ensure maximum durability. The DuraSill™ Integral Cast Draft System not only meets but exceeds AAR specifications for design loads, while also contributing to a reduction in wagon weight.
Twin Pack® Draft Gear provide proven protection on a global scale, combining short-stroke polymer shock absorbers with cast draft sills for unparalleled protection of rolling stock. With worldwide acclaim and AAR approval, Twin Pack® is compatible with all coupler types, offering a selection of the lightest, most durable draft gear designed to maximise the lifespan of rolling stock across various environments.
Cushioning Units unmatched in safeguarding precious cargo, combining long-travel shock absorbers with cast draft sills for superior protection. A comprehensive range of AAR-approved hydraulic cushioning units meets specific requirements. Active Draft Cushioning Units mitigate the push and pull stresses wagons experience when a train halts or initiates movement, providing complete protection while maintaining compression and ensuring the security of fragile cargo under all conditions.
Couplers and Yokes, fatigue-resistant couplers, that have set benchmarks in strength and safety. The range includes standard and speciality couplers that not only meet but exceed AAR-approved standards, enhancing performance and reliability. In addition to superior couplers, we offer a wide selection of high-performance coupler yokes. Each yoke undergoes rigorous testing to ensure that forces applied to the coupler head are effectively absorbed by the gear, guaranteeing the highest level of safety and efficiency in operation.
Drawbars, designed for maintaining uniformity in motion, these are crucial when uncompromised separation of wagons is necessary. Offering up to 60% slack reduction in a 116-car train, they ensure smoother, more stable operations. Furthermore, these drawbars facilitate significant weight savings per connection compared to the standard Type E coupler, boosting efficiency and performance comprehensively.
For more information connect with the Amsted Reelin team via LinkedIn, email or phone:
Reesh Naidoo
https://www.linkedin.com/in/reesh-naidoo-45175245/
reesh@reelin.co.za
+27 74 889 9666
Mervyn John Chetty
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mervyn-john-chetty-8492b821/
mervyn@reelin.co.za
+27832993233
