Maintenir la sécurité sur la bonne voie

When you think about what makes a good train journey, there’s probably three things that instantly spring to mind: safety, comfort and reliability. With those requirements so high on the agenda for passengers, train operators are continually looking for ways to improve their vehicles for the benefit of their customers. Here, we explore how train builders and OEMs can design solutions which accommodate these factors – for operators, passengers and even freight trains.

To deliver maximum comfort for passengers, as well as getting them to where they’re going safely and reliably, anti-vibration components play an integral role, aiding smoother, quieter and safer operation of trains. For customers, that means more enjoyable journeys, while essential components are protected from L'impact des vibrations. For maximum impact, these Supports anti-vibration and Solutions de suspension need to be correctly specified for their precise applications, enabling train builders to incorporate them into the fabric of rail vehicles.

Optimiser les performances du véhicule

L'environnement opérationnel des trains signifie qu'ils seront toujours soumis à des vibrations. Si l'on ajoute à cela des facteurs potentiels tels que les irrégularités et les défauts de la voie ou l'usure des roues, les solutions antivibratoires deviennent un élément essentiel de l'optimisation des performances sur la voie. Capables d'amortir les vibrations opérationnelles, les supports antivibratoires peuvent créer un fonctionnement plus souple, ressenti par tous les passagers.

Of course, reducing vibration doesn’t mean limiting Mouvement. Some components – such as Moteurs and cooling systems – may naturally move or vibrate during operation. In these circumstances, Supports anti-vibration can protect other internal components from the effects of vibration, allowing the piece of equipment to operate as designed. In turn, this facilitates performance by enabling individual components to operate in optimum conditions, isolating vibration and preventing its transfer to other equipment, essentially maximizing reliability.

Réduire le bruit

There are many variables when it comes to passenger comfort. From temperate and seat design through to space and humidity, there are many aspects which can impact passengers’ journeys. Noise is another critical factor to consider. The constant rumbling is a common characteristic of the railways, but it’s something which can severely impact levels of comfort for passengers – particularly during long journeys. For freight trains, the same issue can often be magnified, causing discomfort for the driver.

By building in anti-vibration solutions from the earliest design stages, train builders can minimize the impact of noise. For passenger trains, that will mean quieter and more comfortable journeys for customers, while on Véhicules de transport de marchandises, workers will be provided with safer working conditions.

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