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How much does a set of Train Wheels Weigh

April 14, 2020
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The weight of a train wheel assembly depends on the size and materials used as well as the number and thickness of the axles.

Standard wheel assemblies made of steel and ductile alloys weigh 235 to 480 pounds. The average load capacity for lighter components is 10,000 pounds, while the average load capacity for heavier components is 40,000 pounds. The weight of the assembly depends on the type of wheel used.

Train wheel assemblies are lighter because they use smaller diameter wheels. These components are not designed to bear the weight of the train, but to operate smoothly and efficiently.

Kingrail Parts are specialist wheel manufacturers, please contact us for more information on wheel weights..

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Kingrail Parts is China's largest railway wheel manufacturer. We produce railway wheels, railway axles, railway wheelsets, railway tires, and other products.

Our railway wheels comply with international standards such as AAR, EN, UIC, and DIN, and are ISO certified.

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Over the years, our high-quality products and professional service have earned Kingrail Parts a reputation as one of the world's leading suppliers of railway wheels and axles.