Rail Bogie

Friction Wedges

• May 24, 2022
• Rail Bogie

INTRODUCE :

Our friction wedges are designed to provide optimum damping and wear performance in rough freight rail environments.

We can customize bogie friction wedges according to customer's drawings and requirements.

SPECIFICATIONS :

Specification:

Hardness: 39-48 HRC

Main friction surface roughness: Ra50

Main friction roll angle: 2°30'±30'

Second friction surface inclination: 45°±30'

Types:

1. Integral iron wedge

Commonly used in bogie of all designs

2. Iron wedge

Split wedge design increases truck warpage resistance compared to traditional single piece wedges

3. LifeGuard Wedges

Polymer facing single wedge designed to reduce bolster pocket wear

4. TwinGuard Wedges

Polymer face, two pad wedges designed to reduce pad pocket wear

5. Steel wedges for ASF type bogie

Constant and Variable Damping Steel Wedges for Amsted bogie Systems

Please contact our railway equipment experts for more professional advice and a free quote.