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BRAKE SYSTEMS

Product catalog summary

Product Overview
Amsted Rail offers comprehensive brake system solutions for heavy haul applications, suitable for all freight car types. The systems are designed to sense whether a car is loaded or empty, adjusting brake cylinder pressure accordingly.

Key Components

Empty-Load Devices: Adjust brake pressure based on load status.
Slack Adjusters: Available in conventional and truck-mounted forms, these maintain constant piston travel to minimize brake shoe force loss.
IBEX® Truck Mounted Brake System: Engineered for reliability and efficiency, featuring a lightweight, modular design for increased payload and longer system life.
Hand Brakes: Offers the widest range of AAR-approved hand brakes, including vertical wheel brakes for any freight car type.

Integrated Solutions
Amsted Rail provides integrated braking solutions to enhance railcar performance and lifecycle savings. Their expertise in railcar undercarriage systems and global manufacturing capacity positions them as a leading resource for braking needs.

Innovation in TMB Systems
Amsted Rail pioneered the integration of brake cylinders into bogie systems, allowing for efficient assembly and retrofitting on standard AAR bolsters.

Global Leadership
As a global leader in railcar components, Amsted Rail has been setting industry standards since 1877, offering unmatched performance and reliability worldwide.

Contact Information
For more information, visit www.amstedrail.com or contact +1.800.621.8442.

Catalog excerpts

PRODUCT GUIDE BRAKE SYSTEMS

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COMPREHENSIVE BRAKE SYSTEM SOLUTIONS FOR HEAVY HAUL APPLICATIONS. Amsted Rail is a world leader in manufacturing brake systems for the freight rail market. We offer the broadest array of advanced braking equipment, with each component designed to meet the exacting tolerances demanded by the rigors of heavy hauling. They’re built to go long distances with low maintenance and they don’t compromise an inch on stopping distance. I N T E G R AT E D S O L U T I O N S F R O M A S I N G L E S O U R C E Whatever braking system you choose, Amsted Rail will engineer an integrated solution that can enhance...

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AMSTED RAIL, THE GLOBAL LEADER IN FULLY INTEGRATED FREIGHT CAR SYSTEMS FOR THE HEAVY HAUL RAIL MARKET. Amsted Rail is the world’s leading provider of undercarriage and end-of-car railcar components, with facilities spanning six continents. Through our stateof-the-art manufacturing processes, Amsted Rail has been redefining industry standards for innovation and technology since 1877, providing our customers worldwide with unmatched performance and reliability for the long haul. To learn more, visit www.amstedrail.com. amstedrail.com | +1.800.621.8442 | 311 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 5300, Chicago,...

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Catalog excerpts

All Amsted Rail Company, Inc. catalogs and technical brochures