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BRENCO® TAPERED ROLLER BEARINGS

BRENCO® TAPERED ROLLER BEARINGS

BRENCO® TAPERED ROLLER BEARINGS

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Overview: The document provides detailed information about Brenco® tapered roller bearings, which are industry-leading and AAR-approved for use in heavy haul rail markets. These bearings are designed for high reliability and longevity, with seamless forged rings and advanced seal designs to ensure optimal performance under extreme loads.
Specifications: The document lists various classes and sizes of bearings, each with specific gross rail load, static load, axle load, weight, and seal type. For example, Class-C bearings have a gross rail load of 142,000 lbs and an axle load of 16.1 tonnes, while Class-G bearings have a gross rail load of 315,000 lbs and an axle load of 35.7 tonnes.
Performance and Reliability: The bearings are evaluated based on calculated L10 life, with a focus on utilization and reliability. The document includes a chart comparing theoretical bearing fatigue life relative to AAR minimum standards across different axle loads.
Key Features: The bearings feature high-performance greases for maximum raceway protection, polyamide cages for resistance to lock-ups, and are available with advanced seal designs. These features contribute to their high reliability and longevity.
Applications: The bearings are suitable for various applications, including extreme and high utilization scenarios. Non-AAR bearings like Ausbrid Plus™ and Ausbrid Ultra™ are also mentioned, designed for specific high-load applications.
Company Information: Amsted Rail, the manufacturer, is a global leader in fully integrated freight car systems, with a history of innovation and technology since 1877. The company provides unmatched performance and reliability in railcar components worldwide.
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BRENCO® TAPERED ROLLER BEARINGS Industry-leading, AAR-approved journal bearings ▶S eamless forged rings ensure optimal performance under extreme loads ▶H igh performance greases ensure maximum raceway protection ▶A dvanced seal designs available ▶P olyamide cages for resistance to lock-ups from wheel impacts; standard on 6x11 and larger sizes Brenco® Bearing Application Reliability – Based on Calculated L10 Life Theoretical Bearing Fatigue Life Relative to AAR Minimum Standard Class-C Class-F, K, 150x250 AAR Limits Class-E Ausbrid Plus™ Ausbrid Ultra™ Class-D Class-G, Ausbrid™ Misc. Applications 300% High Reliability & Longevity 250% High Utilization 100% Extreme Utilization OVERLOAD 50% 15 Axle Load (Metric Tonnes/Ax

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Amsted RailAAR Standard Bearings CLASS/SIZE 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 state-of-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. © 2025 Amsted Rail Company, Inc....

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