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End-of-Car Components & Systems Brochure

End-of-Car Components & Systems Brochure

End-of-Car Components & Systems Brochure

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Amsted Rail provides robust end-of-car systems designed to withstand the high-impact conditions of heavy haul railcars. Their energy management systems are engineered for performance and reliability, reducing maintenance costs and increasing service life.

Performance and Design
Amsted Rail uses advanced engineering and custom modeling to analyze impact energy, ensuring their systems endure extreme conditions. All systems are tested on impact tracks to guarantee performance.

Product Line and Customization
The company offers a comprehensive product line, allowing customization of end-of-car systems. Products include integral cast draft sills, draft gear, cushioning units, drawbars, and couplers, all designed to meet AAR standards.

Heavy Haul Protection
Amsted Rail's products, such as the DuraSill™ Integral Cast Draft System, provide high-performance protection for heavily used assets. These systems are designed to exceed AAR specifications and reduce car weight.

Cushioning Solutions
The company offers a range of cushioning solutions, including hydraulic cushioning units and Active Draft Cushioning Units, to protect fragile cargo and reduce stress during train operations.

Couplers and Yokes
Amsted Rail manufactures fatigue-resistant couplers and high-performance yokes, ensuring durability and force dampening. Their drawbars offer significant slack reduction and weight savings.

Global Leadership
Amsted Rail is a global leader in freight car systems, with facilities on six continents. They have been setting industry standards for innovation and technology since 1877.

Contact Information
For more information, visit www.amstedrail.com or contact them at +1.800.621.8442.
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Catalog excerpts

End-of-Car Components & Systems Brochure-2

HEAVY HAUL IMPACTS CALL FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE PROTECTION. S TA N D U P TO A WO R L D O F H A R D K N O C K S The ends of your heavy haul railcars take a beating from high-impact contact. To withstand the relentless pounding – from railcar coupling to push and pull on the go – you need the toughest protection available. You need the kind of innovative energy management systems that have set the standard worldwide for performance and reliability that only Amsted Rail can provide. P E R FO R M A N C E D R I V E N BY D E S I G N With our engineering expertise and advanced custom modeling system, Amsted...

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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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