ROLLING BEARINGS FOR RAILWAY APPLICATIONS RKB Bearings for the Railway Industry RKB: the Swiss Premium-Class Bearing Manufacturer The RKB Bearing Industries Group is the Swiss manufacturing organization operating in the bearing industry for over 70 years, with a monthly production capacity exceeding 350 tons of machined steel. The experience gained over the years provides RKB with the know-how and expertise necessary for the development and manufacture of technological industrial bearings up to 1925 mm outer diameter. RKB offers reliable cost-effective solutions, with extreme operational flexibility, leadingedge service, huge stock availability, short delivery time and the quality typical of a consistent premium-class bearing source. With a worldwide distribution network and exports to more than 50 countries, RKB is globally recognized as The rolling bearings expressly designed and manufactured by RKB for the railway industry will help you ensure smooth transportation operations all over the world. The engineering know-how and manufacturing skills gained over time as well as the international approval from many key customers of the sector have made of RKB a well-known reliable source of top quality products and services for the specific needs of the railway players. “The AlternativePower” in the bearing industry. Engineering and Manufacturing Solutions at Your Service! • • • • • • • • Technical consultancy Application analysis and feasibility study Engineering and design Advanced calculations FEM and semi-analytical simulations Project co-engineering Product customization and optimization Advanced and flexible manufacturing technology • Qualified on-field assistance RKB Europe SA Executive Headquarters and Technological Center Phone +41 91 260 09 30· Fax +41 91 260 09 50 Via Primo Agosto· 6828 Balerna [email protected]· www.rkbbearings.com Switzerland ENGINEERED IN SWITZERLAND TECHNOLOGICAL BEARINGS

ROLLING BEARINGS FOR RAILWAY APPLICATIONS Examples of RKB Railway Bearing Arrangements Special Technical Features for RKB Railway Bearings Double row taper roller bearings in face-to-face arrangement (TDI configuration) • High cleanliness steels (RKB RAV protocol) for extended service life • RKB Phosphate Treatment (PT) for excellent friction, corrosion and wear resistance • RKB Stabilizing Treatment (S) to avoid bearing dimensional changes due to temperature increase during operation Double row taper roller bearings in back-to-back arrangement (TDO configuration) • RKB Isothermal Bainite Heat...