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Buffer Stops

Fixed buffer stop designs

Fixed Buffer Stop Designs Fixed Buffer Stop Designs
  • Contains one Oleo Type 76 hydraulic buffer.

  • Impacting point from the top of rail (coupler height) mm (720 – 660 – 824)

  • Maximum energy absorbed by buffer: 336kJ

  • End force: 700kN

  • Recoverable stroke: 600mm

Examples for conditions and installation length:

  • (1) 8 Cars

  • Depot or maintenance workshop. Train mass: 300t, Impacting speed 5km/h, Installation length: 2.7m, Impact capacity: 336kJ, Recoverable stroke: 600mm.

  • (3) 6 Cars

  • Depot or maintenance workshop Train mass: 220t, Impacting speed 6km/h, Installation length 2.7m, Impact capacity: 336kJ, Recoverable stroke: 600mm.

Fixed Buffer Stop Designs Fixed Buffer Stop Designs
  • Contains One Oleo Type 76 hydraulic buffer and one set of steel embedded part.

  • Reinforced concrete base for steel embedded part needed.

  • Impacting point from the top of rail (coupler height) mm (720 – 660 – 824)

  • Maximum energy absorbed by buffer: 336kJ

  • End force: 700kN

  • Recoverable stroke: 600mm

Examples for conditions and installation length:

  • (3) 8 Cars

  • Depot or maintenance workshop – parking area. Train mass: 300t, Impacting speed 5km/h, Installation length: 2.1m, Impact capacity: 336kJ, Recoverable stroke: 600mm.

  • (4) 6 Cars

  • Depot or maintenance workshop – parking area. Train mass: 220t, Impacting speed 6km/h, Installation length 2.7m, Impact capacity: 336kJ, Recoverable stroke: 600mm.

Depo / Maintenance workshop

Typically used on depot / maintenance workshop - designed for centre impact only. Fixed buffer stop incorporating Oleo hydraulic unit [single Oleo Type 76 - Recoverable stroke 600mm] Installation length: 2.7 metres, Impact capacity 336 kJ.