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Crash Buffers

IP250C & IP400C CRASH BUFFER TO UIC 573

Overall length 620mm buffer head 350 x 450

  • The buffers fully comply with UIC 573 annex F 250kJ and 400kJ requirements

  • The reversible element Oleo capsule type 40 fully complies with UIC 526 Cat.C requirements

The Cat.C reversible first stage of this crash buffer provides more capacity than any Cat.C insert and postpones accidental events.

  • Reversible

  • Gas-hydraulic capsule

  • Stroke: less than 105-5mm

  • Capacity: greater than 120kJ

  • Buffer force: IP250C is less than 1500kN

  • Buffer force: IP400C is less than 1800kN

  • Non Reversible

  • Stage:  

  • Stroke: greater than 170mm

  • Capacity: greater than 120kJ

  • Average buffer force: IP250C – 1500kN

  • Average buffer force: IP400C – 1800kN

  • Total stroke: greater than 275mm

  • Total stroke: IP250C is greater than 250kJ

  • Total stroke: IP400C is greater than 450kJ

Crash Buffers