Trelleborg’s Collaboration with Bombardier Delivers Better Performance on the Rails
Trelleborg’s Collaboration with Bombardier Delivers Better Performance on the Rails
Global anti-vibration specialist, Trelleborg’s antivibration solutions operation, has in collaboration with Bombardier, the multinational aerospace and transportation company, developed an innovative hydraulic axle guide element which enables Bombardier trains to better adapt to their immediate environment, delivering greater performance and efficiency.
The BOMBARDIER FLEXX* curve hydraulic axle guide element, which enlarges Trelleborg’s HALL® range, features frequency-depending longitudinal stiffness and delivers a host of benefits, including reduced wheel and track wear, energy consumption and curve squeal noise. Through these unique characteristics, cost savings can be realized for end users, with less energy, maintenance and repair needed. In countries such as England and Switzerland, where there is a charge associated with track wear, these savings are further boosted for operators.
Commenting on the collaboration, Alexander Zahnbrecher, Project Engineer at Trelleborg AVS, said: “FLEXX curve is a fantastic example of what can be achieved when two industry-leading innovators work together to solve some of the common challenges we face every day on our rail systems. Working closely with Bombardier, we were able to develop our understanding of these challenges and develop a new approach to overcoming them.
“The results speak for themselves. Moving away from a standard set-up where traction and braking forces are mechanically compensated, the set-up of FLEXX curve capitalizes on hydraulic compensation within a cross-coupled layout. In essence, this enables Bombardier to deliver more efficient products for its customers, increasing comfort for passengers while reducing operating costs with a more sustainable approach.”
Thanks to its innovative design, FLEXX curve can be loaded with high vertical loads, perfectly complementing BOMBARDIER* FLEXX* compact bogies. As the first HALL® System in the market to cross-couple the hydraulic axle guide elements of the bogie, the system delivers low mechanical longitudinal stiffness by hydraulically transmitting the necessary high stiffness that exists during braking and accelerating, in turn reducing noise and track wear. Also available as a ready-to-install solution, FLEXX curve can be installed in all past and upcoming FLEXX compact bogies, enabling operators with Bombardier trains to unlock the benefits around safety, comfort and sustainability.
For more information on the results of Trelleborg and Bombardier’s collaboration, visit www.trelleborg.com
For more information on FLEXX Curve: Jonathan Wills at Trelleborg AVS, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For press information: Adam Jones at Wyatt International. 72 Francis Road, Birmingham B16 8SP, United Kingdom. Tel: + 44 121 454 8181; Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Trelleborg Antivibration Solutions operation and Trelleborg Group
Using advanced polymer technology, Trelleborg Antivibration Solutions (AVS) operation specializes in the field of rubber-to-metal bonding for the removal of unwanted noise and vibration. Solutions include mountings, bearings and suspension. As part of the Trelleborg Industrial Solutions Business Area of Trelleborg Group, Trelleborg’s AVS operations utilizes over 80 years of experience to provide solutions for numerous applications and environments, with a reputation of high quality, performance and service life. These include rail, marine, industrial and off-highway markets. The company focuses on isolation, attenuation and suspension solutions of unshakeable quality and reliability. The company’s commitment and expert polymer technologies create maximum business value through improved longevity, productivity and cost effectiveness, while also optimizing comfort, health and safety. http://www.trelleborg.com/en/anti-vibration-solutions
Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions that seal, damp and protect critical applications in demanding environments. Its innovative solutions accelerate performance for customers in a sustainable way. The Trelleborg Group has annual sales of about SEK 34 billion (EUR 3.32 billion, USD 3.92 billion) and operations in about 50 countries. The Group comprises five business areas: Trelleborg Coated Systems, Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, Trelleborg Offshore & Construction, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions and Trelleborg Wheel Systems. The Trelleborg share has been listed on the Stock Exchange since 1964 and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap. www.trelleborg.com.
