Brakes - Regulations concerning the construction of the various brake components - Magnetic track brakes
STANDARD published on 1.1.2021
Designation standards: IRS 50541-06-1ed.
Publication date standards: 1.1.2021
The number of pages: 24
Approximate weight : 72 g (0.16 lbs)
Country: International technical standard
Category: Technical standards IRS
The magnetic track brake (MTB) is an additional brake acting directly on the rail and its operation is thus independent of rail/wheel adhesion. Its action is based on the applied magnetic force. The force applied is produced by the electromagnetic effect or by a permanent magnet. Where required, the MTB is fitted to vehicle bogies in order to supplement the air brake. The obligatory requirements of this leaflet apply to this rolling stock only. Appendix A shows as an example a diagrammatic arrangement for the MTB as fitted to a bogie.
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