compostie brake beam

Specifications

L-B compoite brake beam is postioned in the bogie to accommdate the braking force.

ITEM	QTY	PART DESCRIPTION	Material
1	1	Brake beam	Low alloy structural steel
2	1	Strut	Forged steel
3	2	Brake head	Casting  steel
4	1	Clamp	Forged steel
5	1	Clevis	Steel plate

 

The composite brake beam, a right hand or left hand orientation, is for railway wagons. It is positioned in the bogie to accommodate force during braking. The brake head is connected to an adaptor which allows the brake head and shoe to float and accommodate wheel wear or the misalignment of the brake beam and wheel set.