20-03-2012, 12:21 PM
Air Suspension System
Pamphlet on Air suspension.ppt (Size: 1.37 MB / Downloads: 262)
Introduction of Air suspension System:
Air suspension system as secondary suspension in coaching stock is far superior to conventional secondary suspension & provides –
Better riding comfort
Improved reliability and reduced maintenance
Capacity to sustain super dense crush load
Working principle:
In air suspension system, properties of air are used for cushioning effect. Enclosed pressurized air in a rubber bellow is called Air spring. These are height-controlled load leveling suspension devices for changing loads.
Operating Instructions:
Train driver should maintain 7 Kg/cm2 pressure from the compressor.
In case of heavy leakage of air from any bogie or coach, following action should be taken by driver and guard of the train.
Visually check the leaky / failed spring by the position of horizontal lever.
Visually check the leakage area of the air suspension and take action as follows:-
If leakage is between coach suspension isolating cock and bogie suspension isolating cock then close the coach suspension isolating cock.
If leakage is found between bogie suspension isolating cock and air spring then close the bogie suspension isolating cock.
After isolating the coach/ bogie air springs, limit the train speed to 60 kmph.
Pamphlet on Air suspension.ppt (Size: 1.37 MB / Downloads: 262)
Introduction of Air suspension System:
Air suspension system as secondary suspension in coaching stock is far superior to conventional secondary suspension & provides –
Better riding comfort
Improved reliability and reduced maintenance
Capacity to sustain super dense crush load
Working principle:
In air suspension system, properties of air are used for cushioning effect. Enclosed pressurized air in a rubber bellow is called Air spring. These are height-controlled load leveling suspension devices for changing loads.
Operating Instructions:
Train driver should maintain 7 Kg/cm2 pressure from the compressor.
In case of heavy leakage of air from any bogie or coach, following action should be taken by driver and guard of the train.
Visually check the leaky / failed spring by the position of horizontal lever.
Visually check the leakage area of the air suspension and take action as follows:-
If leakage is between coach suspension isolating cock and bogie suspension isolating cock then close the coach suspension isolating cock.
If leakage is found between bogie suspension isolating cock and air spring then close the bogie suspension isolating cock.
After isolating the coach/ bogie air springs, limit the train speed to 60 kmph.