RESILIENT WHEELS FOR RAILWAY VEHICLES
Radial thrusts between tire and hub are transmitted through rubber inserts, giving better riding qualities and reduced wear on track. A suggested method of fitting Silentbloc bearings to eliminate metallic contact between the hub and tire of a wheel is shown.
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Corporate Authors:
Temple Press Limited
161-166 Fleet Street
Longon EC4, England - Publication Date: 1946-10-4
Media Info
- Features: Figures;
- Pagination: p. 386
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Serial:
- RAILWAY GAZETTE
- Volume: 85
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Bearings; Railroad cars; Railroad rails; Ride quality; Snubbers; Suspensions; Technology; Wear; Wheel rims
- Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
- Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00039479
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM