HOW CASTING TECHNIQUE AFFECTS BRAKE-BLOCK WEAR

Modern advances in railway braking systems have not yet widely superseded the conventional cast-iron brake block; metallurgical developments still continue in an attempt to lengthen the working life of these components. The article describes the results of an investigation carried out on the wear of metal-cast shoes as against sand-cast shoes.

• Corporate Authors:

  Metals Society

  1 Carlton House Terrace
  London SW1Y 5DB,   England 
• Publication Date: 1976-2

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 34-35
• Serial:
  • Metals and Materials

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Brake shoes; Brakes; Cast iron; Casting; Wear
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00156212
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 19 1977 12:00AM