SYNTHETIC RUBBER SPRINGS

Neoprene disc springs, developed in Austria, are replacing both the steel and natural rubber springs formerly used, because of their better all-round performance. In service operating tests, neoprene springs have been used on railcar bogies with excellent results. They have all the qualities of steel springs as regards suspension, also self-dampening properties which do away with the need for hydraulic shock absorbers. They have good resistance to oil, heat, weather, ozone, and abrasion.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1964-8-10

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 167-168
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 117

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Rubber; Spring; Springs (Vehicles); Suspensions; Technology; Trucks
• Geographic Terms: Austria
• Old TRIS Terms: Rubber springs
• Subject Areas: Motor Carriers; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037270
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 8 1994 12:00AM