Drawgear Springs

Features

  • Maintenance free, never needs adjustment
  • Unmatched durability provides long life
  • High energy absorption in a lightweight spring package
  • Resist exposure to dirt and chemicals
  • Wide operating temperature range (–40° C to + 50° C)
  • Available with ultraviolet protection
  • Designed to comply with EN Specification EN-15551 and EN-15566
  • Can be premounted

Drawgear Springs

TecsPak drawgear springs have been rail-tested throughout Europe on freight wagon and passenger coach applications for nearly 30 years. They provide an excellent balance of a high degree of protection for freight wagons while permitting smooth operation for curving. The unsurpassed durability and dependable quality will reduce maintenance costs for an extended life of your equipment.

If you don’t see a drawgear spring package that fits your needs, please contact us and let us know your specific parameters.

    
ST-9-2
20 kJ Capacity

  1st Closure 3rd Closure
Preforce 51 kN 46 kN
Capacity (We) 24.0 kJ 21 kJ
Absorption (Wa/We) .51 .43

Static Performance Curve

(72 Hours After Installation)

3 Pads, 2 Plates  
Installed Height: 160mm
Test Speed: 42mm/sec

    
TS-2
20 kJ Capacity

  1st Closure 3rd Closure
Preforce 24.2 kN 21.0 kN
Capacity (We) 23.7 kJ 21 kJ
Absorption (Wa/We) .60 .54

Static Performance Curve

(72 Hours After Installation)

2 Pads, 1 Plates  
Installed Height: 120mm
Test Speed: 41mm/sec

LFTS Low-Floor Applications Max Diameter=140mm

  1st Closure 3rd Closure
Preforce 26 kN 12 kN
Capacity (We) 12.4 kJ 9.6 kJ
Absorption (Wa/We) .58 .49

Static Performance Curve

(72 Hours After Installation)

Installed Height: 177.5mm
Test Speed: 25mm/sec