Axle Mounted Disc Brake System for High Speed Train

Escorts Railway Equipment Division has developed Axle Mounted Disc Brake System in collaboration with M/s DAKO-CZ suited for high speed train services. This brake system conforms to UIC standards and is specifically designed to meet the Indian Railways requirement as well. The disc brake system consist of actuators in form of brake cylinders, caliper units, integrated slack adjusting arrangement and wheel slide protection device (WSP). The system has a panel mounted brake equipment consisting of tri-plates, DV, manifolds, etc. The WSP is approved by UIC which protects the wheels from sliding.