Couplers

Metro coupler

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The coupler provides a safe and reliable automatic mechanical and pneumatic connections between the vehicles. It is suitable for the Urban transportation rolling stock.

Salient Features
  • •Mechanical coupler head: Type 330
  • • Compression strength of 1200 kN
  • • Tension strength of 800 kN
  • • Wide gathering range
  • • Horizontal Articulation angle - ± 10°, ± 40° (maintenance)
  • • Vertical Articulation - ± 6°
  • • Center Section: Gas Hydraulic buffer (regenerative energy absorption); (Deformation tube is optional)
  • • Pivot anchor: Spherical rubber anchor provides angular movement, transfer forces & absorbs energy
  • • Pneumatic connection consist of BP, MRP, UC Valves
  • • Remote uncoupling from the driver’s cab or at the coupler itself using manual release
  • • Regenerative coupling speed of 10 km/h
  • • Shear off functionality minimizes damage to the car during collisions
  • • Complies crash worthiness requirement at 25 Km/h as per EN10227