ContiTech Technologies Reduce Noise in Rail Transport
Focus on noise from the wheels of rail vehicles / Air spring system featuring hydraulic springs halve traffic noise
(PresseBox) - The issue of noise protection in rail transport is increasing in importance at present. Deutsche Bahn is planning on fitting 50 percent of its freight car fleet with what is known as a ?whisper brake? by the end of the year. But it is not just braking that generates noise ? the wheels of rail vehicles are also susceptible to vibrations. ?For this reason, ContiTech is working on solutions that focus on this weak point and thus facilitate smoother running,? says Olaf Philipp, head of ContiTech Railway Engineering. ?By using different technologies, we can help to further lower the noise level on heavily frequented railway lines, thereby reducing noise exposure for residents.?
Suspension systems and rubber-metal parts from ContiTech help to further reduce noise in freight transport, including by means of integrated hydraulic damping. A system made up of wheelset mounts and hydraulic springs thus facilitates much smoother running. Tests performed on test tracks reveal a noise reduction of 2.5 to 3 dB ?roughly half of the previous noise level. At the same time, the system also minimizes wear on the wheels and bogie. ?We are working on a further development in order to launch the system on railway lines,? reports Olaf Philipp.
Continental develops intelligent technologies for transporting people and their goods. As a reliable partner, the international automotive supplier, tire manufacturer, and industrial partner provides sustainable, safe, comfortable, individual, and affordable solutions. In 2015, the corporation generated preliminary sales of approximately ?39.2 billion with its five divisions, Chassis & Safety, Interior, Powertrain, Tires, and ContiTech. Continental employs more than 208,000 people in 53 countries.
The ContiTech division is one of the world's leading suppliers of technical elastomer products and is a specialist in plastics technology. It develops and produces functional parts, components, and systems for machine and plant engineering, mining, the automotive industry, and other important industries. Together with U.S. company Veyance Technologies Inc., which was acquired at the beginning of 2015, ContiTech generated sales of approximately ?5.4 billion (pro forma basis) in 2014 and currently employs approximately 43,000 people in 43 countries worldwide.
Continental develops intelligent technologies for transporting people and their goods. As a reliable partner, the international automotive supplier, tire manufacturer, and industrial partner provides sustainable, safe, comfortable, individual, and affordable solutions. In 2015, the corporation generated preliminary sales of approximately ?39.2 billion with its five divisions, Chassis & Safety, Interior, Powertrain, Tires, and ContiTech. Continental employs more than 208,000 people in 53 countries.
The ContiTech division is one of the world's leading suppliers of technical elastomer products and is a specialist in plastics technology. It develops and produces functional parts, components, and systems for machine and plant engineering, mining, the automotive industry, and other important industries. Together with U.S. company Veyance Technologies Inc., which was acquired at the beginning of 2015, ContiTech generated sales of approximately ?5.4 billion (pro forma basis) in 2014 and currently employs approximately 43,000 people in 43 countries worldwide.
Datum: 29.02.2016 - 11:23 Uhr
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