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3. Bearing architecture
The rolling elements perform three main functions:
vehicle load distribution ;
they ensure that traction forces are exerted;
they ensure that braking forces are applied.
The following constraint functions must be taken into consideration:
Bearing stability regardless of line profile;
low track aggressiveness;
low maintenance.
3.1 Load distribution – axle grouping – bogie
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Bibliography
Standards and norms
- Technical approval of monoblock wheels – Application document for standard EN 13979-1 - UIC 510-5 OR -
- Towed equipment – Axle spacing - UIC 511 O -
- Passenger transport equipment – Bogies – Running gear - UIC 515 OR -
- Passenger transport equipment – Carrier bogies – Rolling bearings – General provisions applicable to bogie components - UIC 515-1 OR -
- Méthode de détermination de la conicité...
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Manufacturers – Suppliers – Distributors (non-exhaustive list)
ALSTOM Transport http://www.alstom.fr
GHH-VALDUNES Group: production of wheels, axles, wheelsets for railways http://www.ghh-valdunes.com
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