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.
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
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.