Solutions that meet the requirements of complex anti-vibration systems for rail vehicles

GMT supplies high-quality products that compensate for the various loads and stresses experienced by rail vehicles. Their cost-effective solutions are guided by the principles of efficient power transmission, derailment safety and ease of maintenance.

Their extensive application experience and industry-specific knowledge enable them to develop and manufacture high-performance products for primary bogie suspensions as well as secondary suspensions such as air spring systems. Modern FEA calculation programmes are used to determine and optimise the geometry and profiles of components to ensure their fatigue resistance while minimising costs and weight.

Special modules and calculation methods confirm the suitability of their products; life cycle analyses and multi-axial dynamic tests verify their reliability. RAMS/LCC objectives are integrated into their development process.

Complex customer requirements demand an intelligent approach to component selection and design. Once installed, their products benefit from ongoing technical support throughout their service life to ensure optimum performance in their application.

They also collaborate continuously with their partners to develop new and innovative technologies that enable them to continually expand their range of capabilities and integrate them into their products.

Their range of railway products includes:

air spring systems, tapered springs, chevron springs, layer springs, bushings, spherical bearings, deflection bars and torque multipliers. Recent innovations include the improved hydraulic axle bearing, HYDRALL®, and their mountable elastomer wheel axle protector, MERP, which is used to prevent mechanical and material damage resulting from ice accumulation and impacts with track debris and foreign objects.