Axlebox Bearings for High-Speed Trains
Schaeffler Group Industrial (INA/FAG) is the development partner for the axlebox bearings incorporated in the Velaro high-speed trains destined for Russia and China. Its Business Unit Rail has developed one complete axlebox bearing with swing-arm housing each for the two bogie variants. The axlebox bearings consist of an upper and lower housing part as well as the rolling bearing; the bearing for the Velaro Russia has an additional housing ring. The trains are scheduled to serve the Beijing-Tianjin route in China as from 2008 and will connect the Russian cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg from 2009.
TAROL units for high loads
Double-row TAROL tapered roller bearing units are the core components of the heavy-duty axlebox bearing units. Two different bearing sizes are used due to the different axle loads. In particular, the components for the Velaro Russia must be able to withstand extreme operating and environmental conditions. The TAROL bearings are designed for loads of up to 18.5 tons and the axlebox bearing housings can be used within an extremely wide temperature range. TAROL bearings for the Velaro Russia have a bore diameter of 150 mm and are equipped with reinforced polyamide cages. To ensure correct installation of the bearings, Siemens fitters receive expert training by specialists from FAG Industrial Services (F
Product Model | Inside Diameter | Outside Diameter | Thickness |
K47x55x28 bearing | 47 | 55 | 28 |
K45x52x21TN bearing | 45 | 52 | 21 |