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Many train components are routinely changed at specified maintenance intervals irrespective of their condition. MERL can perform independent condition and life extension assessment of bogie and suspension components as well as components for on-board facilities.

MERL testing for the rail industry has included:

  • Life extension studies - can the service interval be extended for various components?
  • Condition assessment - effect of service environment of components
  • Design modification of components to improve service life
  • Production audits
  • Qualification testing for rail pads and anti-vibration pads for infrastructure suppliers and designers
  • Qualification testing of waterproof membranes for rail bridges
  • Investigation of silicone carbide reinforced ceramic brake discs - view MERL's brake testing facilities

This includes work for:

  • Rolling stock companies
  • Train engineering service companies
  • Traction and rolling stock manufacturers
  • Traction and rolling stock maintenance and overhaul companies
  • Consultant engineers

Components include:

  
  • Coupling joints
  • Air bag auxiliary springs
  • Vacuum toilet diaphragms
  • Primary suspension (chevron spring)
  • Radial arm bushes
  • Centre pivot bush
  • Anti-roll link bus
  • Motor reaction bushes
  • Motor suspension bushes
  • Shoe gear bush
  • Draft Gear - Joint head
  • Air hoses
  • Rail pads
  • Anti-vibration mounts for rail tracks
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