Continental Unveils Hydraulic Bushings That Cut Train Maintenance Costs and Improve Passenger Comfort

Continental Unveils Hydraulic Bushings That Cut Train Maintenance Costs and Improve Passenger Comfort

(IN BRIEF) Continental has developed a new generation of hydraulic wheelset guiding bushings for trains, offering improved adaptability to track conditions, which enhances passenger comfort and extends the lifespan of critical components. These bushings can be retrofitted without requiring modifications to the bogie, reducing maintenance costs for operators. By distinguishing between static and dynamic stiffness, the bushings provide smoother rides and reduce wear on both rails and wheels. Continental will showcase this technology at InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin.

(PRESS RELEASE) HANOVER, 20-Sep-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Continental has introduced a new generation of hydraulic wheelset guiding bushes designed to enhance the performance and efficiency of train bogies. These advanced bushings provide superior adaptability to track pressure compared to conventional models, resulting in increased longevity for critical components, reduced maintenance costs, and improved passenger comfort. The company will present the innovation at InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin.

The new hydraulic bushings excel in distinguishing between static and dynamic longitudinal stiffness, offering better performance in both high-speed straight tracks and low-speed curves. This advanced technology enhances wheelset guidance, resulting in smoother rides, less noise, and reduced wear on train components.

With no need for modifications to the bogie, Continental’s hydraulic bushings can be easily retrofitted, making them a cost-effective solution for train operators. By optimizing wheelset guidance, these bushings also lower maintenance costs by extending service intervals and minimizing unplanned repairs.

Sara Grotsch, head of Operations Unit Dynamic and Suspension Solutions at Continental’s ContiTech division, emphasized the potential impact: “Our hydraulic bushings reduce rail and wheel wear, contributing to greater efficiency and sustainability. This benefits not only our customers but also passengers, as trains will be quieter and more comfortable.”

Continental’s latest innovation aims to bring a significant boost in performance and cost savings for train operators worldwide.

Media Contact:

Oliver Heil
Spokesperson EMEA
ContiTech
+49 6196 87-2681
+49 6196 87-79-2681
oliver.heil@continental.com

SOURCE: Continental