Výzkumný Ústav Železniční, a.s. (VUZ)

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Measuring vehicles for break tests

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The measuring vehicles are equipped with the equipment for uncoupling the tested vehicle while running, dependent and independent AC and DC power supply system, assembly shop, hot water and electric heating and social division.

The basic parameters of the measuring vehicles mentioned.

  • Maximum speed 160 km/h
  • Determination of brake effectiveness of railway vehicle or train
  • Verification of the functioning of brake equipment of appended vehicles on the run
  • Verification of the functioning of brake equipment by means of stationary test
  • Verification of break effectiveness by measuring the pulling force at the hook
  • Determination of other parameters of breakes of a single vehicle or train (functioning of nonskid equipment, magnetic break, etc.)
  • Detection of brake effectiveness and verification of break devices of tractive vehicles
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