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Air Supply | Brake Control | Bogie Equipment | railservices | On-board

Why are more and more Because we simply find the right answers to complex challenges.

multiple unit manufacturers

Multiple rail units that connect urban areas and link them with their hinterland face tough challenges – and the requirements
made of the vehicles’ systems are similarly demanding. What is needed are lightweight, compact systems that will operate

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and operators putting their
anywhere in the world but are also precisely adapted to local conditions. This is where Knorr-Bremse’s flexible systems come
in. On a basis of tried and tested technologies we develop innovative solutions offering top levels of safety, reliability and
economy. The systems we have developed are so efficient they also score top marks for environmental friendliness. Customers
faith in Knorr-Bremse enjoy full support from a single source – from the initial planning stage via commissioning right down to aftermarket services.
Operator and customer audits world-wide regularly single out the consistent quality of our products and services for praise

systems – and this is confirmed by our EN 50126 (RAMS & LCC) certification.

 
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Systems solutions for every market

Air Supply B o gie Equipment

Combined compressor and air Innovative design minimizes

treatment system
Knorr-Bremse’s ready-to-install air
supply equipment has been adapted
in line with the trend towards increa-
singly compact, lightweight systems.
EP Compac t Compressor The use of compressor management
means the compressor only operates
until the required quantity of air has
been produced. Maintenance work
is rarely required and can be carried
out rapidly.
assembly and maintenance
requirements
Knorr-Bremse offers a wide range
of compact, lightweight bogie
equipment including low-wear brake
discs, low-maintenance compact
brake calipers and innovatively-de-
signed brake pads that wear evenly
and therefore remain in operation
for longer than conventional pads.
Customers’ precise needs are taken
into account for example with the
help of realistic simulation of actual
operating conditions.

Brake Control S er vices O n-b oard Systems

Ensuring the intelligent inter-
play of all brake functions
With brake control systems such as
ESRA, its CENELEC-certified electronic
platform, Knorr-Bremse ensures
optimum functioning of all systems
involved in the braking process and
top levels of operating safety. Soft-
Axle Brake D isc Wheel Brake D isc
ware is uploaded centrally via the ve-
and Calip er and Calip er
hicle bus. Another CENELEC-certified
system is the EP Compact modular
multiple unit braking system. Tried
and tested operating modules ensure
compatibility with older systems.
A partner for all requirements
throughout the entire product
lifecycle
Knorr-Bremse offers a wide range
of railservices, ranging from indivi-
dual consultancy and collaborative
product development to homolo-
gation, commissioning, training,
maintenance, repair, upgrading and
overhaul of all components – as well
as a reliable supply of OEM parts.
Whether you opt for individual ser-
vices or the full package, everything
is provided locally, either on-site or
in one of our worldwide network of
service centers.
Doors, air-conditioning units,
toilets and more
It is not just Knorr-Bremse braking
systems that ensure greater safety
and comfort in rail vehicles. Our
on-board product portfolio covers a
wide range of innovative products
and solutions that includes vehicle
and platform doors, air-conditioning
units and toilet systems. We also
produce state-of-the-art electronic
diagnostic systems and passenger
information systems.

What is Knorr-Bremse’s
complete “one-stop solution” A perfect balance of high-quality systems and services.

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for EMU/DMUs Knorr-Bremse’s expertise in the field has gone into every single component and system. Top-quality components operate
smoothly together to guarantee optimum functionality, high reliability and maximum safety. Complex electronic control sys-
tems such as blending and brake management reduce wear to a minimum by ensuring balanced operation of all systems. The
system can be configured either to use the vehicle bus system or a separate bus exclusive to the braking system. For each pro-
ject, customers are closely consulted at the design stage. And it goes without saying that Knorr-Bremse offers support during
the homologation process as well as all the necessary on-site services across the entire product lifecycle.

 
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Leading-edge technologies

Compressors Bogie Equipment
More compact, lightweight
and economical
Knorr-Bremse offers a wide range of
compressors including screw compres-
sors that operate with minimum vibra-
tion and noise and also the first ever
oil-free compressor for rail vehicles.
Removing the need to use oil for lubri-
cation and cooling not only benefits
Maintenance-free brake calipers,
low-wear pads
The WZK/RZS compact brake caliper unit
has a completely redesigned operating
mechanism. Requiring only a standard
interface, it is easy to install and sealed
joints make it low-maintenance. Its
weight has also been reduced by up to
Sandra Salmen
Brake Control Brake Management Project Engineer Electronic
“Increasingly complex technologies,
Economical control with ESRA Intelligent braking less time for planning and imple-
and EP Compact mentation and a squeeze on prices
- we can only cope with these pres-
Knorr-Bremse electronic systems have Economical braking is all about reduc- sures by making our processes more
significantly increased the safety, com- ing the stress on wear components to efficient. But even so, safety and
fort and economy of multiple units. The a minimum. That is why Knorr-Bremse reliability remain top priorities.”
ensures that friction brakes only
come into operation when wear-free
dynamic brakes are not enough. A brake
management system for the entire
train calculates braking force, available
braking systems, vehicle weights and
other data and blends the systems to
achieve balanced braking.
modular ESRA platform, for example,
operates the pressure control, anti-skid,
diagnostic and many other functions
and is also used for highly complex
brake control systems. A further advan- Disc brake

Total braking force (kN)

the environment – it also avoids the an impressive 254 kg per bogie. Also it tage of EP Compact is that it is highly
Eddy current brake
expense of oil changes, oil separation can be equipped with lightweight alu- flexible and individually configurable Dynamic brake

and condensate disposal. What is more,
energy consumption, weight and instal-
lation space are significantly reduced
and lifecycle costs cut by up to 50%.
minium brake discs. Patented ISOBAR and can be swiftly replaced in its entire- Tractive resistance
Speed (km/h)
pads ensure even wear and therefore ty during maintenance.
hardly ever require replacement.

Is it true that Knorr-

Innovations that pay their way.
Reducing wear and tear and maintenance costs is a good way of saving money. More than any other manufacturer, Bremse’s multiple unit solu-
Knorr-Bremse has succeeded in finely coordinating the complex interplay of different braking systems. Brake components that
are prone to wear are only used when the wear-free motor generator cannot cope on its own. Even then, patented ISOBAR tions are also world-leaders
in terms of economy
brake pads have proved much more long-lived than conventional materials. Brake pads and discs require replacement more

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rarely, and their design enables them to be serviced rapidly. The brake calipers themselves require low maintenance. These
examples demonstrate that if all the relevant factors are included in the calculation, the bottom line is savings for the custo-
mer.

Customized service packages ensure that all Knorr-Bremse systems function smooth-
ly for anything up to 30 years – anywhere in the world. The secret is our combination
of OEM expertise and a highly efficient service infrastructure.
 
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Satisfied customers ...

DMU Sprinter light train

Ireland Netherlands CA250
China

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1

2
7 4 5

2 3 4
Source: BOMBARDIER Transportation Source: ALSTOM Transportation

Source: ALSTOM Transportation

New Pendolino
CP 2000 Italy
Portugal

3
AGC
5 6 7 France

P.U.R.D. EMU
Australia
Wherever top quality is crucial for competitiveness.
Knorr-Bremse’s rail vehicle systems are not only cutting-edge in terms of technology – they are also market leaders. All over
the world, when manufacturers and operators are making purchasing decisions they take a wide range of safety- and eco- Where have Knorr-Bremse
nomy-related factors into consideration. And again and again they find the best results are offered by Knorr-Bremse’s unique
solutions already been tried

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combination of experience and innovation. Many customers opt for the full range of Knorr-Bremse systems and compo-

and tested
nents for their multiple units – from air supply and brake control right down to bogie equipment. Examples: Sprinter light
train 1 , AGC from Bombardier 2 , P.U.R.D. for Australia 3 , New Pendolino 4 , CA250 for China 5 , DMUs for
Ireland 6 and Siemens CP 2000 7 .

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Satisfied customers ... …supplied with excellent products

Sprinter Light Train AGC P. U . R . D . E M U New Pendolino CA250 for China Ireland DMU CP 2000

VV 120-T oil-free compressor CRV compressor VV 120 piston compressor CRV compressor SL22 compressor VV40-T compressor CRV compressor
Air Supply Twin-chamber air dryer in under-floor LP115 auxiliary air compressor LTZ015.1 twin-chamber air dryer LP115 auxiliary air compressor LTZ015 air dryer LTZ015 air dryer LP115 auxiliary air compressor
unit Stainless steel containers Stainless steel containers LP115 auxiliary air compressor Steel containers Stainless steel containers
LTZ015 air dryer LTZ015 air dryer LTZ015 air dryer

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Source: BOMBARDIER Transportation Source: ALSTOM Transportation

Source: ALSTOM Transportation Brake Control EP Compact with integrated CU Brake control module EP-BGE on each vehicle Brake control module BCM (brake control module) EP Compact with KKL Brake control module
and central GU ESRA under-floor ESRA brake control ESRA under-floor FHD4-6 driver brake valve ESRA under-floor

Indirect brake with KKL control Typhon Typhon Speed-dependent sanding Typhon
valve (integrated in EPC modules)
SDN 14 sander SDN 14 sander Typhon (MKT75)) SDN 14 sander
HL control module HL control module HL control module
Driver brake valve Driver brake valve Driver brake valve
Diagnostics module (tests consis Diagnostics Diagnostics module (tests
tency of pneumatic system) module (tests consistency of pneumatic
consistency system)
of pneumatic
system)

5 6 7

Bogie Equipment 2 x wheel brake discs with RZSS Conventional brake caliper 2 x axle brake discs (cast iron) with WZK Conventional brake caliper Conventional brake caliper RZS Conventional brake caliper
compact brake caliper unit per axle Magnet track brake compact brake caliper unit per axle Magnet track brake WBS-Steel Wheel brake discs (cast) Magnet track brake
MG brake WBS steel KRS pads WBS-Steel Sintered pads Organic pads WBS steel
Wherever top quality is crucial for competitiveness. Sintered pads Sintered pads Sintered pads
Knorr-Bremse’s rail vehicle systems are not only cutting-edge in terms of technology – they are also market leaders. All over
the world, when manufacturers and operators are making purchasing decisions they take a wide range of safety- and eco-
nomy-related factors into consideration. And again and again they find the best results are offered by Knorr-Bremse’s unique
combination of experience and innovation. Many customers opt for the full range of Knorr-Bremse systems and compo-
nents for their multiple units – from air supply and brake control right down to bogie equipment. Examples: Sprinter light
train 1 , AGC from Bombardier 2 , P.U.R.D. for Australia 3 , New Pendolino 4 , CA250 for China 5 , DMUs for
Ireland 6 and Siemens CP 2000 7 .

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DMU Sprinter light train

Ireland Netherlands CA250
China T h e f u t u r e | S e c u re O p e rat i o n | S e c u re I nve s t m e nt | S e c u re Fu t u re |

6
1

2
7 4 5

New Pendolino
CP 2000 Italy
Portugal

3
AGC
France

P.U.R.D. EMU
Australia

Where have Knorr-Bremse What prospects for the Tomorrow’s technologies.

solutions already been tried future can Knorr-Bremse The extreme stresses to which multiple units are subjected call for unusually high-performance, top-quality, safe braking

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technologies. We offer to adapt every system to the specific operating conditions involved, thereby minimizing wear and tear

and tested offer in the multiple

and achieving top levels of economy and vehicle availability. As a manufacturer of braking systems with more than 100 years
experience, Knorr-Bremse has the necessary expertise to achieve this. High levels of R&D investment ensure that our systems

unit segment
remain cutting-edge world-wide. And with railservices Knorr-Bremse offers a high-quality portfolio of maintenance and af-
termarket services ranging from original spare parts via maintenance agreements right down to responsibility for complete
systems during the entire lifecycle. Customers also benefit from a comprehensive network of service centers for all braking
and on-board systems.

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Rail Vehicle Systems
Knorr-Bremse Systeme für
Schienenfahrzeuge GmbH
Moosacher Straße 80
80809 Munich
Germany
Tel: +49 89 3547-0
Fax: +49 89 3547-2767
Europe – Africa
Austria
Dr. techn. J. ZELISKO GmbH
Mödling
Tel: +43 2236 409-0
Fax: +43 2236 409-279
Knorr-Bremse GmbH
Mödling
Tel: +43 2236 409-0
Fax: +43 2236 409-412
Knorr-Bremse GmbH
Division IFE
Waidhofen an der Ybbs
Tel: +43 7442 515-0
Fax: +43 7442 515-12
France
Freinrail Systèmes
Ferroviaires S.A.
Reims
Tel: +33 3 2679-7200
Fax: +33 3 2679-7201
Germany
Knorr-Bremse Systeme für
Schienenfahrzeuge GmbH
Zweigniederlassung Berlin
Berlin
Tel: +49 30 9392-0
Fax: +49 30 9392-2409
Hungary
Knorr-Bremse Vasúti Jármű
Rendszerek Hungária Kft.
Budapest
Tel: +36 1 421 1100
Fax: +36 1 421 1192
Italy
Frensistemi S.r.l.
Florence
Tel: +39 055 3020-1
Fax: +39 055 3020-333
Microelettrica Scientifica SpA
Rozzano
Tel: +39 02 575-731
Fax: +39 02 575-10 940
Netherlands
IFE Tebel Technologies B.V.
Leeuwarden
Tel: +31 58 2973-333
Fax: +31 58 212-8800
Poland
Knorr-Bremse Systemy
dla Kolejowych Srodków
Lokomocji PL Sp. z o.o.
Kraków
Tel: +48 12 263-60 80
Fax: +48 12 263-60 81
Russia
Knorr-Bremse Systeme
für Schienenfahrzeuge GmbH
Moscow
Tel: +7 495 739-01 13
Fax: +7 495 739-01 14
South Africa
Knorr-Bremse (SA) (Pty) Ltd.
Spartan
Tel: +27 11 961-7800
Fax: +27 11 975-8249
Microelettrica Scientifica
(PTY) Ltd
Johannesburg
Tel: +27 11 794-3330
Fax: +27 11 794-7428
Spain
Sociedad Española de Frenos
Calefacción y Señales, S.A.
Pinto (Madrid)
Tel: +34 91 69 10-054
Fax: +34 91 69 10-100
Merak
Sistemas Integrados
de Climatización, S.A.
Pinto (Madrid)
Tel: +34 91 495-90 00
Fax: +34 91 691-09 97
Sweden
Knorr-Bremse
Nordic Rail Services AB
Lund
Tel: +46 46 3293-50
Fax: +46 46 1489-71
Switzerland
Oerlikon-Knorr
Eisenbahntechnik AG
Niederhasli
Tel:+41 44 852-31 11
Fax:+41 44 852-31 31
United Kingdom
Knorr-Bremse
Rail Systems (UK) Ltd.
Melksham
Tel: +44 1225 898-700
Fax: +44 1225 898-705
Americ a
Brazil
Knorr-Bremse Sistemas para
Veículos Ferroviários Ltda.
São Paulo
Tel: +55 11 5681-1129
Fax: +55 11 5686-8344
Canada
Knorr Brake Ltd.
Kingston
Tel: +1 613 389-46 60
Fax: +1 613 389-87 03
USA
IFE North America
Westminster
Tel: +1 410 875-1468
Fax: +1 410 875-1225
Knorr Brake Corporation
Westminster
Tel: +1 410 875-09 00
Fax: +1 410 875-90 53
Merak North America
Albany, New York
Tel: +1 518 456-29 60
Fax: +1 518 456-63 49
Microelettrica-USA
Randolph
Tel: +1 973 598-0806
Fax: +1 973 598-0677
New York Air Brake Corporation
Watertown
Tel: +1 315 786-52 00
Fax: +1 315 786-56 76
A sia – Australia
Australia
Knorr-Bremse
Australia Pty. Ltd.
Granville NSW
Tel: +61 2 8863-6500
Fax: +61 2 9897-9980 Innovations
For
Entrance Systems
China
Knorr-Bremse Asia Pacific
(Holding) Limited
Hongkong
Tel: +852 2861-2669
Fax: +852 2520-6000
Knorr-Bremse Systems for
Rail Vehicles (Suzhou) Co. Ltd.
Beijing Office
Beijing
Tel: +86 10 6802-9088
Fax: +86 10 6802-9087
Knorr-Bremse Systems for
Rail Vehicles Co. Ltd. Suzhou
Suzhou
Tel: +86 512 87 185-200
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Merak China
Shanghai
Tel: +86 21 50 42-50 85
Fax: +86 21 50 42-50 89
Westinghouse
Platform Screen Doors
(Guangzhou) Ltd.
Guangzhou
Tel: +86 20 8770-8700
Fax: +86 20 8770-5706
India
Knorr-Bremse
India Private Ltd.
Faridabad
Tel: +91 129 227-64 09
Fax: +91 129 227-59 35
Japan
Knorr-Bremse
Rail Systems Japan Ltd.
Tokyo
Tel: +81 3 53 91-10 13
Fax: +81 3 53 91-10 22
Korea
P-1201-EN-01
Knorr-Bremse
Rail Systems Korea Ltd.
Seoul
Tel: +82 2 22 80-55 55
Fax: +82 2 22 80-55 99