End-of-Car.

As a leading provider of brake systems for the heavy haul market, we offer a wide range of advanced braking equipment designed to meet stringent tolerances and demanding conditions. Our systems ensure long-distance reliability with minimal maintenance, delivering uncompromised stopping power.

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From high-strength couplers to advanced cushioning technologies, our end-of-car components offer robust protection and reliability for various railcar applications.

Couplers, Connectors, Knuckles Drawbars

We offer a comprehensive range of AAR-approved railcar connection solutions designed for safety, reliability, and performance. Our product lineup includes durable, Transnet-approved couplers, articulated connectors, and robust knuckles engineered to reduce impact stress and ensure the integrity of railcar connections. For enhanced efficiency, our flame-hardened drawbars deliver up to 60% slack reduction and significant weight savings, while our hydraulic cushioning units, featuring industry-standard 10-inch shock absorbers, provide exceptional protection for fragile and high-value cargo. These components are designed to meet the diverse demands of the railroad industry, ensuring optimal performance across various applications.

Active Draft Cushioning Units

Designed to provide full protection from the start to stop, our active draft cushioning units are built to withstand freight yard impacts and in-train jostling. These units maintain compression at all times, offering optimal protection against the stresses experienced during train movements, thus safeguarding your valuable cargo.

Cushioning Units

For transporting fragile and high-value cargo, our range of AAR-approved hydraulic cushioning units offers unparalleled protection. Our 10-inch shock absorbers, ideal for auto racks and other sensitive items, set the industry standard for reliability. These units are designed to suit various car types and operating conditions, ensuring maximum cargo protection.

Endurance 325™ Draft Gear

The Endurance 325 draft gear combines lightweight construction with high performance, offering a robust solution for railcar protection. It features a 3-1/4” travel range in both buff and draft directions, an 80 lb. weight savings over comparable gears, and compatibility with the AAR Standard Yoke and Follower. This gear is optimised for lower stresses and longer life, making it a reliable choice for maintaining the integrity of railcars under heavy use.

Integral Cast Draft Sills

Our integral cast draft sills are precision-engineered, one-piece components designed for the rigorous demands of heavily used assets, such as coal hoppers. These sills feature a flame-hardened centre plate free of welds, providing maximum durability and exceeding AAR specifications for design loads. The DuraSill Integral Cast Draft System reduces car set weight by nearly 300 pounds, enhancing the overall efficiency and longevity of railcars.

Twin Pack® Draft Gear

The Twin Pack® draft gear combines short-stroke polymer shock absorbers with our cast draft sill for the best possible railcar protection. Widely acclaimed and AAR-approved, this revolutionary system is available for all coupler types, offering the lightest and most durable draft gear options to maximise railcar life in any environment.

Engineered to Excel.

Our products are meticulously designed and tested to meet the diverse demands of the rail, industrial, and engineering sectors, ensuring exceptional performance and reliability in every environment.

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