Front Coupler

Tight Lock Coupler

Tight Lock Coupler
Description
  • Mounted at the front of the vehicle; consists of tight lock coupler, hydraulic buffer, EFG3 buffer
  • Device for coupling rescue train to a stopped train due to vehicle failure, etc.
  • Coupling is automatic; uncoupling is manual
System Feature
  • Weight : Approx. 520 kg
  • Compressive load : 1500 kN
  • Air pipe : MR, BP, SAP
  • Drawgear : EFG3 with Hydro buffer
  • Movement
    Vertical : ±6º, Horizontal : ±45º
  • Capacity of Hydraulic Buffer
    Energy Absorption : Approx. 200 kJ
  • Capacity of EFG3
    Energy Absorption : 14.1 kJ (Tension) / 19 kJ (Compression)
Application
  • ITX-Cheongchun