Disc railway braking system

pneumaticelectro-pneumaticfor freight

Knorr-Bremse is the global leader in rail braking technology, delivering safe, efficient, and modular solutions for all types of rail vehicles—from heavy freight locomotives to high-speed trains, metros, and light rail. System Scope The braking portfolio covers seven domains: Supply – robust compressed air supply systems. Interaction – MotionLead driver interface modules. Control – blending of friction, electro-pneumatic, electromagnetic (MagnetAct), eddy current (EddyAct), and regenerative braking. Adhesion – sanding and wheel-slide protection for reliable traction. Actuation – compact calipers and actuators (WheelAct, AxleAct), track brakes. Friction – high-performance pads and blocks (Ultrapad, Propad, Ultrablock). Comfort – designs supporting passenger comfort and higher train frequency. Control Excellence Knorr-Bremse offers pneumatic relay valves for locomotive-hauled trains, rapid emergency valves, and advanced electro-pneumatic systems for flexible layouts. New generations like MaxControl provide modular design, enhanced diagnostics, and global compliance. For high-speed rail, FlexControl Modular and MagnetControl ensure precise brake blending, complemented by PantoControl for pantograph management. Applications Freight and locomotives – heavy-duty friction, sanding, modular controls. High-speed – blended braking, adhesion optimization, pantograph integration. Metros/Trams/EMU-DMU – MotionLead interfaces for driver ergonomics. Trusted worldwide, Knorr-Bremse braking systems combine safety, reliability, and lifecycle efficiency for every rail environment.