Buffer Springs

Offers unsurpassed energy absorption and reliability under intense conditions

Buffers with Surlon-Durel polymer springs grant the highest security against rolling stock
damages while ensuring exemplary performance. Installed in side or central buffers, Surlon-
Durel buffer springs provide amplified security and powerful behaviour owing to their
progressive spring features. The distinctive damping capability of our polymer springs reduces
the impact energy by over 50 per cent, resulting in an increase in both travelling ease and the
safety of freight cars, locomotives, coaches and special rail cars – an increasingly critical feature
with respect to the secure transportation of dangerous goods. Surlon-Durel buffer springs are
also used in crash buffers.

Surlon-Durel high-performance springs are built of thermoplastic polymers. Their faithful quality
ensures the most competent and reliable buffer operation. Particularly, due to their security
under severe conditions, Surlon-Durel springs have been accredited in many countries and are
now used across the globe.

Product information:

- Fit for all types of buffer casings

- Superior energy absorption, vibration and noise damping for improved safety and
travelling convenience
- For use at ambient temperatures between -76°F and 122°F
(-60°C and +50°C) in appropriate material selection

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Product Types

1. DUREL DP30K

Compact Spring
Category A
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Product information:

- For use in freight cars, locomotives and special rail cars

- EBA Certification No. 05B09A
- Suitable for buffers according to EN 15551
- Superior energy absorption, vibration and noise damping for improved safety and
travelling convenience
Please note:

Springs must be protected from continued sun exposure (extended UV-resistance available
upon request).

Spring composition:
Individual spring assemblies consist of polymer pads and intermediate discs, respectively,
shown in the corresponding product picture.

- Installed height: 272 ±2 mm (insert picture)

- Pad diameter at full stroke: 165 ±2 mm
- Diameter of intermediate disc: 165 mm
- Diameter of guiding rod: 25 -1 mm

- Energy absorption: > 22 kJ (insert picture)

- Damping: > 53 %
- Pre-tension force: > 20 kN
- Max. end force: < 880 kN
- Stroke: > 105 -5 mm
- Weight: 6.5 kg

2. DUREL DP30

Category A+/40 kJ (Dynamic)

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Product information:

- For use in freight cars, locomotives and special rail cars

- EBA Certification No. 01J07A
- Suitable for buffers according to EN 15551
- Superior energy absorption, vibration and noise damping for improved safety and
travelling convenience

Please note:

Springs must be protected from continued sun exposure (extended UV resistance available
upon request).
Spring composition:
Individual spring assemblies consist of polymer pads and intermediate discs, respectively,
shown in the corresponding product picture.

- Installed height: 301 ±2 mm (insert image)

- Pad diameter at full stroke: 165 ±2 mm
- Diameter of intermediate disc: 165 mm
- Diameter of guiding rod: 25 -1 mm

- Energy absorption: > 24 kJ (insert image)

- Damping: > 55 %
- Pre-tension force: > 10 kN
- Max. end force: < 840 kN
- Stroke: > 105 -5 mm
- Weight: 7.7 kg

3. DUREL DP50K

Compact Spring
Category B
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Product information:

- For use in freight cars, locomotives and special rail cars

- Suitable for buffers according to EN 15551
- Superior energy absorption, vibration and noise damping for improved safety and
travelling convenience

Please note:

Springs must be protected from continued sun exposure (extended UV resistance available
upon request).

Spring composition:
Individual spring assemblies consist of polymer pads and intermediate discs, respectively,
shown in the corresponding product picture.

- Installed height: 277 ±2 mm (insert image)

- Pad diameter at full stroke: 185 ±2 mm
- Diameter of intermediate disc: 185 mm
- Diameter of guiding rod: 25 -1 mm
 - Energy absorption: > 34 kJ (insert image)
- Damping: > 53 %
- Pre-tension force: > 20 kN
- Max. end force: < 1,200 kN
- Stroke: > 105 -5 mm
- Weight: 9.4 kg

4. DUREL DR20

Coach Buffer Spring

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Product information:

- For use in coaches and special rail cars

- EBA Certification No. 02K26A
- Suitable for buffers according to EN 15551
- Superior energy absorption, vibration and noise damping for improved safety and
travelling convenience

Please note:

Springs must be protected from continued sun exposure (extended UV resistance available
upon request).

Spring composition:
Individual spring assemblies consist of polymer pads and intermediate discs, respectively,
shown in the corresponding product picture.

- Installed height: 310 +2 mm (insert image)

- Pad diameter at full stroke: 165 ±2 mm
- Diameter of intermediate disc: 165 mm
- Diameter of guiding rod: 45 -1 mm

- Energy absorption: > 18 kJ (insert image)

- Damping: > 50 %
- Pre-tension force: > 10 kN
- Max. end force: < 700 kN
- Stroke: > 110 -5 mm
- Weight: 6.8 kg
 5. DUREL DR35K

Compact Spring for Coaches, Locomotives and Special Rail Cars

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Product information:

- For use in coaches, locomotives and special rail cars

- Suitable for buffers according to EN 15551
- Superior energy absorption, vibration and noise damping for improved safety and
travelling convenience

Please note:

Springs must be protected from continued sun exposure (extended UV resistance available
upon request).

Spring composition:
Individual spring assemblies consist of polymer pads and intermediate discs, respectively,
shown in the corresponding product picture.

- Installed height: 280 ±2 mm (insert image)

- Pad diameter at full stroke: 165 ±2 mm
- Diameter of intermediate disc: 165 mm
- Diameter of guiding rod: 25 -1 mm

- Energy absorption: > 23 kJ (insert image)

- Damping: > 53 %
- Pre-tension force: > 10 kN
- Max. end force: < 800 kN
- Stroke: > 110 -5 mm
- Weight: 7.5 kg

6. DUREL DH20

Combination Spring for Hydraulic Combination Shock Absorbers

Category C
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Product information:

- For use in freight cars, locomotives and special rail cars

- Certified by EBA for use with EP70D hydraulic combination shock absorbers; the
combination is suitable for buffers according to EN 15551
 - Superior energy absorption, vibration and noise damping for improved safety and
travelling convenience

Please note:

Springs must be protected from continued sun exposure (extended UV resistance available
upon request).

Spring composition:
Individual spring assemblies consist of polymer pads and intermediate discs, respectively,
shown in the corresponding product picture.

- Installed height: 337 ±2 mm (insert image)

- Pad diameter at full stroke: 165 ±2 mm
- Diameter of intermediate disc: 165 mm
- Diameter of guiding rod: 50 -1 mm

- Energy absorption: > 22 kJ (insert image)

- Damping: > 50 %
- Pre-tension force: > 20 kN
- Max. end force: < 750 kN
- Stroke: > 105 -5 mm
- Weight: 8 kg

7. DUREL DH30

Combination Spring for Hydraulic Combination Shock Absorbers

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Product information:

- For use in freight cars, locomotives and special rail cars

- Certified by EBA for use with EP100D hydraulic combination shock absorbers; the
combination is suitable for buffers according to EN 15551
- Spring for 150 mm stroke
- Superior energy absorption, vibration and noise damping for improved safety and
travelling convenience

Please note:

Springs must be protected from continued sun exposure (extended UV resistance available
upon request).
Spring composition:
Individual spring assemblies consist of polymer pads and intermediate discs, respectively,
shown in the corresponding product picture.

- Installed height: 337 ±2 mm (insert image)

- Pad diameter at full stroke: 189 ±2 mm
- Diameter of intermediate disc: 189 mm
- Diameter of guiding rod: 50 -1 mm

- Energy absorption: > 30 kJ (insert image)

- Damping: > 50 %
- Pre-tension force: > 15 kN
- Max. end force: < 1,000 kN
- Stroke: > 150 -5 mm
- Weight: 9.9 kg

8. DUREL DP50L

Buffer Spring for Refurbishment Purposes

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Product information:

- For use in freight cars and special rail cars

- Spring for 150 mm stroke
- Superior energy absorption, vibration and noise damping for improved safety and
travelling convenience

Please note:

Springs must be protected from continued sun exposure (extended UV resistance available
upon request).

Spring composition:
Individual spring assemblies consist of polymer pads and intermediate discs, respectively,
shown in the corresponding product picture.

- Installed height: 412 ±2 mm (insert image)

- Pad diameter at full stroke: 165 ±2 mm
- Diameter of intermediate disc: 165 mm
- Diameter of guiding rod: 25 -1 mm

- Energy absorption: > 36 kJ (insert image)

- Damping: > 50 %
- Pre-tension force: > 15 kN
- Max. end force: < 950 kN
- Stroke: > 150 -5 mm
- Weight: 10.2 kg