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Vibration Control
Vibration Control Technology

Railway
Catalogue
Vibration Control
Freudenberg Schwab Vibration Control GmbH & Co. KG Freudenberg Schwab Vibration Control AG
Berliner Straße 17 Soodstrasse 57
16727 Velten, Germany 8134 Adliswil, Switzerland
Edition 2015
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CONTENT
Company profile P. 4
Product overview P. 6
Material S. 8
Application - Primary level P. 11

Conical springs P. 12
Chevron springs P. 13
Donut springs P. 15
Frame support bearings P. 16
Laminate springs P. 17
Spring shims P. 20
Axle-guide bearings P. 23
Axle-guide rods P. 25
Hydraulic axle-guide bearings P. 30
Application – Secondary level P. 34

Air spring systems P. 35
Auxiliary springs P. 36
Spring pad P. 39
Longitudinal rods P. 40
Anti-roll bar system P. 41
Transversal/longitudinal buffers P. 42
Application – Power train P. 43

Supporting bearings P. 44
Ultra-bushings P. 46
Spherical bearings P. 52
Wedge-shaped layer springs P. 59
Application – Machine mounts P. 60

Hydro-mounts P. 61
Wedge-shaped bearings P. 62
Conical bearings P. 63
Content
Contact data P. 64
Schwab Vibration Control | Applications and Products 3

Company profile
Schwab Vibration Control
Dear Customers,
Schwab Vibration Control combines decades of expe-

rience in the production and development of vibration
control components for railway- and general industry.
Today, it is a renowned supplier and service provider

for all leading companies in the rail vehicle construc-
tion sector and their sub-suppliers.
Substantial experience, applications know how, calcu-

lation and material expertise are the foundation for the
fulfilment of our customers specific requests. We find
the optimum solution for your application.
Market-driven innovations complete our technical ex-

pertise. It is our goal to continuously improve establis-
hed products and develop new ideas to offer you vi-
bration control solutions that set standards.
We define objectives and work out solutions together

with our customers. From system development and
product design to component manufacturing and after-
sales.
Company profile
4
A regularly certified quality management system and
strict adherence to all customer-specific process instruc-
tions are an integral part our operations. By working
together with selected suppliers, all of whom meet our
stringent quality requirements, we are able to ensure
that our products are produced to the highest standard.
Our solid reputation as a competent partner for vibra-

tion technology solutions is mainly attributable to our
consistent customer-orientated approach and proven
system competence.
Our system solutions for all rail vehicles

• offer protection against shocks
• dampen noises and vibrations
• enhance smooth-running characteristics
• reduce wear and tear and
• transmit driving power more efficiently.
With our components rail vehicles get more

• reliable
• comfortable
• economical.
We are happy to answer all your questions around our

product range.
Sincerely
Schwab Vibration Control

Company profile

Product overview
Geometry / Construction type
rectangular
cylindrical
guide rod
air spring
hydraulic
spherical
conical
tubular
buffer
Application
Primary springs l l l l l l
Axle guide l l l l l
Stops l
Secondary springs l l l
Traction transmission l l l l
Anti-roll bar l l l
Drive coupling l l l
Torque support l l l l l
Motor and gearbox
mounts
l l l l
Machine mounts l l l l
Screw insulation l l
Inter-articulation bet-
ween passenger cars
l l
Product overview
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Power train Secondary level
Supporting bearings Ultra-bushings

A Air spring systems Auxiliary springs
Spherical bearings Wedge-shaped layer Spring pad Longitudinal rods

springs
A
Anti-roll bar system Transversal/
B longitudinal buffers
Machine
Primary level mounts
Conical springs Chevron springs Doughnut springs Hydro-mounts
Frame support bearings Laminate springs Spring shims Wedge-shaped bearings

Product overview
Axle-guide bearings Axle-guide rods Hydraulic axle-guide Conical bearings

bearings

Material
Elastomer materials Chloroprene rubber (CR)

CR differs from natural rubber with its enhanced ther-
The basic properties of an elastomeric material are ba- mal stability as well as a good resistance to atmosphe-
sically determined by the base polymer used. Howe- ric conditions and ozone. CR vulcanized products are
ver, the technical properties for use may be influenced characterized by a mean grease and oil resistance as
within certain limits and adapted to the requirements well as by a good resistance to flames. This is why CR
respectively involved by an appropriate formulation of is inferior to NR in terms of damping properties and of
recipes. suitability for low temperatures.
The diversified range of base elastomeric materials
available and the series of compounds developed Ethyl-acrylic rubber VAMAC ® (AEM)
by Freudenberg make it possible to select the correct Vulcanized products made of AEM, by contrast, con-
elastomeric materials for virtually any case of appli- tain ethylene groups in their main polymeric chain,
cation. which are leading to better suitability for low tempera-
tures, combined with stronger resistance to water and
Natural rubber (NR) glycols. As a result, they offer no resistance to acids
NR remains even today the most widely used rubber in and alkalie and merely feature restricted mineral-oil re-
the vibration control engineering sector as a result of its sistance properties.
unequaled mechanical properties over a broad range AEM vulcanized products are strongly damping ma-
of temperatures (-45ºC up to 100ºC). terials, too
Vulcanized products made of NR are characterized .
Max. operating temperature (°C)
by very high resistance values coupled with a low cut
growth velocity (high tear strength) which is based on 275
PTFE
a self-reinforcement effect obtained by an expansion
250 FKM
crystallization process. This also applies, as opposed
to synthetic rubber, to very soft and even to unfilled 225
VMQ
vulcanized products. Its great resilience is accompa- 200
nied by a low loss factor which is merely leading to FVMQ
175
a brief self-heating process under dynamic loads. Its AEM
non-freezing properties are very good, but its thermal 150 ACM
EPDM HNBR EAM
resistance is fairly restricted. The latter may be enhan-
125 ECO AU
ced up to a peak temperature of 100ºC by means of TPE-E CR
IIR NBR
Material
a targeted material optimization process. 100

BR
SBR
NR vulcanized products are neither mineral-oil nor gre- 75
NR
ase resistant.
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Mechanisms of failure
Ageing Stiffness- F
G
related changes
AT
Ageing epitomizes the influences exerted by chemi- • Stability problems
IN
IGU
• Free paths exceeded
cal and physical processes on service lifetime under
AGE
E
(virtually) constant marginal conditions. Such processes
„Failure“
involve the most diversified chemical reactions and
physical transport procedures. Time and temperature
Dimensional
constitute major parameters for the speed of ageing. changes „Rupture“
• Pre-stress losses • Guiding-related losses
• Free-space reduction • Support losses
Ozone
Ozone affects double bonds and causes oxygen
Fatigue
groups to penetrate the elastomeric chains (ozonide).
Fatigue is a term which epitomizes the influences ex-
As ozone has to penetrate the material, changes pri-
erted by cyclical stresses on service lifetime as a result
marily occur close to the surface. Consequences: low-
of loads. The degree of fatigue is basically determined
er chain resistance and surface embrittlement.
by the amount of load and the number of load cycles,
time playing only a subordinate role in this context.
Oils and greases
Because of the high tear strength of most natural rub-
Mineral oils and greases cause the material to swell,
bers used, cut growth is very slow, thus leading to
the elastomeric matrix to soften and the filler effect to
long remaining periods of operation. A drop of 20%
decline. As the oils have to penetrate the material,
in rigidity has now become established as a criterion
changes primarily occur close to the surface. Conse-
for failure.
quence: greater elongations inside the material and
greater settling.
Calculating the service lifetime
The influence of temperature

The correlation between cyclical stresses and service
Bonds along the elastomeric chains are directly de-
lifetime can be depicted on the basis of stress-number
stroyed by very high temperatures. High temperatures
curves for rubber-metal parts as well as for metallic
accelerate chemical reactions (e.g. Arrhenius model)
materials.
and physical transport processes. Current surveys reve-
The chart illustrating the “Correlation between load
al weaker thermal influences under dynamic loads.
and service lifetime” shows various approaches for
such a correlation.
Settling
A linear curve is normally used in practice but, in many
Settling constitutes a relevant criterion for failures on
cases, a (flattened) stress-number curve bent under high
statically, highly pre-stressed systems – e.g. on primary
loads is used as well.
and secondary springs and supporting bearings. Both
A flattening of the curve known from metallic materials
chemical ageing and the yield of elastomeric chains
in conjunction with a very high number of load cycles
are playing their part in this context.
(fatigue strength involving over 106 load changes) fails
Settling processes consist of processes declining stron-
to appear on elastomeric materials at least with less
gly in the long run and of processes exhibiting a virtu-
than 109 load changes.
ally linear progression in the course of time. Some of
The loads are specified on the basis of a load collec-
these processes influencing settling are accelerated by
tive. The load collective accuracy plays a crucial part
higher temperatures.
throughout the process in this context, as the tolera-
ble number of load changes is heavily dependent on
loads in non-linear terms.
Material

A “Rule-of-thumb” can be derived from the ascending Calculating stress-number curves
gradient of customary stress-number curves to evaluate It goes without saying that jointly analyzed load coll-
any changes in the load collective, or in the design of ectives can only be evaluated if appropriate stress-
the parts. number curves are available for the components con-
Load*2 a service lifetime/10 cerned. They must be determined during the phase of
Load+10% a service lifetime/2 design on the basis of various basic data gained from
Consequently, a rise of 10% in dynamic loads (and/or a minimum of simple tests, analytical computations and
a reduction to the same extent of the rubber height FEM analyses. Of course, preference is always given,
subject to loads) usually implies, already at this stage, in such cases, to direct component testing, which is
a 50% reduction of the component’s service lifetime. usually missing, however, or which cannot be carried
out at short notice.
Calculating the damage For components being very similar in terms of geo-
metry, a stress-number curve being practicable for the
The load collective is connected and evaluated with phase of design can be calculated from well-known
stress-number curves on the basis of a damage calcu- values on the basis, for example, of nominal tension or
lation. A simple linear damage computation is usually nominal elongation concepts.
implemented as suggested, for example, by Palmgren As an alternative to nominal concepts, this conversion
and Miner. Then, such a damage computation makes may also be effected by means of FEM data, provi-
it possible to determine, for instance, comparative and ded that the latter are available for both components.
test collectives, too.
During the phase of design, reliable load collectives
are usually missing, as no measurements have been
carried out on the vehicle at this stage. There are no
measured stress-number curves for newly designed
components either.
In the course of this phase, a joint analysis of the loads
and components involved constitute a cardinal point
for cooperation between the supplier and the custo-
mer in order to identify and eliminate any critical points
in terms of engineering.
In principle the calculating stress-number curves

1E+4
Linear
Stromeyer

Weibull
1E+3
Load
1E+2
1E+1
1E+0 1E+1 1E+2 1E+3 1E+4 1E+5 1E+6 1E+7 1E+8
Load changes
Material
Illustration: Correlation between load and service lifetime based on various approaches
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PRIMARY LEVEL
Product description Schwab Vibration Control will, in any case, be your

partner with a convincing concept and appropriate
The primary level consists in guiding and damping the components, whatever the version you prefer.
axles against the bogie frame, i.e. it is responsible both The result is always highest safety and best comfort.
for comfort and stable bogie operation. These two
functions can optimally be achieved in two ways: Product advantages
1. The integrated solution
a. Conical springs Our experts establish the best possible ratio between
b. Chevron springs vertical and transversal stiffness with great accuracy.
c. Doughnut springs The customer’s wishes always constitute, in this context,
d. Frame support bearings the basis for all values achieved. The adjustment of
2. The functional separation a largely linear or strongly progressive stiffness of the
This solutional approach consists in achieving the springs is also one of our special fields. Every order
“damping” and “guiding” functions by means of is accompanied by customer-oriented tailor-made en-
various assemblies. The damping function can be gineering operations. Our components are reputed as
achieved by means of helical springs or primary top manufacturing quality products – not least, thanks
rubber-metal springs and the axle-guiding function to Freudenberg’s globally leading position in the field
on the basis of an axle link or an axle-guide rod. of elastomers. Your advantage: top quality and low
Damping: life cycle costs.
e. Laminate springs
f. Spring shims Field of application
Guiding:
The axle link connects the wheel set with the A primary level, including a suspension and guide
bogie frame. It is used for transmitting longitudinal between the axle and the bogie, is applied over the
forces and for guiding purposes in longitudinal whole range of rail vehicles, i.e. from freight-car bo-
direction. It may also guide the wheel set in cross gies all the way through to comfortable railroad motor
direction, depending on the concept involved.. trains used for passenger transport. We join forces with
Application Primary level
g. Axle-guide bearings our customers to find out the best possible relationship
h. Axle-guide rods between wear and stability during operation.
i. Hydraulic axle-guide bearings

Product advantages
• Long service life time
• Optimum settling
• Low life cycle costs
CONICAL SPRINGS
Product description Field of application
Conical springs combine the function of primary dam- These springs are used in all rail vehicles – from freight
ping and axle linkage in a single component. cars all the way through to passenger trains. Two co-
As a universal damping and guiding element, a coni- nical springs on each axle bearing ensure reliable
cal spring combines all the properties required: great guiding properties under all driving conditions, while
stiffness for axle-guiding purposes combined with an enhancing comfort to a large extent.
optimally low vertical rigidity for damping purposes. If you are exploring the ins and outs of marginal areas
Conical springs consist of one or several conically with regard to stiffness, you will be in good hands with
arranged elastomeric layers bordered by adequate- us: we have already achieved with conical springs
ly molded metallic components. Conical springs, in- 10,000 N/mm in longitudinal direction with only
corporating several elastomeric layers, are provided 500 N/mm in vertical direction. If higher values are
with extra conical metallic molded parts creating a required, Schwab Vibration Control will respond as
separation between the various elastomeric layers. A usual: your ideas are challenges for us.
conical spring can easily be adapted to each applica-
tion respectively involved, depending on the number
of elastomeric layers, the definition of the cone angle,
the creation of recesses in the contour as well as the
selection of an optimum elastomeric compound.
Product advantages
Our experience with the operation of several 10,000

springs for more than 15 years shows that the conical
springs from Schwab Vibration Control exhibit very low
settling characteristic values.
They reach such high values in terms of longitudinal
and transversal stiffness that they can also be used at
Application Primary level | Product Conical spring
high speeds.
Comprehensive consulting activities on the part of our
specialists, excellent manufacturing quality and tight
process tolerances as well as the continuous extensi-
on of service lifetime based on constant further de-
velopment of Freudenberg’s high-grade elastomeric
materials make it possible for us to achieve a sizeable
reduction in your life cycle costs.
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Product advantages
• Wide spectrum of stiffness combinations
• Good settling
• Homogeneous distribution of the elongation values
CHEVRON SPRING
Product description
Chevron springs are elastomeric springs with dome-

shaped layers supporting the wheel bearings in pairs
at a small angle compared to the z-axis. This arrange-
ment made laterally to the wheel-set bearing allows
very small spaces between the wheel-set bearings
and the bogie frame (space-saving design).
Product advantages
The special construction of Chevron springs makes it

possible to achieve a wide spectrum of stiffness com-
binations by modifying the dome angle, the mounting
angle and the number of layers. The homogeneous
distribution of the elongation values in conjunction with
long spring excursions in z-direction has a positive im-
pact on the settling behavior and the service lifetime, if
properly conceived.
Chevron springs are characterized by a relatively
homogeneous distribution of the elongation values in
conjunction with long spring excursions in z-direction.
This exerts a positive influence on the settling behavior
and service lifetime.
Field of application
Chevron springs are used on all rail vehicles – from

Application Primary level | Product Chevron spring
TRAM all the way through to railcar.

Product advantages
• Wide spectrum of stiffness combinations
• Good settling
• Homogeneous distribution of the elongation values
CHEVRON SPRING
Article No. a l1 l2 b1 b2 h α β cz cy cx Fz.stat2)

[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [°] [°] [N/mm] [N/mm] [N/mm] [N]
500511 139.3 125 112 84 110 90 eben /90
1)
20 1,500 18,000
54000124 179.3 165 152 84 110 90 eben1) / 90 20 2,350 26,000
2119092 235 220 220 80 80 49 150 20.5 2,600 700 10,000 40,000
49015498 235 220 220 80 80 49 150 20.5 3,300 1,000 15,000 64,000
66291 235 213 200 120 120 94 120 12 1,050 1,400 12,000 35,000
54000157 230 213 185 120 136 95 120 11 1,200 2,000 13,000 30,000
2126126 356 300 300 215 215 119.5 150 11 1,850 2,400 24,000 90,000
54000348 260.8 226 226 80 80 84.6 150 20.5 1,650 400 6400 48,000
1) The bearing surface I1 and b1 are even, various mounting holes can be added.
2) Maximum permissable statical vertical force for a pair of spings.
Application Primary level | Product Chevron spring
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Product advantages
• Small overall height
• Long service lifetime
• Low settling values
DOUGHNUT SPRING
Product description
The damping function is assumed with this type of

construction by an elastomeric ring which is subject
to forced movements between an outer globe and an
inner mandrel. The characteristic curve of this primary
spring is heavily dependent on the mandrel and globe
geometry. This also makes it possible to obtain fairly
progressive characteristic curves just like those required
for freight-car bogies and their great load differences,
for example.
Product advantages
A doughnut spring features a small overall height, as

compared with other solutions like helical springs, for
example. Transversal and longitudinal stiffness values
are relatively low, i.e. they range from 1 to 5 kN/
mm.We have made excellent experiences with elasto-
meric compounds specially tailored to this component
with numerous parts over lengthy periods of time. The
doughnut springs from Schwab Vibration Control are
characterized by a long service lifetime and low sett-
ling values.
Application Primary level | Product Doughnut spring
Doughnut springs are primarily used in freight-car bo-

gies on which the progressive characteristic line is re-
quired for significant load differences.

Product advantages
• Long spring excursions
FRAME SUPPORT BEARINGS
Product description
The frame support bearing combines a helical spring

acting essentially in vertical direction with an elasto-
meric layer, which also ensures the guiding function in
x- and y-direction. The latter acts as a virtual axle sling
in kinematic terms.
Product advantages
• Long spring excursions in the steel spring

• Optimum settling and long service lifetime based
on defined stiffness values in x- and y-direction
(less in z-direction) and defined forces on the
elastomeric bearing
• Individual adjustment of Cz, Cx, Cy within very
broad ranges
Frame supporting bearings are used in conjunction

with a helical spring essentially acting in vertical di-
rection and work like a virtual axle link in kinematic
terms.
Application Primary level | Product Frame support bearings
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Product advantages
• Prevention of structure-borne noise
• Low longitudinal and transversal stiffness values
• Well-defined settling behaviour
LAMINATE SPRING
Product description
Laminate springs usually consist of plane-parallel

plates with one or several elastomer layers molded on
between them. The connecting geometry can be de-
signed according to the building space requirements
involved.
Product advantages
• Laminate springs prevent structure-borne noises

from being transmitted from the wheel set to the
bogie frame in a quite efficient manner.
• Laminate springs from Schwab Vibration Control
are characterized by a well-defined settling beha-
vior, tight process tolerances and a long service
lifetime.
Laminate springs are primarily used in the light-rail sec-

tor as a universal and cost-efficient component.
Application Primary level | Product Laminate spring

Product advantages
LAMINATE SPRING
Article No. Material Outside-ø Outside-ø Inside-ø Installation Vertical Compressive Shear rigidity
DA1 DA2 DI height force rigidity Cs
H F1 C1
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [kN] [N/mm] [N/mm]
405-515
2125424 NR 540 520 340 189 50-120 27,200 ±15%
(Fz=160kN)
350
54000652 NR 300 240 140 105.8 0-45 6,400 ±15%
(Fz=85kN)
600
49023571 NR 300 240 141 83 0-60 8,180 ±15%
(Fz=60kN)
250
91297 NR 310 310 218 137.5 0-60 4,950 ±15%
(Fz=75kN)
445
2129284 NR 340 340 150 132 0-100 9,450 ±15%
(Fz=70kN)
245
49005622 NR 300 300 210 132 0-50 5,700 ±15%
(Fz=60kN)
300
49005623 NR 340 340 150 164 0-100 3,400 ±15%
(Fz=100kN)
220
49007225 NR 300 300 210 155 0-50 5,450 ±15%
(Fz=60kN)
Application Primary level | Product Laminate spring
390
49034492 NR 330 330 218 135 0-80 10,000 ±15%
(Fz=80kN)
265
49034492 NR 407.7 330 218 205 1-34 5,200 ±15%
(Fz=34kN)
245
92867 NR 410 410 240 237 0-100 4,750 ±15%
(Fz=100kN)
460
49017406 NR 420 420 280 225 1-120 5,300 ±10%
(Fz=105kN)
650
49015265 NR 370 370 230 119 0-70 8,400 ±10%
(Fz=72kN)
160
49028153 NR 380 380 240 232 0-100 7,400 ±15%
(Fz=120kN)
offen
49028153 NR 360 350 204 156 2-50 7,600 ±12%
(Fz=66kN)
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Product advantages
LAMINATE SPRING
Article No. Material Outside-ø Outside-ø Inside-ø Installation Vertical Compressive Shear rigidity
DA1 DA2 DI height force rigidity Cs
H F1 C1
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [kN] [N/mm] [N/mm]
150-230
467757 NR 400 400 265 289.5 0-100 9,000 ±15%
(Fz=88kN)
620
49065493 NR 420 420 280 216 20-100 7,300 ±15%
(Fz=98kN)
190
60064722 NR 330 330 218 206 1-50 4,500 ±10%
(Fz=40kN)
250
49078402 NR 300 240 140 153 0-60 4,090 ±15%
(Fz=60kN)
1100
54000945 NR 420 420 280 154 60-100 15,400 ±15%
(Fz=81kN)
375
54000983 NR 370 340 150 158 20-80 6,900 ±10%
(Fz=119kN)
250
60900286 NR 340 340 150 188 0-200 8,790 ±15%
(Fz=200kN)
offen
54001048 NR 510 420 280 176.25 20-90 5,300 ±15%
(Fz=92kN) Application Primary level | Product Laminate spring
330
54001053 NR 310 310 218 153 10-68 3,500 ±15%
(Fz=68kN)

Product advantages
• Optimization according customer needs
• Specific geometry
SPRING SHIMS
Product description
Spring shims reduce the transmission of structure-borne

noises on helical springs, assume an electrical insu-
lating function and reduce bending loads on helical
springs. They usually consist of two or several flat plates
incorporating a molded-on elastomeric layer.
The ratio between pressure and thrust stiffness can be
adjusted over a wide range, depending on the design
given to the elastomeric layer.
The elastomeric compounds used for spring shims are
characterized, in particular, by well-defined settling va-
lues.
Product advantages
Spring shims from Schwab Vibration Controlare cha-

racterized by well-defined settling values, tight pro-
cess tolerances and a long service lifetime. Schwab
Vibration Control develops not only tried-and-tested
versions incorporating two even plates, but also spring An extract of spring shims:
shims featuring application-specific elastomer and con-
h bei Fz
nection geometries, as desired by the customer. As a Artikelnummer d D b B Nenn Fz Nenn Cz Cx,y
result, the latter obtains a product optimally geared to [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [kN] [kN/mm] [kN/mm]
his requirements. RR 00107 001 252 252 152 152 20
RR 00749 001 210 199 60 65,5 35 29

Fields of application
RR 00772 001 300 290 100 108 30 40 20
Application Primary level | Product Spring shims
Spring shims are practically used on every helical RR 00773 001 212 207 33 33 21 25 17
spring as an additional element aimed at reducing the
RR 00801 001 210 199 60 65,5 24,5 30 60
transmission of structure-borne noises and at restricting
bending loads. RR 00842 001 210 199 60 22 24 39 39
Spring shims from Schwab Vibration Control can be

RR 00843 001 355 345 220 22 24 73 73
found in numerous vehicle projects of major system
RR 00849 001 275 265 110 22 24 40 40
manufacturers. They are used both in locomotives and
in railroad cars. State-of-the-art railroad motor trains as RR 00887 001 355 345 70 24 25 23 30 33,0
well as subway trains and TRAMS are equipped with

RR 02007 001 304 304 129 129 45 60 15 1,4
spring shims, too.
RR 02015 001 318 313 210 212 19,1 67
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Product advantages
SPRING SHIMS
Article No. Material Outside-ø Inside-ø Installation stat. load Stiffness stat.
Da DI height F Cz deflection
H
[mm] [mm] [mm] [kN] [kN/mm] [kN/mm]
54000620 NR 190 125.5 30 30 11 2
93581 NR 240 150.5 26 40 13.3 3
54000657 NR 240 170 32 42 8.4 5
54000659 NR 236 161 32 30 9 3.3
90525 NR 275 130 23 100 57 1.75
54000682 NR 270 180 20 68 28.4 2.4
54000684 NR 275 130 36.7 85 17 5
54000684 NR 270 180 20 67.5 61 1.1
54000686 NR 268 130 36.7 80 28.5 3
54000689 NR 212 95 36.7 70 24.2 3
54000692 NR 212 95 25 60 24 2.5
54000693 NR 268 130 28 80 27 3
54000694 NR 200 95 36.7 50 16.6 3
54000695 NR 270 100 33 82 33 2.5
54000696 NR 180 95 36.7 60 16 4
54000698 NR 275 130 50,4 48 8.72 6.1

54000832 NR 290 100 30 108 36 3
54000866 NR 275 130 36.7 60 13.6 4.4
54000896 NBR 196 135.5 30 17.2 5.85 3
54000962 NR 212 95 36.7 63 - 4.3
54000970 NR 285 110 30 80 57 -
54001009 NR 120 70 19 20 10 -

Product advantages
SPRING SHIMS
Article No. Material Outside-ø Inside-ø Installation Height Bar-ø stat. load Stiffness stat.
Da DI height over all Outside Cz deflecion
H Ds
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [kN] [kN/mm] [kN/mm]

54000659 NR 240 112 38 78 148 53 - 4
54000669 NR 240 60.5/120 45 95 141 33.5 - 4.5
54000679 NR 255 82 44 84 181 93 - 4.6
A
54000686 NR 255 146 21.5 60 164 71.5 - 0.8
A
54000686 NR 288 175 16.5 58 192 87.2 - 0.8
54000699 NR 270 100 20 46 177 80 - 1.2
54000704 CR 297 185 42.5 87.5 212 75.5 - 5.1
A
54000865 NR 237 126 21.5 60 145 107 - 1.2
54000969 NR 270 100 46 46 176.5 113 - 1.5
A
54001019 NR 238 140 15.7 52.7 157.5 75 - 1.3
A Rubber on th inside
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Product advantages
• Low torsional rigidity
• Diversified combinations of rigidity
• High degree of reliability
AXLE-GUIDE BEARINGS
Product description
Axle-guide bearings incorporated in axle links are used

not only for transmitting driving and braking forces, but
also for guiding the wheel set in longitudinal and trans-
versal direction.
Depending on the combination of stiffness desired in
various directions, we offer construction types with and
without any void with bushing-shaped, spherical or co-
nical elastomeric layers. Integrated limit stops can also
be made.
Product advantages
The guiding system of a wheel set by means of an

axle-guide bearing has been proving its worth for se-
veral decades by now and is characterized, in parti-
cular, by a high degree of reliability. The axle link is
integrated to the axle-bearing case, thus leaving a sin-
gle axle-guide bearing as a connection to the bogie
frame. The latter assumes the cross-guiding function for
the wheel set, too.
The most diversified combinations of rigidity can be
made, depending on the requirements involved. In
this context, torsional rigidity can be maintained to a
low level as parasitic stiffness related to the primary
Application Primary level | Product Axel-guide bearings
spring.
Axle-guide bearings are used for all standard-gauge

railroads, i.e. from TRAM all the way through to high-
speed trains.

Product advantages
• Low torsional rigidity
• Diversified combinations of rigidity
• High degree of reliability
AXLE-GUIDE BEARINGS
Article No. Outside-ø Length outside Stud-ø Stud length Stiffness radial Stiffness axial
Da La Db Lb (longitudinal) (transfers)
Cx Cy
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [kN/mm] [kN/mm]
49308751 120 120 45 200 5 3
49022800 120 120 45 206 5 3
2129283 140 140 50 226 10 3
54005228 140 140 50 226 20 3.5
54005028 140 140 50 216 20 3.5
2129398 140 132 52 256 30 5
49013186 190 130 60 210 6 6
60064569 190 130 60 210 10 6
54007759 190 150 85 270 40 4.2
2129372 190 150 85 270 20 9
49014123 190 150 85 270 15 9
49042521 190 150 85 270 10 6
Application Primary level | Product Axel-guide bearings
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Product advantages
• Wide variances of geometries
• Wide range of rigidity adjustments
• Reduction of of transverse forces and wear
AXLE-GUIDE RODS
Product description
An axle-guide rod connects the axle-bearing case to

the bogie frame. It comprises two elastomeric layers,
thus making it possible for the wheel set to move freely
in cross direction.
A cranked version makes it possible to use the lateral
excursion for radial adjustment of the wheel set – to-
gether with a significant reduction in transverse forces
and wear.
Axle-guide rods with three elastomeric layers constitute
a special form. These triangular guide rods also as-
sume the transversal guiding function and are similar,
therefore, to the axle link in kinematic terms.
Product advantages
Axle-guide rods exhibit a restricted parasitic stiffness in

relation to the primary spring. The rigidity of the axle
link can be adjusted over a wide range, regardless
of the primary spring involved. They can be designed
with a flame cut, cast or forged guide-rod body – re-
gardless of the demands made in terms of quantity
and resistance. A design as a straight and even guide
rod featuring similarly oriented eyes is not absolutely
necessary in this context. Cranked versions or oppo-
sed eyes are feasible as well. Application Primary level | Product Axel-guide rods
We supply the guide rods ready for assembly and

with a treated surface provided with the paint of your
choice.
Axle guides are used in all standard-gauge railroads,

especially in locomotives.

Product advantages
AXLE-GUIDE RODS
Article No. L R b B Cx < 5mm Cx > 5mm Cy

[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [kN/mm] [kN/mm] [kN/mm]
54003332 300 90 208 288 10 50 6.5
Application Primary level | Product Axel-guide rods
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Product advantages
AXLE-GUIDE RODS
Article No. A B C D E L R Cx
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [kN/mm]
54003341 82 140 180 22 30 450 77.5 10

Product advantages
AXLE-GUIDE RODS
Article No. A B C D E L Rt Cx
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [kN/mm]
54003460 82 130 170 21 30 322 68 7
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Product advantages
AXLE-GUIDE RODS
Article No. A B C D E F G L R1 R2 Cx < 5mm Cx > 5mm Cy

[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [kN/mm] [kN/mm] [kN/mm]
49007448 60 250 115 17 150 90 65 300 90 60 4.5 20 7.5

HYDRAULIC AXLE-GUIDE BEARINGS (HALL)
Innovation for the axle guide linkage Advantages
The hydraulic axle guide bearing (HALL) is an innovation for • Frequency dependent stiffness
the axle guide linkage. It combines the seemingly disparate • Wide range for selecting stiffness and switching
requirements of longitudinal stiffness in a novel solution. frequency
• Greater stability reserves for higher speeds
With HALL, it is possible for Schwab Vibration Control to com- • Waiving of yaw damper possible
bine the low longitudinal stiffness for curves with the high lon- • Exchangeability with conventional bearings
gitudinal stiffness for movement in a straight line in a single (Retro-Fit-Suitability)
component. The hydraulics integrated in the HALL leads to • Immediately usable - without modifications to vehicles
frequency dependent changes of the longitudinal stiffness. • Reduction of wear to wheel and rail
Thereby the hydraulic axle guide bearing can be designed • Protection of vehicle and platform
in such a way that a low stiffness is automatically available • Reduction of track charges (depending on country where
during steady adjusting movements when entering or exiting a used)
curve. The bearing stiffness increases during dynamic excitati- • Conservation of energy due to lesser friction and
on at higher speeds. As the HALL fits in the existing space for thereby reduction of life cycle costs
conventional axle guide bearing, it can be integrated in new
as well as existing vehicles without structural modifications to
the bogie.
Application Primary level | Product hydraulic axle-guide bearings
Solution for track friendly in curves: self steering wheel sets with soft fixture of wheel sets
Direction of travel
• Reduction of angle of attack between wheel and track
• Reduced forces between rail an wheel
Direction of travel
• Reduced wear between rail and wheel
• Reduced noise
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Ideal Stiffness Profile
An ideal axle guide bearing is flexible at low loading speeds in the curve. At the same time, it is comparatively stiff at higher
(curving) and thereby enables the positioning of the wheel set loading speeds to ensure a safe run of the bogie on the rails.
Low frequency
Stiffness Cx
Low stiffness & reduced wear

High frequency
Steifigkeit
High stiffness & smooth ride
0 1 2 3 4 5
Frequenz [Hz]
Frequency [Hz]
Variation of frequency behavior by changing the channel geometry

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Stiffness profile of HALL
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Conventional bearings necessitate a compromise between

dyn. stiffness [kN/mm]
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these two target variables. 25
20
However HALL achieves the required combination of proper-
ties exactly and thereby resolves the conflict of objectives! 15
10
Application Primary level | Product Hydraulic axle-guide bearings

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0
0 0,5 1 1,5 2 2,5 3 3,5 4 4,5 5
Frequency [Hz]
Properties
Conventional bearings possess a longitudinal stiffness in the chanical path of vibration between the bogie and the body, it
range of approx. 10-40 kN/mm. HALL provides longitudinal leads to a significant enhancement of comfort via lowering of
stiffness of only 2.5 to 7.5 kN/mm in the field of slow defor- the sound level in the body.
mations. This longitudinal stiffness increases dramatically duri-
ng faster movements above 1.5 to 3 Hz at 25 to 70 kN/mm. The further stiffness of HALL corresponds to the conventional
bearings and is not dependent of frequency.
The simultaneous lowering of static stiffness and increase of
dynamic stiffness provides a better curvature and additionally The stiffness and the range in which the change of stiffness
an increase of the stability reserve of the bogie, which can in the longitudinal direction occurs can be customised in a
be used for increasing the velocity without further steps at the wide range for individual requirements of the project through
vehicle. structural variants of HALL.
A further possibility for taking advantage of this stiffness and

the increase in stability exists in the elimination of an existing
yaw damper. As the yaw damper is often the dominating me-

Product advantages
• Variable stiffness
• Reduction of wear of wheels and rails
Reduction of wear
The maintenance costs for the infrastructure constitute a si-

gnificant part of the overall costs of the railway operations.
Increasing axle loads, higher speeds and the greater axle
control stiffness required for that led to a significant increase
of this cost in the previous years.
In the United Kingdom as well as in Sweden intensive studies

on the relationships between the vehicle properties and the
wear of wheel and rail were conducted over the years which
led to new fee models for the track access. These models
reward flexible axle control with lower fees.
Measurements in the vehicles secured with HALL in the United

Kingdom and Switzerland show a significant regression of
wear and the rolling contact fatigue (RCF) in wheel and rail
by using HALL.
Computer simulation of wear, curve with radius R = 1500 m
Bogie with conventional bearing RCF cracks predicted on gauge shoulder of rail
Application Primary level | Product hydraulic axle-guide bearings
Bogie with HALL bush

IEP
Source: NetworkRail SZU
Conservation of Energy
The reduction of wear generating friction between wheel and amount of savings is determined by the characteristics of the
rail also implies a lowering of traction required in curves and routes and the number and radii of the curves travelled.
thereby a significant saving of energy by using HALL. The
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Product advantages
• Variable stiffness
• Reduction of wear of wheels and rails
Article No. Outside-ø Length outside Stud-ø Stud Length Stiffness Stiffness Stiffness
Da La Db Lb longitudinal longitudinal transvers
static dynamic Cy
Cx >3Hz
Cx
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [kN/mm] [kN/mm] [kN/mm]
49311557 190 150 85 270 7 25 4.6
60070833 190 150 85 270 3.5 >= 25 8.5
60070472 190 150 85 237 2.8 >= 15 7.9
60070471 190 150 85 237 3.7 >= 25 9.4
60900671 190 150 85 270 3,5 >= 25 8,5
54005316 140 140 50 226 5,4 >20 6,2
Application Primary level | Product Hydraulic axle-guide bearings

SECONDARY LEVEL
Product description Field of application
The secondary level connects the car body to the bo- A secondary spring level comprising appropriate gui-
gie, while assuming the damping and guiding func- ding elements is used almost exclusively for transport
tions for the car body. Optimum driving comfort is of passengers and in virtually all types of vehicles from
achieved by means of mutually tuned springs. Be it for streetcars all the way through to high-speed trains – i.e.
ensuring car body stability in curves, or for starting and on all vehicles for which paramount importance is atta-
braking – Schwab Vibration Control creates solutions ched to comfort maximization.
which can transmit significant forces in a reliable way
as well as enhance comfort in driving mode on the
basis of soft characteristic curves.
Product advantages
Schwab Vibration Control’s system-related expertise

constitutes a crucial advantage for customers when
competing for innovative solutions.
With complete lemniscates (link rod), longitudinal and
transversal guide rods, buffers, auxiliary springs or
spring shims – we make a contribution to the tuning
process for the system as a whole.
Of course, you can also rely here on the tried-and-te-
sted quality of the Freudenberg Group for manufacture
and development.
Application Secondary level
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Product advantages
• Better driving comfort
• Stabilization of the dynamic properties
• Reduction of structure-borne noises
AIR SPRING SYSTEM
Product description
Air springs and/or air spring systems are used over the
secondary spring range between the bogie and the
car body, as resilient mounts for the car body.
An air spring system usually consists of air spring bel-
lows and a rubber-metal element serving as an auxi-
liary and/or emergency spring. Such a combination
makes it possible to achieve a soft vertical and lateral
suspension, thus decoupling the car body from the bo-
gie. This also enables the bogie to steer in bends.
Product advantages
Air springs enhance driving comfort considerably, re-

gardless of the load conditions involved, stabilize the
dynamic properties of the rail vehicle and reduce the
transmission of structure-borne noises between the bo-
gie and the car body.
Air spring systems are conceived for rail vehicles used

in passenger transport and essentially help to enhance
driving comfort.
Application Secondary level | Product Air spring system

Product advantages
• Ensuring the emergency running properties
• Excellent service lifetime
• Very low settling value
AUXILIARY SPRING (CONICAL / LAMINATE SPRING)
Product description
Air spring systems have proven their worth as seconda-

ry mounts on rail vehicles for passenger transport and
enjoy a wide spectrum of applications.
Such systems combine air spring bellows with a rub-
ber-metal spring system.
These rubber-metal spring systems are designated as
auxiliary springs and relieve air spring bellows in the
event of large excursions.
They also act as vertical emergency springs in the
event of air spring failure, thus ensuring the emergency
running properties of the vehicle.
Depending on the transversal, longitudinal and vertical
stiffness required, these auxiliary springs can be desi-
gned as individual conical springs, laminate springs or
as combined conical and laminate springs.
Product advantages
Rubber-metal springs from Schwab Vibration Control

are characterized by a high production quality and
tight process tolerances as well as an excellent service
lifetime.
As far as conical and laminate springs incorporated
to auxiliary springs are concerned, Schwab Vibration
Control has already been known for quite a long time
Application Secondary level | Product Auxilary spring
now for its very low settling values. This is leading the-
refore to a long service lifetime coupled with corre-
spondingly efficient low cycle costs (LCCs).
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Product advantages
• Isolation of structure-borne
• Optimization of running smooth
CONICAL BEARINGS for Air spring systems
Article No. Material Outside-ø Height Instal- Spring dis- Spring Axial spring rate Tara Loaded
D1 / H1 lation placement displace- load
Fit-ø Height Tara ment Tara
H2 loaded
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [kN] [kN] [kN]
C18-20=4,860N/mm
54002384 NR 165/155-h7 71 34 3.24 5.05 18.5 49
C44-49=9,600N/mm
C40-51=22,500N/mm
54002384 NR 165/155-h7 71 34 2.83 0.67 51 76
C60-76=42,600/Nmm
C50-66 =23,300N/mm
2129288 NR 207.2 100 85 3.05 1.16 66 100
C80-100 =31,500N/mm
C30-40 =6,400N/mm
2129288 NR 200.3 163.5 123 3.4 4.1 40 70
C65-70 =8,300N/mm
C30-32=3,800N/mm
2129288 NR 202 163.5 123 5.1 4.7 30 52
C40-50=4,600N/mm
C50-70=5,800N/mm
49010894 NR 200.3 146 123 11.5 4 65 95
C80-98=10,700N/mm
C40-50=5,500N/mm
49034554 NR 200.3 146 123 9.2 5.9 50 92
C80-98=10,700N/mm
C35-37.5=4,200N/mm
49013162 NR 196.2 109 87 10.4 3.6 37.5 61.5
C55-61.5=10,050N/mm Application Machine mounts | Product Conical bearings
C60-80=12,100N/mm
49013162 NR 196.2 109 87 10.7 2 70.5 106.5
C100-110=25,500N/mm
C90-105=4,600N/mm
49013164 NR 251.4 136 100 25.2 2.2 105 128
C105-128=3,600N/mm
C30-40=2,900N/mm
49013164 NR 200 126 100 6.5 11.3 34 83.5
C80-84=13,400N/mm
C90-96=7,100N/mm
49057730 NR 265 142 103 26 4 96 141.5
C135-141.5=2,1400N/mm
49010736 NR 346 217 39 92 C55.0-59.0=1,250N/mm 59 72

Product advantages
CONICAL BEARINGS Secondary layer spring

for air spring systems
Article No. Material Outside-ø Height Instal- Spring dis- Spring Axial spring rate Tara Loaded
D1 / H1 lation placement displace- load
Fit-ø Height Tara ment Tara
H2 loaded
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [kN] [kN] [kN]
C62-64=1,750N/mm
54002403 NR 295 305 75 41.7 14.4 62.5 89.0
C88-90=2,300N/mm
C44.8-45.2=1,750N/mm
54002414 NR 270 207 207 32.6 9.5 45.0 71.0
C70.8-71.2=3,450N/mm
C50.8-52.8=1,820N/mm
2127098 NR 241.5 210 210 31.3 14.2 52.0 83.0
C81.9-83.9=2,700N/mm
C44.8-45.2=1,750N/mm
60021009 NR 241.5 311 75 32.4 10.3 45.5 72.0
C70.8-71.2=3,450N/mm
60021009 C50.8-52.8=1,820N/mm
NR 241.5 210 210 17.0 20.0 30.0 66.0
(from 2127098) C81.9-83.9=2,700N/mm
C117.5-118.5=2,700N/mm
49010736 NR 290 387 90 59.5 8.2 118.0 140.5
C140.0-141.0=3,250N/mm
Application Machine mounts | Product Conical bearings
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Product advantages
• Optimization according to customer needs
SPRING Pad
Product description
Spring pads reduce the transmission of structure-borne

noises on helical springs, ensure electrical insulation
functions and reduce bending loads on helical springs.
Usually, they consist of two or several even plates pro-
vided with a vulcanized elastomeric layer.
The ratio between pressure and thrust stiffness can be
adjusted over a wide range, depending on the design
given to the elastomeric layer.
The elastomeric compounds used for spring pads are
characterized, in particular, by well-defined settling
characteristics.
Product advantages
The salient features of spring pads from Schwab

Vibration Control are well-defined settling characteri-
stics, tight process tolerances and a long service life-
time. In addition to tried-and-tested versions comprising
two even plates, Schwab Vibration Control also deve-
lops spring pads in line with its customers’ wishes on
the basis of elastomeric and connecting geometries for
specific applications. As a result, the customer obtains
a product optimally tailored to his requirements.
Field of application Application Secondary level | Product Spring pad
Spring pads are practically used on any helical spring

as an auxiliary spring aimed at reducing the transmissi-
on of structure-borne noises and at restricting bending
loads.
Spring pads from Schwab Vibration Control can be
found in numerous vehicle projects of major system ma-
nufacturers. They are used both in locomotives and in
railroad cars. Modern railroad motor trains as well as
subway trains and TRAMS are equipped with spring
pads, too.

Product advantages
• Wide range of longitudinal rods
• Transmission of high forces
• Avoiding of structure-borne noise
LONGITUDINAL RODS
Product description be supplied as flame cut parts at short notice for

restricted requirements.
The guiding function for the car body of a rail vehicle
and the transmission of forces to the chassis are emi- Schwab Vibration Control also supplies guide rods
nently important for driving stability and comfort. with opposite eyes as well as a bent or cranked shank.
Longitudinal forces (i.e. driving and braking forces) are We provide all versions with a material test certificate
usually transmitted between the chassis and the car after the components have been tested. Guide rods
body by means of longitudinal guide rods or com- are delivered with pressed-in spherical bearings or
pression-tension rods. The guide rods are optimized ultra-bushings, they are ready for installation and coa-
for transmission of high forces or for great mobility de- ted with paint.
pending on the profile of requirements involved. The
transmission of structure-borne noises should, at the
same time, be prevented as far as possible.
The rubber-metal elements incorporated to the guide
rods are specially developed for this application. Bu-
shings exhibiting a strongly progressive characteristic
curve can, for example, be used in this way, too. Such
bushings decouple structure-borne noises in a very ef-
ficient manner under normal running conditions. High
forces are, in turn, transmitted reliably in starting and
braking operation.
Product advantages
Schwab Vibration Control offers different versions of

guide rods, depending on the kind of application in-
Application Secondary level | Product Longitudinal rods
volved and the quantity desired.

• Manufacture as a forged piece made of tem-
pered steel, too, for large series and/or stringent
requirements in terms of resistance values.
• For medium-size series involving normal require-
ments in terms of resistance values. Designed as
castings made of cast steel or spheroidal graphite
iron as well as of the state-of-the-art ADI material
for high stiffness values.
• Welded design with a tubular shank of any length
and short periods of delivery for prototypes and
small series. The head-pieces are forged, wel-
ding operations are subject to particularly careful
monitoring and are certified. Guide rods can also
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Product advantages
• Very good structure-borne noise decoupling
• Maintenance-free rods/plain bearings
ANTI-ROLL BAR SYSTEM
Product description
The car body is guided and especially the rolling an-

gle is limited by means of anti-roll bar systems consi-
sting of a torsion bar and guide rods.
Product advantages
Very special demands are made on the guide rods

(pendulum) of anti-roll bar systems.
The inserted bushings must transmit the high rolling
forces, on the one hand, and a very efficient decou-
pling of structure-borne noises should be achieved with
the lowest possible spring stiffness, on the other. Both
objectives are reached by means of maintenance-free
guide rods and rubber-metal elements specially deve-
loped for anti-roll bar systems.
Should the angles appearing in the rubber-metal ele-
ments exceed the values permissible for this type of
construction, maintenance-free plain bearings in pen-
dulum supports may also be offered.
Anti-roll bar systems are required with a relatively soft

secondary spring in all vehicles.
Application Secondary level | Product Anti-roll bar system

Product advantages
• Design of rubber contour
• All-purpose
• Wide range of possible dimensions
TRANSVERSAL/LONGITUDINAL BUMP STOP
Product description
Bump stops are particularly suited for flexible excursion

limitation and the absorption of shocks on the bogie
(transversal and longitudinal stops) and generally as
limits stops.
Bump stops usually consist of a metal disk with a threa-
ded bolt or nut. The vulcanized-on elastomeric layer
can be designed with a cylindrical or parabolic sha-
pe.
Product advantages
A “softer” characteristic curve progression, compared

to a cylindrical design, is obtained by a parabolic
Bump stop design (viewed as a longitudinal section).
The retracted design of the rubber contour on round
buffers is leading to significantly higher service lifetime
values with the same spring deflection.
Bump stops are characterized by a simple assembly
and sturdiness. Universal applications are based on a
wide range of possible dimensions.
Application Secondary level | Product Transversal/Longitudinal bump stop
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POWER TRAIN
Motor and gearbox mounts Coupling gearbox and axle elastically
Rubber-metal components inside the driving unit absorb Partly or fully dampened drives require a flexible
the dead weight and dynamic loads during operation. coupling. Schwab Vibration Control can supply you
They also equalize the tolerances of adjacent compo- with the elastomeric elements required for any type
nents. The resilience and inner damping properties of of coupling construction. Such elements equalize the
the elastomeric material reduce shocks and vibrations relative motions emerging between the gearbox and
occurring on the power train. The transmission of struc- the wheel set, and ensure the reliable transmission of
ture-borne noises is significantly reduced by the use of driving and braking torques.
elastomeric components. The inner damping properties of the elastomeric ma-
Either pairs of pre-stressed supporting bearings or bu- terial mitigate shocks and dampen torsional vibrations
shings featuring a cylindrical or spherical design are inside the power train.
used as bearings for motors and gearboxes, depen- Natural frequencies can be adjusted on the power
ding on the type of construction involved and the buil- train in an optimum manner by modifying the type of
ding space available. construction involved and the elastomeric materials
used.
Supporting torque Various types of construction are applied to flexible
couplings, depending on the requirements involved:
Guide rods provided with pressed-in spherical bea- 1. Multi-rod cardan-joint coupling optimally geared
rings or ultra-bushings are used to absorb torque-indu- to the customer’s special requirements, from street-
ced forces. Such torque converter bearings also make cars all the way through to locomotives.
it possible for the motor-gearbox unit to move more 2. Guide-rod coupling exhibiting the “dancing ring”
freely against the bogie frame. When doing so, they type of construction: in the event of restricted
reduce the transmission of structure-borne noises and spaces (e.g. low-platform trucks), the optimized
can be optimized in terms of mobility and/or transmis- bushings from Schwab Vibration Control will
sion of high forces, depending on the requirements make it possible for you to transmit high torques in
involved. conjunction with large displacements, even within
Should it be impossible for a guide rod to be used as the smallest mounting spaces.
Application Power train
a torque converter bearing, a so-called C-bracket is 3. Package coupling: it features higher stiffness
then used. The laminate springs incorporated to the values than cardan-joint couplings and responds
C-bracket are able to support significant torques in therefore less sensitively to torque overloads and
conjunction with relatively low stiffness values and, the- frequent shocks.
refore, efficient insulation properties. The cross stiffness
of the laminate springs is very small in this case.

Product advantages
• Integrated height adjustment
• Good insulating properties
• Easy installation
SUPPORT BEARINGS
Product description
Support bearings consist of two conical metal plates

connected by a rubber layer. Supporti bearings can
absorb high radial and axial forces, thus allowing an-
gular movements.
Product advantages

• Various degrees of stiffness can be adjusted with
one and the same building space by modifying
the angle of the rubber layer
Support bearings are mounted in pairs and in pre-

stressed condition. Major loads should be directed to
the bearing in axial direction.
Schwab Vibration Control also offers pairs of support
bearings with an integrated vertical adjustment system.
They make it possible to adjust most easily the height
of the motor-gearbox unit from the axle. The height
can be modified at any time, if necessary, by turning
a screw. The correct adjustment of the height of the
motor-gearbox unit exerts an influence on the flexible
Application Power train | Product Support bearings
coupling excursions and is instrumental, therefore, in

the service lifetime of rubber-metal elements.
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Product advantages
• Integrated height adjustment
SUPPORT BEARINGS
Article No. Outside-ø Inside-ø Installation Installation C axial C radial C axial C radial F axial
DA DI height height per per max.
H H unbraced braced
unbraced braced pair pair
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [kN/mm] [kN/mm] [kN/mm] [N/mm] [kN]
96133 115 40 41 40 130 30 100
54000585 125 54 41.8 40 13 32 25 30
54000884 115 40 42.2 40 11 1.5 32 3.2 40
54001010 115 40 41.3 40 17 34 6.2 40
2121948 120 46 41 40.5 75 50
96734 120 46 41 40 37.5 75 5.2 40
60021742 125 46 41.2 39 11 28 1.8 38
49014124 125 46 40 39 30 60 5 40
596222 125 46 45 5 10
Application Power train | Product Support bearings

Product advantages
• Wide range of applications
• Maintenance free
• Settling value/loading capacity
ULTRA-BUSHINGS
Product description
Ultra-bushings can be supplied as universal mainte-

nance-free articulated elements with various dimensions
and connection geometry designs. Ultra-bushings can
be given radial, axial and torsional shapes, as well
as a cardanic configuration, depending on the de-
sign involved. Ultra-bushings incorporate “pre-stressed”
rubber obtained by calibration. As a result, this has a
positive and lasting impact on service lifetime.
Product advantages
• Maintenance-free
• No transmission of structure-borne noises
• Equalization of process tolerances
• Applicable as a coupling in drives/power trains
• Restricted settling under radial loads
• High loading capacity in radial direction
Ultra-bushings allow a broad range of versatile appli-

cations as bearing elements, as torque converter be-
arings and as coupling joints sustaining high dynamic
loads.
Application Power train | Product Ultra-bushings
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Product advantages
Ultrabushings with bore
Article No. D d I L Crad Cax Ctors Material

[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [kN/mm] [kN/mm] [Nm/°]
2123151 l 22 8 12 20 1.1 0.1 0.2 60 NR 11
90117 l 20 8 35 40 6.8 0.5 0.5 60 NR 11
2123151 l 22 10 15 16 4.0 0.3 0.6 60 NR 11
91089 l 22 10 18.5 20.5 3.7 0.2 0.2 40 NR 11
90112 l 22 10 18.5 20.5 7.0 0.5 0.5 60 NR 11
90007 l 20 10 20 24 14.0 0.7 0.6 60 NR 11
90009 l 22 10 20 24 7.2 0.5 0.6 60 NR 11
90011 l 22 12 24 28 6.5 0.9 0.9 60 NR 11
92683 l 24 12 36 37 15.7 0.8 1.1 60 NR 11
90011 l 25 10 20 24 1.4 0.1 0.2 40 NR 11
90011 l 25 10 20 24 3.8 0.3 0.4 60 NR 11
90011 l 25 12 24 28 8.2 0.5 0.9 60 NR 11
468218 l 28 12 24 28 4.5 0.4 0.9 60 NR 11
49004146 28 12 24 28 4.5 0.4 0.7 60 NR 11
49004146 28 12 24 28 4.5 0.4 0.7 60 AEM 23
90890 30 12 17 18 0.6 0.1 0.2 40 NR 11
90113 l 30 12 17 18 1.5 0.2 0.4 60 NR 11
49035877 30 12 24 28 1.6 0.2 0.3 40 NR 11
90019 l 30 12 24 28 2.8 0.3 0.6 60 NR 11
49035876 30 12 36 40 1.7 0.2 0.4 40 NR 11
90123 l 30 12 36 40 4.0 0.5 0.9 60 NR 11

90028 l 30 16 32 38 13.4 0.9 1.9 60 NR 11
90115 l 32 12 55 59 8.4 0.8 1.4 60 NR 11
90021 l 32 14 28 32 4.0 0.5 1.0 60 NR 11
90117 l 32 16 16 17 1.8 0.4 0.9 60 NR 11
90124 l 32 18 20 20 10.0 0.5 1.7 60 NR 11
93000 l 34 18 25 25 1.4 0.2 0.7 40 NR 11
91567 l 34 18 25 25 4.3 0.6 1.7 60 NR 11
90032 l 34 18 36 42 12.6 1.1 2.5 60 NR 11
90023 l 35 14 28 32 1.1 0.2 0.4 40 NR 11
90023 l 35 14 28 32 2.7 0.4 0.8 60 NR 11
A Aluminum B Niro l available from stock

Product advantages

90032 l 38 20 40 46 16.4 0.9 3.6 60 NR 11
90023 l 40 14 28 34 0.8 0.3 0.8 60 NR 11
90032 l 40 16 32 38 2.7 0.4 1.2 60 NR 11
91270 l 40 20 36 36 10.0 0.7 2.8 60 NR 11
90032 l 40 20 40 46 12.5 0.8 3.2 60 NR 11
464374 40 22 44 50 65 NR 11
90100 l 40 25 40 40 27.5 1.2 5.5 60 NR 11
90100 40 25 40 40 27.5 1.2 5.5 60 NBR 68
90077 40 25 40 46 60 NR 11
90043 l 40 25 50 56 57.1 2.2 9.7 60 NR 11
90043 40 25 50 56 57.1 2.2 9.7 60 NBR 68
90117 l 42 25 22 23 5.0 0.8 3.5 60 NR 11
90137 l 44 20 38 42 2.0 0.3 1.1 40 NR 11
91711 l 44 20 38 42 5.0 0.7 2.6 60 NR 11
A
49043239 44 20 38 42 2.0 0.3 1.1 45 NR 97
A
49043239 44 20 38 42 5.0 0.7 2.6 60 NR 11
91034 45 20 30 30 1.7 0.2 0.8 40 NR 11
91034 l 45 20 30 30 4.1 0.6 2.0 60 NR 11
90032 l 45 20 40 46 5.4 0.7 2.6 60 NR 11
49038502 l 45 20 64 70 14.6 1.1 4.2 60 NR 11
90044 l 45 25 50 56 18.3 1.6 6.4 60 NR 11

90040 l 50 20 40 46 3.4 5.4 2.3 60 NR 11
90100 l 50 24 102 115 15.2 0.9 4.4 40 NR 11
90100 l 50 24 102 115 31.3 2.2 10.6 60 NR 11
90045 l 50 25 50 56 10.0 1.0 5.2 60 NR 11
90045 l 50 30 60 66 14.7 0.8 5.2 40 NR 11
90045 l 50 30 60 66 36.7 1.9 11.5 60 NR 11
A
49043239 55 25 60 55 4.0 0.4 2.5 45 NR 97
A
49043239 55 25 60 55 8.0 1.0 5.1 60 NR 11
90052 l 55 32 64 72 50.5 2.7 19.0 60 NR 11
48
Product advantages

49038047 58 17 38 50 2.5 0.5
90051 l 60 30 60 68 11.8 1.3 9.0 60 NR 11
90089 64 38 80 88 23.1 0.8 11.0 40 NR 11
90089 l 64 38 80 88 56.3 2.6 27.1 60 NR 11
49038502 64 38 80 88 65.0
2129360 64 38 80 88 66.0 2.4
2123324 64 38 80 88 84.0 6.2 73 NR 11
92795 64 40 43 46 1.4 0.1 65 NR 11
91092 l 65 30 70 70 5.2 0.4 3.6 40 NR 11
A
49039435 65 30 70 70 10.5 1.0 8.6 60 NR 11
90052 l 65 36 72 80 19.2 1.8 17.0 60 NR 11
90060 l 65 40 80 88 34.4 2.3 27.7 60 NR 11
49022752 68 38 76 84 62.0
49022714 70 21 33 49 2.4 0.4
90060 l 75 40 80 88 18.67 1.4 20.0 60 NR 11
90063 l 75 45 90 100 55.6 2.3 36.0 60 NR 11
2126170 78 40 50 55 14.0 0.7 47 NR 11
91113 l 78 42 45 45 8.5 1.1
90164 78 42 130 140 4.0
2123151 78 42 130 140 21.5 2.5 2.3 55 NR 11
91424 l 80 45 45 45 7.3 0.9 16.0 60 NR 11

93041 80 45 45 45 125.0 80 NR 11
90173 80 45 45 45 80 NR 11
90066 l 80 50 100 110 94.4 3.8 70.0 60 NR 11
2110797 80 50 100 110 80.0
2110797 80 50 100 110 94.4 3.8 70.0 60 NBR 68
2118899 80 50 100 110 7.2
32.0210.01-NR 85 21 60 69 7.5

Product advantages

2123614 85 28 50 55 3.5 77 NR 11
2129371 85 28 50 55 5.0
2101955 85.5 51 50 56
49021485 90 40 70 82 9.0
49037497 90 45 88 129 67.0
96302 90 55 76 80 43.0 3.1
596303 90 58 76 80 43.0 3.1
96389 92 60 45 45
90106 l 93 58 85 95 33.0 2.3 60.0 60 NR 11
90824 l 93 58 85 95 15.5 1.1 30.0 45 NR 11
90900 l 95 50 100 110 25.5 2.2 38.1 60 NR 11
49043239 95 68 20 24
2128188 98 40 57 87.5 22.0 1.2 62 NR 39
90070 l 100 50 100 110 17.3 1.7 36.0 60 NR 11
2118186 105 55 43 100 55 NR 39
479283 110 68 70 70 47.0 0.5 60 NR 11
96921 l 125 50 138 195 7.9 0.8 17.0 40 NR 11
96141 l 125 50 138 195 19.0 1.9 41.0 60 NR 11
2123151 l 126 70 111 120 52.0 3.2 120 60 NR 11
478356 140 60 140 140 60 NR 13
96165 l 140 100 110 120 116.4 5.1 320 60 NR 11

93789 150 100 125 147 158.0
2118899 150 100 125 147 158.0
96246 l 160 110 170 180 110.0 6.0 440 60 NR 11
96248 l 180 124 220 230 300.0 10.0 1,000 60 NR 11
96248 180 124 220 230 460.0 15.0 1,530 70 NR 11
92699 190 64.5 100 200 1.0
90073 190 75 100 200 1.0
93059 l 218 136 201.6 235 130.0 7.5 1,000 60 NR 11
93059 218 136 201.6 235 130.0 7.5 1,000 60 NBR 68
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Product advantages
Ultrabushings with flat bolt
Article No. D b L l a Crad Cax

[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [kN/mm] [kN/mm]
500546 55 15 64 150 120
49002109 80 100 210 75
2126481 90 21 70 170 130 17-23
A
96165 93 100 176 7
49012891 101 26 100 210 168 1
49057322 110 22 100 185 150 160-220
479283 115 25 97 230 170 3
49012891 115 25 80 210 150
A Bore with longitudinal bolt Ø = 25 mm

Product advantages
• Large cardanic angular displacements
SPHERICAL BEARINGS
Product description
Spherical bearings incorporate a spherical rubber la-

yer which can absorb axial, radial and torsional dis-
placements. Spherical bearings are usually designed
with greater rigidity in radial direction than in axial
direction, and allow greater cardanic angular excursi-
ons, as compared with ultra-bushings.
Spherical bearings consist of an inner ball and an
outer spherical shell which are firmly connected with
each other by means of a vulcanized elastomeric la-
yer. Spherical bearings incorporate “pre-stressed” rub-
ber obtained by calibration and this exerts a positive
and lasting influence on service lifetime, as is also the
case with ultra-bushings.
Product advantages
• Maintenance-free articulation
• Restricted settling under radial loads
• High cardanic stress resistance
• Movements in all directions
Spherical bearings can be supplied with various di-

mensions and designs.
Application Power train | Product Spherical bearings
Schwab Vibration Control provides spherical bearings

with the most diversified dimensions, designs and
loading capacity values, from instrument mounts all
the way through to car couplings exposed to impact
forces exceeding 1,000 kN.
They are particularly suited for use as torque converter
bearings involving large angular displacements and
as articulations subject to high cardanic loads in multi-
bar couplings.
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Product advantages
Spherical mounts with bore
Article No. D d L l
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm]
95129 60 25 25 30
92375 100 53 50 50
93418 100 53 46.5 50
93919 100 45 52 57
49005873 100 46 49 55
96146 100 46 49 55
500552 100 50 48 56
500563 100 53 46.5 50
2114803 100 46 49 55
509887 130 60 87 98
92375 140 80 90 90
477802 140 57 74 135
2124226 140 60 90 100
49016344 171.9 81 120 136
509888 171.9 80 120 138 Application Power train | Product Spherical bearings
596836 172 80 120 138

96835 172 94 120 138
596488 172 80 92 110
500699 172 80 92 110

Product advantages
Spherical mounts with flat bolt
Article No. D b L a l
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm]
90205 90 22 65 130 170
95108 90 20.5 65 130 170
96830 90 20.5 65 130 170
480646 90 17 65 110 140
49024177 90 21 65 152 190
49024176 90 20 65 150 190
479692 90 22 65 120 156
479691 90 22 65 152 192
480498 90 21 65 130 165
509888 90 22 65 130 170
2129439 90 21 70 130 170
65001255 90 21 65 130 170
49031853 90 22 65 135 175
49037734 90 19 65 122 158
92834 110 26 80 150 200
2107553 110 26 80 150 200

2113862 110 22 80 150 200
2122713 110 23.5 80 150 200
2128265 110 25 80 150 200
500742 120 28 90 170 220
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Product advantages
Spherical mounts with conical seat
Article No. l L D B d
92197 73 46 75 28 15
92338 73 46 75 26 15
92716 84 55 71 28.2 12
96001 100 65 85 35.5 16
475717 73 42 65 21.6 12.5
2125195 84 55 70 28.2 12
2127234 82 52 70 28.5 12.5
2127497 77 46 75 32 15
509743 73 42 65 21.6 12.5
49006457 84 55 70 28.2 14.3
49006747 84 55 71 28.2 12
49030882 98 60 100 60 45

Product advantages
Spherical mounts with square seat
Article No. D s L l a
475491 90 36.5 65 136 30
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Product advantages
Spherical mounts with trapezoidal seat
Article No. D b l a L c α
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [°]
2129337 90 17.5 140 110 65 30 60
96830 90 20.5 170 130 65 30 60
49042005 127 - A 176 - A
102 - B
30
92375 140 22 185 150 90 38 60
A
without borehole
B
no connecting faces

Product advantages
Spherical mounts with cylindric seat
Article No. D d L l a
49010892 90 30 65 165 86
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Product advantages
• Wide range of variations
• Sustains high instantaneous loads
• Low settling value
WEDGE-SHAPED LAYER SPRINGS
Product description
Wedge-shaped layer springs consist of radially ar-

ranged elastomeric and metallic layers, the central
wedges and end plates being connected to the cou-
pling elements.
Product advantages
• Maintenance-free element
• Restricted settling under pressure loads
• Transmission of high torques within a small buil-
ding space
• Sustains high instantaneous loads
A wide spectrum of different coupling properties can
be achieved within one and the same building space
by modifying the number and geometry of layers. Very
high and also intermittent torques in couplings can be
transmitted easily, thanks to the great compression stiff-
ness of the layers.
Wedge-shaped layer springs are developed specifi-

cally for couplings incorporating such layer springs.
Application Power train | Product Wedge-shaped layer springs

Their applications range from light rail to standard-gau-
ge railroads. They may also be used in the high-speed
sector by selecting the appropriate geometry and ma-
terial accordingly.

MACHINE MOUNTS
Safely mounted machinery Hydro-mounts

Hydro-mounts, acting as hydraulically damping ela-
On modern rail vehicles, a lot of ancillary equipment stomeric bearings, solve the conflict of goals which
has to be mounted on bearings, below or on top of consists in damping within limited excursions a mass
the car body. stimulated by a broad spectrum of frequencies, as well
Contradictory demands are sometimes made on the as in insulating it acoustically, too. At low frequenci-
bearing elements in this context. On the one hand, es, displacements are restricted as a result of strong
rubber-metal elements must absorb the forces triggered damping effects and hydro-mounts behave just like a
on acceleration and braking and/or by the dynamics pure, slightly dampened rubber-metal component in
of vehicle movements in a reliable way and without acoustical terms.
causing any major distortions. On the other hand, the Especially when low frequencies ranging from 5Hz to
elements should exhibit the softest possible spring cha- 15Hz are triggered as a factor of excitation, a high
racteristic line to prevent structure-borne noises from damping degree is desirable within the natural fre-
being transmitted to the car body. Such requirements quency range of the system, on the one hand, but
can be duly fulfilled by selecting appropriate rubber- appropriate insulating properties surpassing this natu-
metal elements and an adequate geometrical arran- ral frequency (over-damping) are also demanded, on
gement. the other hand.
Increasing importance is being attached to protection
against mechanical vibrations as well as comfort for Conical bearings
passengers and drivers in modern traction units. Hy- Thanks to their special geometrical configuration, co-
dro-mounts can make a valuable contribution towards nical bearings combine a relatively soft vertical spring
the fulfillment of the corresponding legal and normati- characteristic curve with a hard characteristic line in
ve requirements involved. cross direction. As a result, very efficient structure-borne
noise insulation can be combined with the absorption
of high mass forces in cross direction.
The combination with stop and centering disks pre-
Application Machine mounts
vents the elastomeric material from being overloaded

under extreme loads.
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Product advantages
• Damping properties depending on the frequencies
and amplitudes involved
• Integrated spring excursion limitation
HYDRO-MOUNTS
Product description The insulating properties of elastomeric composite

components can be used for higher frequencies.
Hydro-mounts are elastomeric springs with integrated Hydro-mounts are designed in such a way that trans-
hydraulic damping appliances. The bearing element latory stiffness values will rise in the order x, z, y. The
consists of an elastomer-metal composite unit featuring bushings are designed for major loads in radial (z-
supporting areas in V-shape, stops, fluid chambers direction) as well as axial direction (x-direction), but
and overflow channels. they can also absorb minor cardanic and torsional
The composite unit is mounted in an outer sleeve and deformations.
filled with a fluid. Excursion limitations (designed as HD) with or without
any reinforcement are integrated in Z-direction, depen-
Product advantages ding on the design involved.
• Damping properties depending on the frequen

cies and amplitudes involved
• Integrated spring excursion limitation
• All-round rotation
• Easy assembly
• Meets RoHS requirements
Hydro-mounts are particularly suited when low fre-

quencies emerge as an excitation frequency within
the damping system. They achieve a high damping
degree within the natural frequency range of the sy-
stem as well as good insulating properties beyond this
range. Application Machine mounts | Product Hydro-mounts
Vibrations inside the damping system triggering sound-

conducting or radiating effects and primarily entailed
by excitation amplitudes or dynamic forces within the
audible frequency range are significantly reduced.
The hydraulic mechanism integrated to the bushing
with damping properties depending on the frequen-
cies and amplitudes involved is designed for acting
in z-direction. The resonance ratio can be significantly
reduced when gearing the damping maximum degree
of the hydro-mount to the critical frequency (frequency
of resonance) of the spring-mounted mass.

Product advantages
• Wide range of stiffness
• Soft/hard excursion limitations
• Various modes of attachment
WEDGE-SHAPED BEARINGS
Product description
Wedge-shaped bearings consist of an outer V-shape

metal part, of an inner wedge as well as of one or se-
veral shims, if necessary. The metallic components are
connected by vulcanized-on elastomeric layers.
The stiffness ratio in x-, y- and z-direction can be ad-
justed over a broad range by designing the elastome-
ric layers accordingly. “Soft” or “hard” excursion limita-
tions can optionally be achieved in all directions.
Wedge-shaped bearings are prepared for attachment
with screws. Various modes of attachment can be
made according to the specific projects involved.
Wedge-shaped bearings are essentially used for

mounting diesel engines and power packs in light-rail
and subway vehicles.
Application Machine mounts | Product Wedge-shaped bearings
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Product advantages
CONICAL BEARINGS
Product description
Conical bearings dampen vertical vibrations, insulate

structure-borne noises and can absorb strong horizon-
tal forces (e.g. braking forces) at the same time.
Conical bearings are supplied without any washers as
standard components.
The bearing element is composed of one inner and
one outer metal part. The outer metal component is
provided with a multi-hole flange and the inner com-
ponent incorporates a through-hole with or without any
thread, or a threaded blind hole. Both conical metal
parts are connected by means of a vulcanized-on ela-
stomeric layer.
Product advantages

• Independent centering under axial loads
• Meet RoHS requirements
When motors are mounted with adequately arranged

conical bearings, the torque is softly dampened, thus
Application Machine mounts | Product Conical bearings
leading to a reduction in the vibrations directed to the
fastening points and, therefore, to a smoother running
behavior.
The dead weight should primarily be absorbed in lon-
gitudinal direction (+Z).
Schwab Vibration Control’s range of conical bearings
includes a large number of different versions offering
optimal solutions to any conceivable cases of appli-
cation/assembly. Pull-off securing appliances can be
made, too.

Freudenberg Schwab Freudenberg Schwab
Vibration Control GmbH & Co. KG Vibration Control AG

Contact Data
16727 Velten 8134 Adliswil

Germany Switzerland
Phone +49 3304 365 0 Phone +41 44 711 17 17
Fax +49 3304 365 110 Fax +41 44 710 05 42
info@schwab-vc.com info@schwab-vc.com
www.schwab-vc.com www.schwab-vc.com
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Vibration Control Technology

Railway
Catalogue
Vibration Control
Freudenberg Schwab Vibration Control GmbH & Co. KG Freudenberg Schwab Vibration Control AG
16727 Velten, Germany 8134 Adliswil, Switzerland
Edition 2015
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Application - Primary level P. 11

Application – Secondary level P. 34

Application – Power train P. 43

Application – Machine mounts P. 60

Schwab Vibration Control | Applications and Products 3

Schwab Vibration Control

Schwab Vibration Control combines decades of expe-

Today, it is a renowned supplier and service provider

Substantial experience, applications know how, calcu-

Market-driven innovations complete our technical ex-

We define objectives and work out solutions together

Our solid reputation as a competent partner for vibra-

Our system solutions for all rail vehicles

With our components rail vehicles get more

We are happy to answer all your questions around our

Schwab Vibration Control

Schwab Vibration Control | Applications and Products 5

Geometry / Construction type

Supporting bearings Ultra-bushings

Spherical bearings Wedge-shaped layer Spring pad Longitudinal rods

Conical springs Chevron springs Doughnut springs Hydro-mounts

Frame support bearings Laminate springs Spring shims Wedge-shaped bearings

Axle-guide bearings Axle-guide rods Hydraulic axle-guide Conical bearings

Schwab Vibration Control | Applications and Products 7

Elastomer materials Chloroprene rubber (CR)

a targeted material optimization process. 100

The influence of temperature

Schwab Vibration Control | Applications and Products 9

In principle the calculating stress-number curves

Product description Schwab Vibration Control will, in any case, be your

Schwab Vibration Control | Applications and Products 11

Product description Field of application

Our experience with the operation of several 10,000

Chevron springs are elastomeric springs with dome-

The special construction of Chevron springs makes it

Chevron springs are used on all rail vehicles – from

TRAM all the way through to railcar.

Schwab Vibration Control | Applications and Products 13

Article No. a l1 l2 b1 b2 h α β cz cy cx Fz.stat2)

The damping function is assumed with this type of

A doughnut spring features a small overall height, as

Doughnut springs are primarily used in freight-car bo-

Schwab Vibration Control | Applications and Products 15

FRAME SUPPORT BEARINGS

The frame support bearing combines a helical spring

• Long spring excursions in the steel spring

Frame supporting bearings are used in conjunction

Laminate springs usually consist of plane-parallel

• Laminate springs prevent structure-borne noises

Laminate springs are primarily used in the light-rail sec-

Application Primary level | Product Laminate spring

Schwab Vibration Control | Applications and Products 17

Schwab Vibration Control | Applications and Products 19

Spring shims reduce the transmission of structure-borne

Spring shims from Schwab Vibration Controlare cha-

his requirements. RR 00107 001 252 252 152 152 20

RR 00749 001 210 199 60 65,5 35 29

Spring shims from Schwab Vibration Control can be

well as subway trains and TRAMS are equipped with

54000698 NR 275 130 50,4 48 8.72 6.1