Metalastik® type Chevron Springs

Application
Metalastik® Chevron Springs are operating world wide springs in a ’vee’ configuration enabling shear and
in a diversity of service applications including LRV, compression compliance within the rubber elements.
Metro, Freight wagons, High Speed Passenger Coaches Improved ride characteristics are provided with the
and Locomotives. Axlebox load capacities range from advantages of simplicity, long service life and low
16 kN to 120 kN and vertical deflections from 12 maintenance costs.
mm to 100 mm. Abutting end plates can be produced in light alloy to
match with similar material interfaces at the axlebox
or vehicle frame.
Features At the design stage the included angle of the chevron
Chevron Springs provide three modes of flexibility for metal plate can be varied between 90 deg. and 140
axlebox primary suspensions. deg.. To provide specific optimised stiffness characte-
Suspension properties are achieved by fitting the ristics requested bogie designers.
 Metalastik® type Chevron Springs
Spring characteristics
Vertical KZ
F. vertical

ear
F.

F. sh
res
Longitudinal KX u lta
nt

F. vertical
F. resultant F. co
mpre
ssiv e

t
ltan
Lateral KY esu
F. r
sive
m pres
F. co
STIFFNESSES (K)
α FORCES (F)

The three modes of flexibility for axlebox springs is at the journal centre height. If the be above the journal centre height .
suspension are shown here. Springs are fitted elastic centre is above or below the centre of The temperature at the axlebox faces
inclined at an angle to the vertical axis, the journal, the longitudinal stiffness at the adjoining the Chevron springs should not
loading the rubber layers in shear and journal will be less than the value quoted. exceed 60 degrees C.
compression. Metalastik® Chevron springs may be fitted A typical force diagram is shown above.
Values quoted for lateral and longitudinal to two bearing or single self-aligning bearing
stiffness may vary with vertical deflection. axleboxes. For stability with self aligning
The longitudinal stiffness value applies bearings, the elastic centre of the Chevron
when the elastic centre of the two Chevron springs in their laden position should not

Installation Spring fixings

G dz R S T

The vertical deflection (dz) may vary

due to creep, Joule effect and stiffness
tolerances. Shims (G) should be
included for height adjustment. V W
Shims (H) are sometimes necessary
for accurate alignment of axles. Springs can be supplied with alternative inner metal methods of location as
shown in the diagram, namely with cross bar (R), dowel pins (S), or edge
+0 location (T). Location on the bogie frame is normally on the plate edge.
D -1 Springs can be supplied with brackets for direct and easy fitting to the
bogie frame (ref . figs V & W)

CLASSIFICATION
Springs listed on the following pages are classified in the following ranking
-0.5° +1.0°
-1.0° -0.5° order :
1) Chevron angle - 90o, 106o, 120o and 140o.
2) Listings in each of the above groups are then ranked progressively in
terms of deflection capacity followed by static load capacity.
Footnote
The Chevron springs listed are a selection from the Metalastik® range. New designs can be
Tolerances produced to suit special requirements, including bracketed versions. Stiffness values quoted are
Tolerances at the adjoining faces for preferred rubber hardness of 50 deg. shore. Other hardnesses are available. The installation
should be as shown. included angles (α) may be varied to suit customer requirements.
 Metalastik® type Chevron Springs

B
Chevron Vertical KZ

Springs Longitudinal KX
A
C
Lateral KY

STIFFNESSES (K)

F. vertical

F. resultant
E Ø F

D
α
FORCES (F)
Vertical deflection, load and all stiffnesses refer to two Chevron springs at one axlebox
90o Chevron Angle 11-25 mm Vertical Deflection Parts listed are a selection of a wider range, details of which are available on request.

Product No 17-1085 17-1084 17-1211 17-0424 17-1344 17-0375

Vertical Load (kN) 19 24 27 19 27 35

Vertical Deflection (mm) 11 11 11 19 19 25
Vertical Stiffness (kN/mm) 1.7 2.1 2.4 1.0 1.4 1.4
Lateral Stiffness (kN/mm) 2.1 4 5.0 1.1 3.9 2.5
Longitudinal Stiffness (kN/mm) 8 11 14 3 10 6
Installed angle (αo) 40 40 40 40 40 40
Dimension A mm 112 152 190 127 165 200
Dimension B mm 14.3 14.3 14.3 29 29 32
Dimension C mm 125 165 203 178 152 216
Dimension D mm 91 91 91 88 88 113
Dimension E mm 110 110 110 126 126 209
Dimesnion F mm 84 84 84 76 76 121
Mass weight (kg) 2.5 3.4 4.2 3.6 4.6 7.6

106o Chevron Angle 33-45 mm Vertical Deflection Parts listed are a selection of a wider range, details of which are available on request.

Product No 17-1964 17-2167 17-1083 17-1593 17-1963 17-1760 17-1453 17-1153

Vertical Load (kN) 25 58 82 94 32 41 63 90

Vertical Deflection (mm) 33 34 34 41 43 45 45 45
Vertical Stiffness (kN/mm) 0.7 1.7 2.4 2.3 0.8 0.9 1.4 2.0
Lateral Stiffness (kN/mm) 1.25 3.8 7.2 10 1.5 4.2 7.6 7.0
Longitudinal Stiffness (kN/mm) 13.5 18 33 46 12 10 19 32
Installed angle (αo) 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22
Dimension A mm 185 165 197 227 169 188 227 203
Dimension B mm 48 48 48 48 38 29 44 64
Dimension C mm 229 216 248 270 223 282 301 273
Dimension D mm 104 115 115 130 125 150 150 150
Dimension E mm 130 231 231 265 176 252 273 252
Dimension F mm 100 152 152 175 132 152 157 152
Mass weight (kg) 6 13.3 15.4 17 9 19 22.7 21
Trelleborg Industrial AVS operates a policy of continuous improvement and development. We reserve the right to change design and specification of our products without prior notification or alteration of literature.
We will not be held responsible for any danger or damage incurred through improper use or installation.
 Metalastik® type Chevron Springs

Chevron Vertical KZ
B

Springs Longitudinal KX
A
C
Lateral KY

STIFFNESSES (K)

F. vertical

F. resultant
E Ø F

D
α
FORCES (F)
Vertical deflection, load and all stiffnesses refer to two Chevron springs at one axlebox

120o Chevron Angle 21-32 mm Vertical Deflection Parts listed are a selection of a wider range, details of which are available on request.

Product No 17-1610 17-1866 17-0888 17-0508 17-2023 17-1747 17-1525

Vertical Load (kN) 35 33 39 55 35 26 35

Vertical Deflection (mm) 21 30 30 30 31 32 32
Vertical Stiffness (kN/mm) 1.7 1.1 1.3 1.8 1.15 0.8 1.2
Lateral Stiffness (kN/mm) 3.5 3.6 3.1 3.7 2.6 0.7 2.0
Longitudinal Stiffness (kN/mm) 25 16 25 30 6 0.9 13
Installed angle (αo) 22 22 22 22 24 22 22
Dimension A 181 176 138 176 260 200 225
Dimension B 23 30 30 30 60 50 62
Dimension C 210 216 178 216 269 213 260
Dimension D 64 88 88 88 110 95 95
Dimension E 159 192 192 192 136 120 140
Dimension F 116 143 143 143 120 115 120
Mass weight (kg) 4.6 8.3 8.2 10.4 11 5.5 7.0

120o Chevron Angle 35-40 mm Vertical Deflection Parts listed are a selection of a wider range, details of which are available on request.

Product No 17-2057 17-2085 17-1676 17-1371 17-0885 17-1727 17-1376

Vertical Load (kN) 40 47 24 32 40 40 48

Vertical Deflection (mm) 35 36 40 40 40 40 40
Vertical Stiffness (kN/mm) 1.1 1.3 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.0 1.2
Lateral Stiffness (kN/mm) 2.6 3.2 1.0 3.0 2.0 1.5 1.8
Longitudinal Stiffness (kN/mm) 1.2 16 6 10 17 20 26
Installed angle (αo) 30 24 22 22 22 22 22
Dimension A 262 225 251 146 127 169 194
Dimension B 68 50 65 40 40 38 38
Dimension C 262 255 260 197 178 223 248
Dimension D 147 93 109 115 115 116 116
Dimension E 202 150 130 203 203 181 181
Dimension F 130 145 138 143 143 132 132
Mass weight (kg) 12 8 8 12.3 8.3 8.6 9.8
Trelleborg Industrial AVS operates a policy of continuous improvement and development. We reserve the right to change design and specification of our products without prior notification or alteration of literature.
We will not be held responsible for any danger or damage incurred through improper use or installation.
 Metalastik® type Chevron Springs

B
Chevron Vertical KZ

Springs Longitudinal KX
A
C
Lateral KY

STIFFNESSES (K)

F. vertical

F. resultant
E Ø F

D
α
FORCES (F)
Vertical deflection, load and all stiffnesses refer to two Chevron springs at one axlebox

120o Chevron Angle 40-56 mm Vertical Deflection Parts listed are a selection of a wider range, details of which are available on request.

Product No 17-1331 17-1467 17-1001 17-1574 17-1457 17-1151 17-1786

Vertical Load (kN) 56 56 84 31 56 61 56

Vertical Deflection (mm) 40 40 40 51 51 51 56
Vertical Stiffness (kN/mm) 1.4 1.4 2.1 0.6 1.1 1.2 1.0
Lateral Stiffness (kN/mm) 3.0 4.6 3.6 1.8 3.0 1.6 3.7
Longitudinal Stiffness (kN/mm) 27 24 37 7 13 23 13
Installed angle (αo) 22 22 22 22 22 22 22
Dimension A 165 200 191 178 253 178 240
Dimension B 40 40 40 57 90 57 82
Dimension C 216 255 241 241 318 241 266
Dimension D 116 116 116 149 149 149 162
Dimension E 223 223 203 202 202 202 244
Dimension F 165 165 143 116 116 116 160
Mass weight (kg) 10.5 13.5 127 11.1 16 11.8 18.6

140o Chevron Angle 59-78 mm Vertical Deflection Parts listed are a selection of a wider range, details of which are available on request.

Product No 17-2003 17-2185 17-1621

Vertical Load (kN) 47 32 62

Vertical Deflection (mm) 69 71 78
Vertical Stiffness (kN/mm) 0.6 0.45 0.8
Lateral Stiffness (kN/mm) 0.25 0.35 0.4
Longitudinal Stiffness (kN/mm) 3.2 1.7 6.5
Installed angle (αo) 26 26 22
Dimension A 280 280 280
Dimension B 114 114 123
Dimension C 271 271 230
Dimension D 200 200 198
Dimension E 208 208 230
Dimension F 204 204 226
Mass weight (kg) 21 21 25.5
Trelleborg Industrial AVS operates a policy of continuous improvement and development. We reserve the right to change design and specification of our products without prior notification or alteration of literature.
We will not be held responsible for any danger or damage incurred through improper use or installation.
Metalastik® type Chevron Springs

Reg. no. 21-00069-01 08 03

Trelleborg Industrial AVS, 1 Hoods Close, Leicester LE4 2BN, UK. Tel: +44 116 267 0300. Fax: +44 116 267 0301.
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