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Coil Springs
by Amsted Rail
Overview
Amsted Rail's coil springs are manufactured with excellent process control ensuring consistency of dimensional, metallurgical, and functional properties. Engineers custom design springs for demanding requirements. All processes include shot-peening and heat-treating. The company has over 75 years of experience, with freight car weights increasing from 70 to 110 tons. Each railcar requires 50 to 60 springs.
Key features
- ▸Excellent process control for dimensional, metallurgical, and functional consistency
- ▸Custom design for demanding requirements
- ▸All springs include shot-peening and heat-treating
- ▸Capable of manufacturing springs for increasing axle loads (from 70 to 110 tons over 75 years)
- ▸Innovative, cost-effective manufacturing process with shortest turnaround time
- ▸50 to 60 springs per railcar for superior ride performance
