Links

Rail vehicle links, including traction, torque reaction, motor nose, LIM lateral and anti-roll bar links.

Links are subjected to various loads and misalignments, therefore the rubber bushes are specifically designed to accommodate radial, torsional and conical movements. Bush characteristics also play an important part in the overall link performance and coupled with the ability to accommodate the required misalignments bush profile is also very important in meeting the necessary stiffnesses.    

Link bodies are manufactured from a range of materials. SG iron, cast steel, steel forging or flame cut steel are the most popular depending on the strength, weight, physical size, availability and cost constraints of each application.

Composites will be considered where the weight relative to strength is a critical factor.