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Rail Industry Component:
Amsted Rail - Brakes: Truck-Mounted Brake

Amsted Rail - Brakes


Ellcon's lightweight truck-mounted brake has been proven in service for more than 25 years to be reliable and require low maintenance, the company says. Its double-acting slack adjuster, which prevents loss in brake shoe force caused by shoe and wheel wear, adjusts both air and hand brake travel. The Model 8500 accommodates 2-inch-thick composition shoes and uses standard brake beams.