Superior Performance Railway Steering Knuckle Spindle for Locomotive & Railcar

Overview of The steering knuckle arm

The steering knuckle arm of rail vehicles, as key load-bearing components in rail transit equipment, their technical characteristics are directly related to the reliability and safety of vehicle operation. As the core hub of the running gear of rail vehicles, the technological evolution of this component has always followed the development path of “high reliability, long service life and intelligence”. From breakthroughs in materials science to innovations in structural mechanics and then to the integration of intelligent monitoring technology, modern steering knuckles have developed into composite functional components integrating mechanical load-bearing, dynamic regulation, and state perception, providing fundamental guarantees for the safe operation of rail transit equipment.

The Material and structural characteristics of The steering knuckle arm

Resolution of structural characteristics

(1) material technology innovation of modern steering knuckle widely used high strength low alloy cast steel (ZG25MnCrNiMo), through vacuum molding precision casting technology, the yield strength of more than 450 mph. The surface adopts a dual-medium quenching process to form a hardened layer with a depth of up to 5mm, with a Rockwell hardness of HRC55-60, which is 40% higher in wear resistance than the traditional process.

(2) the topology optimization design based on finite element analysis for structural topology optimization, the formation of asymmetric stiffener layout. Typical structure characteristics include: design of conical journal: taper ratio 1:10, cooperation with interference quantity 0.08 0.12 mm fan support plate: (12-18 mm) thickness gradient design stress diffusion slot: adopt R20mm arc transition

(3) the modular assembly system adopts HSK63 hydraulic interference fit system, assembly accuracy grade IT6. Equipped with self-lubricating copper alloy bushings (CuSn8P) with a friction coefficient of ≤0.08, it achieves a maintenance-free cycle of up to 800,000 kilometers.

The Features of The steering knuckle arm

The performance index system

(1) the dynamic load characteristics of the axial dynamic load capacity, maximum load 300 kn bending stiffness (EN13261 standard): 8 x 10 ^ 4 or higher fatigue life N · m/rad: a 5 million – cycle (ISO12107 standard)

(2) the environmental adaptability of temperature tolerance: To 40 ℃ to + 120 ℃ keep stable performance under the condition of salt fog protection: 1000 hours salt spray test with no red rust (ISO9227) vibration spectrum tolerance: 5-2000 hz random vibration (IEC61373 Cat. 1)

(3) safety design set up triple protection mechanism of the failure: Main bearing area safety coefficient of 2.5 or higher secondary load path acuity 1.2 times the design capacity operating load fault early warning slot (V groove depth of 2 mm) to realize

The Functions of The steering knuckle arm

Function realization mechanism of crack extension warning for load transfer system by 3 d surface contact six degrees of freedom constraints: radial load, axial load borne by the conical fitting surface: Passed on thrust flange bending load: scattered by the fan support plate dynamic compensation mechanism integrated radial clearance compensation device: the initial assembly clearance: 0.3 0.5 mm hydraulic compensation scope: + / – 1.2 mm Angle compensation ability: + / – 0.5 ° MEMS sensor embedded intelligent monitoring function: Three-way accelerometer (range plus or minus 50 g) temperature sensor (55 ℃ ~ + 125 ℃) gauge group (120 Ω, gate length 3 mm) to realize vibration characteristic spectrum (0 to 5 KHZ) real-time acquisition, data wireless transmission through the WIA – PA agreement.

The technical development of The steering knuckle arm

The technical development trend of a new generation of steering knuckles is multi-functional integrated direction: the perception structure: embedded fiber Bragg grating sensor, strain field distributed monitoring phase change energy storage design: adopt microcapsule phase change material, realize the dynamic management of frictional heat gradient materials application: preparation of WC – Co gradient by laser cladding wear-resisting layer.

The package of The steering knuckle arm

Polybag+Carton box+Wooden case/Pallet, according to customer’s request

Company Profile

Luoyang Fonyo Heavy Industries Co., Ltd,founded in 1998,is a manufacturer in cast railway parts.Our factory covers an area of 72,600㎡, with more than 300 employees, 32 technicians, including 5 senior engineers, 11 assistant engineers, and 16 technicians.Our production capacity is 30,000 tons per year.

Currently, we mainly produce casting, machining, and assembly for locomotive,railcar,high-speed trains, mining equipment, wind power,etc. Our products have been exported to Russia, the United States, Germany, Argentina, Japan, France, South Africa, Italy and other countries.

FAQS

Q1: Are you a manufacturer or trading company?
A:We are a manufacturer. Our company was founded in 1998, with nearly 30 years in casting industry, a total area of 72,600㎡, with a factory building area of 51,000㎡.
Q2. What are your main products?
A: We primarily focus on steel casting, iron casting, finished product machining, and component assembly production.
Q3: How precision can you produce casting parts?
A: We have the capability of producing casting parts with different casting processes. The production is strictly comply with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO45001,EN15085, IRIS.
Q4. Can you produce according to the samples?
 Yes, we can produce by your samples or technical drawings. We can build drawings for you after we get your samples too.
Q5: How do you do Quality Control before delivery?
A: Quality inspection is a very important factor to guarantee the quality of steel casting parts. We follow 3 times of inspection during the whole production process. And we will provide material testing report, dimensional testing report, and mechanical properties testing report to our clients before delivery.

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Contact:Cathy Xu
Email:sales@railwaypart.com
Mobile:008615515321683