Mass transit industry – Face-Plate Diaphragm
Face Plate diaphragm
The Face Plate diaphragm is our mid-range model and uses time-tested technology that has proven its reliability on intercity railway cars for nearly 40 years.
It is made from an elastomer that meets the mass transit industry’s fire, smoke, and toxicity standards.
1 A plate coated with a phenolic compound is installed at the front to increase durability.
2 Car sills are equipped with shear mount rubber shock absorbers.
3 The diaphragm is moulded as a single, seamless part using our time-tested Flex 35 neoprene that meets the mass transit industry’s fire, smoke, and toxicity standards.
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Moulding a flat-sided diaphragm 1
The neoprene diaphragm is moulded as a single part.
Moulding a flat-sided diaphragm 2
The diaphragm is seamless, without any seams or spliced joints.
Assembling a flat-sided diaphragm
A complete diaphragm features a stainless steel face plate coated with a phenolic compound to increase wear resistance.
Flat-Plate diaphragm standards compliance
The neoprene diaphragm meets the U.S. Federal Railway Administration (FRA—part 238) specifications for fire, smoke, and toxicity.
Flat-Plate diaphragm applications
This type of diaphragm is also used on intercity passenger trains.
