AB-IR Pneumatic Retarder
The AB-IR is the newest patented addition to Trackside Services' line of pneumatic retarders. It is the best application for car cut stabilization and distributed speed control. This pneumatic tangent point/pin pull retarder is utilized in freight railroad yards, coal facilities and port authorities.
Benefits:
- Pneumatic bladder design allows for pressure adjustments up or down in seconds
- Proven reliability in temperatures to -50 degrees F
- All bearings and slides are greaseless and maintenance free
- Minimal air consumption
- Fast response – breakaway protection prevents costly accidents
- Eliminates need for setting hand brakes
- Alleviates safety concerns with all equipment located in gauge
- All components located above top of tie
- Precise speed control eliminates or reduces costly damage to rail cars
- Increases productivity in load/unload applications
- Steel tie construction maintains exact rail gauge
