Air Brake System
AssemblyCompressor, reservoirs, and control valves supplying the locomotive and the train brake pipe. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Air Brake System parts and their functions
5 top-level parts · 13 parts in total · full bill of materials below
| # | Part | Qty | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Compressor 4 parts | 1× | Multi-cylinder reciprocating compressor charging the main reservoirs. |
| 2 | Main Reservoir | 2× | Steel air tank storing compressed air for braking and controls. |
| 3 | Automatic Brake Valve | 1× | Driver-operated valve setting train brake pipe pressure. |
| 4 | Distributor Valve | 1× | Control valve applying locomotive brakes in response to brake pipe changes. |
| 5 | Air Dryer | 1× | Desiccant dryer removing moisture from compressed air. |
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Bill of materials for Air Brake System
5 top-level lines · 9 rows shown · 13 parts total · indented to 3 levels| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
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| 1 | Air Compressor 4 parts | freight-locomotive-air-compressor | 1× | 1 | 8 | assembly |
| 1.1 | Compressor Cylinder | freight-locomotive-compressor-cylinder | 3× | 3 | · | part |
| 1.2 | Compressor Crankshaft | freight-locomotive-compressor-crank | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 1.3 | Ball Bearing | ball-bearing | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 1.4 | O-Ring Set | oring-set | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 2 | Main Reservoir | freight-locomotive-main-reservoir | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 3 | Automatic Brake Valve | freight-locomotive-brake-valve | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Distributor Valve | freight-locomotive-distributor-valve | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 5 | Air Dryer | freight-locomotive-air-dryer | 1× | 1 | · | part |
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Where the air brake system is used
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🇨🇳Foxconn
foxconn.com ↗
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Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| flex.com ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| dixoninfo.com ↗ | Noida, IN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| bydelectronic.com ↗ | Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| venture.com.sg ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |