Air Reservoir Tank 11 L / 17 L / 40 L / 60 L / 80 L / 160 L Air Brake System Parts

Air Reservoir Tank 11 L / 17 L / 40 L / 60 L / 80 L / 160 L Air Brake System Parts

1. Brief introductions:

The air brake system serves as the primary braking method for freight cars on railways, relying on compressed air from a compressor to generate braking force. An air reservoir acts as a high-pressure tank that stores this compressed air produced by the compressor. Wherever there is a need for compressed air, an air reservoir must be present. Depending on the specific roles within the air brake systems, various types of air reservoirs exist, such as the main air reservoir, auxiliary air reservoir, release air reservoir, and working air reservoir, among others. Air reservoirs are essential components for railway locomotives, freight cars, metro trains, and urban rail vehicles. Typically, each vehicle is equipped with two to three air reservoirs.

An air reservoir is attached to the frame under railway vehicles using its lifting lug and secured with bolts. This reservoir primarily consists of the tank body, end cover, flange, lifting lug, and pipe joint, all of which are constructed and welded from stainless steel or aluminum alloy. The process to manufacture the air reservoir includes the following steps:

Rounding the tank body - painting with oil - aligning the cylinder - welding the longitudinal seams of the tank body - putting together the tank head - welding the circumferential seams - grinding the welds - using welding tools - attaching lifting lugs - welding these lugs - testing with air and water pressure.

2. Main parameters:

3. All the air reservoirs we offer: