Long-stroke buffers absorb shock

IMPACT speeds of 12 km/h or less will produce a maximum acceleration of 10m/s2 using the 1g buffer from Schwab Verkehrstechnik. Designed to UIC standards, the buffer is designed to be used instead of long-stroke impact absorbers, which can increase the cost of rolling stock by requiring heavy mountings.

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