Standard

Passenger Wheel Set Assembly

Abstract

This standard provides the minimum requirements for the assembly of rail vehicle wheel sets. It also addresses training requirements, safety implications and the technical rationale for certain practices..

Document History
Document Number Version Publication Date Publication Related Information
APTA PR-M-S-019-17 06/09/2017 Published Current

Keywords

axle, interference, press fit, wheel, wheel assembly, wheel set geometry

Summary

This document establishes a standard for minimum requirements for passenger wheel set assembly. It combines industry best practices and establishes limits and ranges on certain parameters associated with wheel set assembly.

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