SPRING DETAILS OF LHB
COACHES
By R. Kushwaha
MSTC/NER/GKP
SPRING DETAILS OF LHB COACH
[Link].1 (Ref-Camtech Manual)
LOAD TEST CHART FOR SPRINGS OF FIAT BOGIE OF LHB COACH
LOAD TEST CHART FOR SPRINGS OF FIAT BOGIE OF LHB COACH
PL No. Nomenclature No. Free Wire Outer Inner Height under Colour
(Drg of Height Dia Dia Dia Load Code
No) Coils KGF mm
PRIMARY OUTER SPRING
AC Two Tier
AC Three Tier
(1267411)
33503035
Pantry Car
264+
AC Ist Class 5.5 324.5 38 257 181+3/-0 2948 Green
0/-4
AC Chair
Car(Ist)
AC Chair Car
LOAD TEST CHART FOR SPRINGS OF FIAT BOGIE OF LHB COACH
PL No. Nomenclature No. Free Wire Outer Inner Height under Colour
(Drg of Height Dia Dia Dia Load Code
No) Coils
KGF mm
PRIMARY OUTER SPRING
33500368
(1277142)
252+
Power Car 5.75 337 40 259 179+3/-0 4825 Yellow
0/-4
LOAD TEST CHART FOR SPRINGS OF FIAT BOGIE OF LHB COACH
PL No. Nomenclature No. Free Wire Outer Inner Height under Colour
(Drg of Height Dia Dia Dia Load Code
No) Coils
KGF mm
PRIMARY INNER SPRING
33503047
(1267412)
AC Two Tier
Pantry Car
AC Ist Class 264+
7.5 324.5 26 164 112+3/-0 1736 Green
AC Chair 0/-4
Car(Ist)
AC Chair Car
LOAD TEST CHART FOR SPRINGS OF FIAT BOGIE OF LHB COACH
PL No. Nomenclature No. Free Wire Outer Inner Height under Colour
(Drg of Height Dia Dia Dia Load Code
No) Coils
KGF mm
PRIMARY INNER SPRING
33500356
(1277143)
Power Car
252+
7.8 337 27 165 111+3/-0 2690 Yellow
0/-4
AC Three Tier
LOAD TEST CHART FOR SPRINGS OF FIAT BOGIE OF LHB COACH
PL No. Nomenclature No. Free Wire Outer Inner Height under Colour
(Drg of Height Dia Dia Dia Load Code
No) Coils
KGF mm
SECONDARY OUTER SPRING
33503060
(1269514)
AC Two Tier
Pantry Car
AC Ist Class 512+
6.6 707 50 418 318+3/-0 4796 Green
AC Chair 0/-5
Car(Ist)
AC Chair Car
LOAD TEST CHART FOR SPRINGS OF FIAT BOGIE OF LHB COACH
PL No. Nomenclature No. Free Wire Outer Inner Height under Colour
(Drg of Height Dia Dia Dia Load Code
No) Coils KGF mm
SECONDARY OUTER SPRING
33500400
(1268836)
Power Car
Side -II 515+
7 702 55 427 317+3/-0 6041 Yellow
0/-5
AC Three Tier
Power Car 512+
1
(1277146
3350038
Side -I 7 708 56 429 315+3/-0 7291 0/-5 Blue
LOAD TEST CHART FOR SPRINGS OF FIAT BOGIE OF LHB COACH
PL No. Nomenclature No. Free Wire Outer Inner Height under Colour
(Drg of Height Dia Dia Dia Load Code
No) Coils
KGF mm
SECONDARY INNER SPRING
33503059
(1269513)
AC Two Tier
Pantry Car
AC Ist Class
AC Chair 280+ 468+
8.3 663 34 212 2575 Green
0/-2 0/-5
Car(Ist)
AC Chair Car
AC Three Tier
LOAD TEST CHART FOR SPRINGS OF FIAT BOGIE OF LHB COACH
PL No. Nomenclature No. Free Wire Outer Inner Height mm Colour
(Drg of Height Dia Dia Dia under Code
No) Coils Load
KGF
SECONDARY INNER SPRING
(1268837)
33500393
Power Car 280+ 471+
8.5 658 37 206 3488 Yellow
Side -II 0/-2 0/-5
Power Car 468+
281+
Side -I 8.7 664 38 205 3947 0/-5 Blue
(1277145)
33500370
0/-2
PAIRING
OF
SPRINGS
ALIGNMENT DEVIATION
( SPRING PAIRING)
• The difference between the alignment deviations of the two outer
springs not to exceed 4mm and that of the inner springs 8mm.
– A - B = 4 mm max, C - D = 8 mm max
• In addition, the outer and inner springs with the greater alignment
deviations must be situated in the same spring assembly, that is:
– If A greater than B, C should be greater than D
A C D B
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MARKING ON SPRING
– ALUMINIUM BAND –
Indicates positive direction
of the alignment deviation
Copper
Band Aluminum – COPPER BAND – Gives
band length of the spring under test
load and the value of the
alignment deviation
– STAMPING ON FLAT
PORTION – Gives month
& year of manufacture and
running serial number.
Stamping
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PAIRING OF SPRINGS
• Each flexi coil spring is provided with the
following markings:
– The positive directions of the alignment
deviations is indicated with an aluminum
coloured tape (secured tightly and wound
twice around the spring)
– The length of the spring under test load and
the value of the alignment deviation (in mm)
are printed on a copper band.
– Brazing of bands being recommended
to the firms
• Standard method of marking
internationally
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PRIMARY SPRING ORIENTATION
For proper load transfer and to prevent breakage of spring the orientation of spring must
be followed as per the diagram
INNER AND OUTER PRIMARY SPRINGS
TYPES
SPRING SIZES
Primary Spring (mm) Secondary Spring (mm)
Inner Spring Outer Spring Inner Spring Outer Spring
Free Wire Free Wire Free Wire Free Wire
Height Dia. Height Dia. Height Dia. Height Dia.
LWFAC 324.5 26 324.5 38 663 34 707 50
LWACCW/ 324.5 26 324.5 38 663 34 707 50
LWSCZAC
LWACCN 337 27 324.5 38 663 34 702 55
LWCBAC 324.5 26 324.5 38 663 34 707 50
LWLRRM 337 27 337 40 658 37 702 55
(Luggage)
LWLRRM 337 27 337 40 664 38 708 57
(Guard Side)
PAIRING OF SECONDARY SPRINGS
Alignment Deviation: New Springs: Old Springs:
The difference between the alignment Outer Springs Outer Springs
deviations of the springs may therefore not A – B max. = 4 mm. A – B max.= 8mm.
exceed for:
Laid Length:
Inner Springs Inner Springs
The difference between the “length over C – D max = 8 mm. C – D max= Must
test load” of the two outer springs may not be taken into
not exceed 2 mm. consideration
The outer & inner springs with the
greater alignment deviation must be
situated in the same spring assembly
The above arrangement is of bolster springs (outer & inner) as
fitted in one LHB Bogie.
Aluminum plastic band of outer spring to be kept outer top side &
for inner spring to be kept inner top side.
PAIRING OF SECONDARY SPRINGS
SPRING MARKING:
An aluminum plastic adhesive band is
secured tightly & wound twice
around the spring. It is indicating
positive direction of the alignment
deviation.
An non ferrous metal band is secured
tightly &wound around the spring on
which length of the spring under test
load & the value of the alignment
deviation (in mm) is printed.
Mfg year, Sr. no & trademark is embossed on every spring at bottom coil
Re-arranging missing bands
( Spring Pairing )
• In case, any band is found missing, the spring
number should be advised to the manufacturer
• The manufacturers will generate a new band using
spring information available with them.
– This process already being followed by Western
Railway.
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Thanks