Side Bearer Pad

The side bearers are fitted to the side of the bogie on freight wagonsand  provide support for the railcar body. During rotation of the bogie the  centre pivot liner and the two side bearers work together, and due to the  defined coefficient of friction and a specified turning torque, safe  operation of therail vehicle can thus be guaranteed. The components are  used outdoors andare therefore exposed to all of the different seasons,  with wide-ranging temperature fluctuations and precipitation.