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SURA thermostable wheel

A patented, curved S-shaped wheel design built to withstand severe tread braking.

A railway wheel being machined in a production plant

4 sizes

730, 760, 840 and 920 mm

Patented design

Built to stay true under severe braking.

Sumcor offers a complete range of tread-braked wheels approved according to EN 13979-1 and UIC 510-5.

The special curved S shape provides optimal stiffness, limiting lateral rim displacement and the residual rim stresses induced by severe tread braking.

  • Approved according to EN 13979-1 and UIC 510-5
  • Curved S-shaped web for optimal stiffness
  • Limits deformation and internal stresses from thermal loads

Technical excellence

Engineered for heat, load and time

Certified

Approved according to the EN 13979-1 and UIC 510-5 international railway standards for maximum safety.

S-shape design

The curved S shape provides optimal stiffness while limiting lateral rim displacement.

Durability

Lower residual stresses from severe tread braking extend wheel life and reliability.

Specifications

At a glance

Product type
Thermostable tread-braked wheel
Standards
EN 13979-1, UIC 510-5
Web design
Curved S shape
Available diameters
730 mm, 760 mm, 840 mm, 920 mm

Available diameters

  • 730 mm
  • 760 mm
  • 840 mm
  • 920 mm

Specify SURA for your fleet

Tell us about your rolling stock and braking regime and we will recommend the right diameter.