BOGIES AND SUSPENSION - South Central Railway

CHAPTER 6 – BOGIES AND SUSPENSION
WAGON MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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VII. If a box contains any foreign matter which has a detrimental affect on the lubrication
of the bearings the box must be repacked with a new pad.
VIII. If axle box cover is broken or does not provide proper sealing, it must be replaced.
IX. Axle boxes should be topped with axle oil whenever the axle box cover is opened for
any inspection.
X. Proper sealing should be ensured before rivetting the journal cover.
XI. Pad life
XII. The lubricating pads are expected to have a normal life around of 2 years and have to
be changed after a service of about two years. During any inspection in between the
pads will be considered as defective and will require renewal for the following
reasons:
i ) Any non-contact with journal.
ii ) Any scorched or burnt areas.
iii ) Any glazing of the surface.
iv ) Top, front, back or side torn for more than on half it length.
v ) Fabric deteriorated or decayed.
vi ) Exposed core or metal part contacting journal.
vii ) When wagons are dismantled for any reason necessitating removal of the pad.
viii ) Axle boxes given attention during POH.
ix ) When involved with a hot box requiring renewal of journal bearing.
x ) Contaminated by flood, excessive water or debris.
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L 2
L 3
L 4
L 5
L6
FIG. 6.10 : IDENTIFICATION MARKS FOR WAGONS
L6