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Connect and Protect. Coupler and Front End Systems - Voith Turbo

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HEMU 400<br />

Thrill of speed: Presently, the HEMU 400 undergoes thorough<br />

tests in South Korea. On the test track the highspeed train is<br />

supposed to reach more than 400 km / h. The intended series<br />

train, the next generation KTX, is planned to go into service in<br />

2015, operating at a speed of more than 350 km / h.<br />

4 HEMU 400, Korea.<br />

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A multiple stage energy absorption concept ensures highest<br />

safety: Damper <strong>and</strong> deformation tube in the coupler as well as<br />

additional frame-mounted deformation elements meet all the<br />

requirements of the EN 15227.<br />

Our Contribution<br />

• <strong>Front</strong> nose module including front hatches<br />

• <strong>Front</strong> hatch kinematics<br />

• Elektronic coupler <strong>and</strong> front hatch control unit<br />

• Base frame with integrated crash system <strong>and</strong><br />

obstacle deflector<br />

• AAR type automatic coupler with telescope <strong>and</strong> multiple<br />

stage energy absorption concept<br />

• Semi-permanent couplers with anti-climbing feature<br />

Components Supplied by <strong>Voith</strong><br />

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