Product Guide - A. Stucki Company

Friction ElementsThe upper corners of the RFE-18 andRFE-26 resilient pads may experiencesplitting. These corner splits normallypropagate across the top of the pad, inline with the upper edge of the bolster,and do not affect the performance ofthe wedge. Cars having pads exhibitingsuch cracks should not be shopped forpad or wedge replacement.Check top edge of resilient urethanepads for flush seating against the wedgeand bolster pocket. Any pad cracksabove the area of contact with the bolsterpocket are acceptable and not cause forrenewal. The appearance of “stringy”extrusions of pad material between thepad and casting at the top edge couldbe indicative of severe hunting, and A.Stucki Company should be consulted.www.stucki.com63