Utilizing compressed air in passenger trains to
operate both the air-braking and vacuum toilet
systems oen puts a strain on both, posing a
safety risk for the braking system.
To eliminate these issues, a train equipment
manufacturer sought a more efficient solution to
reduce the toilet's air consumption.
The application needed to reduce air
consumption, while maintining current
performance, fitting into the current footprint,
and accepting all existing system connections.
The solution also needed to withstand the waste
compound found in the system, and needed a
minimum of five years between maintenance or
unit replacement.
Vaccon worked with the customer engineers to
develop a custom vacuum generator to meet all
of the manufacturer's requirements.
Vaccon, a Norgren company, designed and
manufactured a custom vacuum generator that
consumes less air, alleviating the strain when
both systems are operating, without sacrificing
the toilet's performance. With more available
air, the train braking system operates safer
and more reliably. This solution consists of a
custom generator body for a J Series generator
providing a drop-in place solution utilizing the
existing valves and fittings of the current system
assembly.
Our solution was easy to install, compact,
cost effective, and met all of the customer's
design and performance requirements. Vaccon
continues to establish collaborative relationships
with customers ensuring we deliver the most
innovative and efficient vacuum product
solutions to improve productivity and maximize
profits.
Problem Solution
Custom vacuum solutions
enable rail manufacturer
to provide a safer ride.
Location: China
Client: Rail Manufacturer
Growth driver: Custom J Series vacuum generator
Vacuum Generator Case Study
Norgren's custom J-Series
vacuum generators can be
manufactured for chemical
compatibility and environmental
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