Introduction of Bogie Mounted Brake System (BMBS):

Bogie mounted brake system has been introduced for the

freight stock in Indian Railways to reduce maintenance
and tare weight of the stock.
In BMBS, brake cylinder is
mounted parallel to the brake
beams and transfers forces
through the bell cranks. BMBS
is designed for single pipe/twin
pipe graduated release air brake
system with automatic two stage braking.
braking
Advantage over conventional system:
Two numbers 10” dia. Brake cylinder with inbuilt double
acting slack adjuster provided to adjust slack up to 500
mm and maintain a constant stroke.
All cylinders are equipped with an automatic piston
stroke
t k indicator.
i di t
Improved Brake efficiency of the system and high
rigging ratio.
Less system weight.
Reliable, safe and easy maintained.
Uniform wheel loading, uniform brake block and wheel
wear.
Easy to retrofit and no modification required in existing
bogie for retro fitment.
Integrated handbrake arrangement with SS hand brake
cables. Easy to installation.
Main components of BMBS for one Wagon:
1. 10 inch Brake Cylinder without hand brake 1No
2. 10 inch Brake Cylinder with hand brake 1No
3. Primary Beam one for each bogie 2Nos
4. Secondary y brake beam one for each bogie
g 2Nos
5. Lever L.H. one for each bogie 2Nos
6. Lever R.H. one for each bogie 2Nos
7. Push Rod two for each bogie 4Nos
8. Brake head four for each bogie 8Nos
9. Brake head pin four for each bogie 8Nos
10 K-type
10. K type Brake block four for each bogie 8Nos
11. Brake block key four for each bogie 8Nos
12. Key retainer four for each bogie 8Nos
13. Set of pins, cotter and washer etc. 2Nos
14. Isolating cocks with vent for cylinder 2Nos
 Automatic Pressure Modification Device (APM)

The load-sensing device

protects the wheels by reducing
empty stock braking forces that
empty-stock
can result in costly wheel
skidding, especially under
adverse weather or track
conditions. The device is a body
Load-sensing valve
mounted valve to sense loaded
or empty conditions,
conditions and provides a visual indicator of
brake cylinder pressure. This valve is designed to
optimize trouble-free performance on any application.
Working Principle of APM:
The wagons are provided with two stage Automatic
10″ Dia. Brake a e Cy
Brake Cylinder
de Pressure
essu e Modification
od ca o Device
e ce ((APM)) to
o
Cylinder cater for higher brake power in loaded condition instead
The Brake Cylinder is mounted parallel to the brake of conventional manual empty load device.
beams and transfers forces through two bell-crank In this, brake cylinder pressure of 2.2 Kg/cm2 is obtained
levers. Push rods are positioned under the bolster. This in empty condition and 3.8 Kg/cm2 is obtained in the
design improves efficiency by aligning the braking loaded condition. APM is interposed between the under
forces with the wheels, which results in a field
field-proven
proven frame and side frame of the bogie.
bogie
reduction in brake shoe and wheel wear, and delivers The mechanism gets actuated at a pre-determined
the most uniform wear. The integral double-acting slack change over weight and changes the pressure going to
adjuster maintains a constant piston stroke, resulting in the brake cylinder from 2.2. Kg/cm2 to 3.8 Kg/cm2 and
uniform and efficient braking performance. vice –versa.
Operating Instructions: (For Official Use)
Use)
Do’s::
Do’s
 Before starting the train, move the brake valve
handle (A-9) to release position. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
 W
Waitit ffor 3 minutes
i t tto release
l th
the b k ffor single
brakes i l
pipe brake system. If train brakes have not been BOGIE MOUNTED BRAKE SYSTEM
released fully, it may result in brake binding and
excessive force on coupler
for Freight stock
 Ensure that air flow indicator white needle
coincide with fixed red needle and light and
buzzer are not giving any indication.
Don’ts::
Don’ts
 Do not move train if the air flow indicator light is
glowing, buzzer is giving sound and its white
needle has not coincided with red needle.
 Do not start train after stopping the train at least
for 3 minutes in case of single pipe air brake
system.
 Do not move train unless the brakes on entire
train are released fully.
 Do not operate D-1 emergency brake valve in CAMTECH/M/2011-12/BMBS/1.0
case of train p g
parting. y 2011
July
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