Chevron springs, also known as V-springs or rubber chevron elements, are a critical component of railway bogie primary suspension systems. The distinctive V-shaped laminated rubber-metal construction provides a highly efficient combination of vertical compliance, lateral stiffness, and self-centering capability that is unmatched by conventional coil springs in railway applications.
Our chevron spring products are used in metro vehicles, light rail, commuter trains, and mainline passenger coaches worldwide. They are engineered to precise load-deflection specifications derived from vehicle dynamic modeling and field measurement programs.
Our current chevron spring product range includes parts 3115 9150 99 and 551 549 77, covering applications from metro to mainline service. Related primary suspension elements include 551 594 54 and 3115 2472 00.
All chevron springs are manufactured to ISO 9001:2015 quality management standards. EN 45545-2 fire safety certification is available at HL2 and HL3 hazard levels for passenger rail applications requiring fire-safe materials. Compliance is documented by third-party laboratory fire test reports.
Our chevron springs meet the requirements of US transit procurement standards and can be supplied with documentation packages supporting NFPA 130 equivalent assessments. We regularly supply North American metro and light rail projects through our established US distribution network.
