Article: Facs 140
Open bulk freight wagons with controlled gravity unloading and four wheelsets.
Nothing left over: the loading space of open self-discharging wagons resembles two hoppers next to one another. The cargo is unloaded by gravity.
The wagons have several discharge openings each equipped with a rotary valve that enable the complete unloading of the wagon contents on either side of the wagon. The discharge rate is controllable, which is often required when unloading the goods onto a conveyor belt. The wagons are suitable for transporting bulk goods that do not need to be kept dry. The rotary valves can be operated individually using a device on the platform at one end face of the wagon.
Technical details
Loading space (m3) | 40 |
Inside width of hopper (mm) | 1,900 |
Inside length of hopper (mm) | 8,820 |
Average tare weight (kg) | 20,025 |
Maximum speed (km/h) | 100 |
Smallest radius of curvature (m) | 75 |
First year of delivery or year of construction of the oldest wagons at this time | 1975 |
Parking brake | With parking brake |
Brake type | KE-GP |
Number of brake cylinders (pcs.) | 1 |
Brake cylinder diameter (mm) | 406 |
Type of load-proportional braking | Two-stage, mechanical, to be changed over manually |
Buffer type: end force (kN) | 590 |
Buffer type: stroke (mm) | 105 |
Buffer head dimensions (mm) | Avg 450 |
Automatic coupler | Prepared |
Distributor valve type | KE 1a/3.8 SL |
Individual data
Deflection of the track ballasting system (from centre of wagon) outwards (mm) | 1,250 |
Deflection of the track ballasting system (from centre of wagon) inwards (mm) | 380 |
Width of the unloading openings (mm) | 1,100 |
Load limits
Average tare weight 20.025 t
With parking brake
A | B1 | B2 | C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
S | 44.0 t | 47.5 t | 52.0 t | 60.0 t |
Additional information:
Facs 140 type wagons were created by re-designating the service wagons of the 268 type.
The wagon is used for track ballasting and is equipped with track ballasting systems that allow unloading inside and outside the track.
The underframe and the wagon body are welded from rolled steel sections and sheet metal (material S355J2G3).
Two rotary valves are arranged on each side of the wagon, which can be opened and closed by hand levers from the platform. A flap lock allows the valves to be opened fully at 500 mm or in smaller increments of approx. 20 mm up to 200 mm.
For special cases, removable chute extensions can be hooked onto the ballast hoppers. As the chute extensions protrude over the vehicle gauge, they may only be used after prior inspection and approval by the supervisor for safety reasons. They must be removed immediately after use.
Cargo residues may only be removed from the loading or unloading lane by lightly knocking on the outer container walls with a rubber hammer or by using air blow lances in the loading space!
All data provided without any guarantee of correctness or completeness.
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