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PISTON EGALISATEUR [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-06-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
CONT

The equalizing piston has a stem attached, the end of which forms a valve, the brake pipe exhaust valve. The pressure above and below the equalizing piston are equal and therefore the piston has to move down, seating the brake pipe exhaust valve.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
CONT

Quand la pression de la conduite générale est égale à celle qui règne dans le réservoir de manœuvre, le piston égalisateur est en équilibre de pression.

Spanish

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