Bearings
Supplying the majority of the North American OEM market, millions of Amsted Rail’s Brenco® bearings are in use today providing dependable and reliable service in one of the most demanding environments in the world.
AAR Standard: Class D, Class E, Class F, Class G
Brenco® bearings employ Polyamide Cages to maximize bearing resistance to high impact. Seamless forged rings ensure optimal performance under extreme loads.
Generation 2000: Class K, Class M
Prevent excessive axle deflections that lead to fretting, back face wear and loose components. The use of hardened steel components in inboard contact areas provides fretting performance benefits over the competition.
Inch: Ausbrid®, Ausbrid® Plus, MEGA-TONNE
Developed for the world’s heaviest haul railroads, they are typically sold in Australia and China. Mega-TONNE bearings, manufactured with the best materials in the industry, provide up to twice the relative bearing fatigue life of the AAR Class G bearing. Using the Tru-guard™ seal, most of our international bearings operate with zero seal torque.
Locomotive: Class GG
Equipped with Polyamide Cages as a safety standard along with seamless forged rings, these super heavy-duty bearings were created specifically to meet the higher demands of locomotive service.
Metric: 130x230, 150x250, 130x250
Using the Tru-Guard™ seal, most of our international bearings operate with zero seal torque.
Tru-Fit® Backing Ring
Eliminates loose backing rings which account for nearly 40% of all bearing-related wheel set removals, and millions of dollars in lost revenue annually. Prevents relative motion and wear on the axle while adding excellent water exclusion properties.
Tru-Guard® Bearing Seal
Amsted Rail’s Tru-Guard bearing seal is a true non-contact, virtually zero-torque seal with a pure labyrinth design. The innovative seal guards bearing from ingress of contaminants, lowers bearing operating temperature, and helps avoid grease purge
Bearing Seal Options
Available for our most popular bearings sizes, our seals have a track record of proven performance in some of the world’s toughest operating environments.