DB-60®: Features & Benefits

DB-60^®: Features & Benefits

DB-60 II^®, the most advanced control valve in the world, is the only product with Brake Cylinder Maintaining (BCM^®) that resupplies air to leaky brake cylinders.

The benefits of BCM:

• Keeps cars in service longer
• Improves safety
• Decreases equipment wear and tear

Unmatched reliability and stability

The DB-60 II uses soft-seated poppet valves and power seal K-rings to ensure proper performance in all weather condition.

Soft-seated poppet valves

Poppet valves are free from friction and stiction (cold welding), so UDEs are a non-issue. These valves get their controlled loading through a unique metal-to-metal seating geometry, resulting in a far longer service life.

Superior diaphragm clamping

The DB-60 II uses a special, thickened diaphragm bead for clamping. This enhancement greatly improves durability and extends useful life by several years.

K-rings

K-rings provide dynamic sealing with none of the weaknesses inherent in other sealing methods, and require no compression when installed and float within the assembly, eliminating the problem of stiction (or “cold welding”).

Superior performance on the line

Engineered to Outperform every control valve on the market, NYAB’s DB-60 II is backed by superior, responsive field service.

Fastest signal transmission

DB-60 II features faster signal transmission than any control valve currently available, enabling the DB-60 II to shorten stopping distances and improve train handling without increasing in-train forces.

Fully interchangeable

As a complete unit or on a portion-per-portion basis, the

DB-60 II works with all AAR-approved control valves.

FRONT, TOP and BOTTOM Access Plates

New York Air Brake manufactures a complete line of access plates for the DB-60 control valve.

New York Air Brake expert service

Available at locations across the U.S. and Canada, responsive technical assistance is another way that New York Air Brake leads the industry.

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