This Standard describes requirements for rolling stock suspension.
The main purpose of the requirements are to reduce the risk of hazards due to inadequate design or maintenance of suspension components.
AS 7518 - Rolling Stock Suspension
| Type | Standards |
| Edition Number | 2018 |
| Publication Date | Nov 26, 2018 |
| Last Updated | Nov 26, 2018 |
| Version | 2018 |
Related Products
Related Factors
See below for a number of hazard register references to which this product might respond to. However the list is not exhaustive and you would need to consult the specific details for each of them.
- 5.1.1.1 Rail corrugations causing excessive trackborne vibration
- 5.1.1.2 Inadequate track structure damping causing excessive trackborne vibration
- 5.1.1.3 Excessive axleloads causing excessive trackborne vibration
- 5.1.1.4 Excessive unsprung mass causing excessive trackborne vibration
- 5.1.1.5 Sparks from rail grinders causing fire
- 5.1.1.6 Sparks from exhausts causing fire
- 5.1.1.7 Sparks from brake equipment causing fire
- 5.1.1.8 Combustible wayside material causing fire
- 5.1.1.9 Wheel skidding causing rough wheel tread condition and excessive rolling wheel/rail noise
- 5.1.1.10 Wheel skidding and wheel flats causing excessive trackborne vibration