EP-60 Control Valve

Overview   |   Features & Benefits

Drivers have more control of heavy-haul freight trains with EP-60
The EP-60 electronically controlled pneumatic (ECP) brake system dramatically reduces in-train forces and benefits you in three important ways.

• Improves safety
  EP-60 provides nearly instantaneous brake response at a speed thousands of times faster than standard pneumatic systems. This shortens stopping distance and increases safety.

• Extends equipment life
  EP-60 adjusts the brake force that is applied based on car type and load weight, reducing in-train forces and extending the life of draft gear, wheels and brake shoes.

• Lowers fuel costs
  EP-60 allows the driver to gradually release a portion of applied brake force, avoiding the need for additional power to maintain speed and this saves energy and lowers fuel costs. New York Air Brake is the global leader in ECP systems.

EP-60 is running on 831 locomotives and 16,900 wagons worldwide and has logged more than one billion miles in revenue service as of 7/30/2015.

EP-60 air brake system shortens stopping distance
A loaded 100-car train moving at 50 MPH on level track stops 1/3 of a mile faster when equipped with EP-60.

4,100 feet with conventional brakes
2,500 feet with EP-60
1600 feet shorter stopping distance

E₂O: shortens stopping distance

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