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AC Simulator – COUPLER POSITIONS (कपलर स्थितियां )

January 6, 2021, 5:57 PM
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COUPLER POSITIONS 
 
 
COUPLER EXTENSION: 
 
Movement of two couplers in opposite outer direction is called coupler extension. ( This happens during run out) 
 
COUPLER COMPRESSION 
 
Movement of two couplers in opposite inner direction is called coupler compression. (This happens during run in)
 
 
COUPLER FORCES 
 
DRAFT FORCE : 
 
Force required for pulling other attached coupler / wagon is called draft force. Pulling of the other wagon starts only after complete extension of the couplers attached together. 
 
BUFF FORCE : Force required for pushing other attached coupler / wagon is called buff force. Pushing of the other wagon starts only after complete compression of couplers attached together
 

 

 

 

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