K18AK 4-Axle

RailMac K18AK 4-Axle

The K18AK coal hopper wagon is an open hopper wagon developed by CRRC Taiyuan. This type of hopper wagon completed the vehicle dynamics performance test in January 2003 and was then put into mass production. Today, compared with the more advanced KM70 and KM80, this type of hopper car may be old, but it can still meet the transportation requirements of small quantity bulk goods.

Advantages of K18AK 4-Axle

More fuel-efficient: Originated from the United States Cummins advanced design and superior manufacture, adapt to the demand of China’s economical improvement, make oil consumption lower 20 % than domestic products.
Super power, Low speed power overall upgrade, better starting performance, speed up faster, stronger climbing performance.
Excellent reliability, Key parts design reserved fully surplus, strength is over 30 % more than the similar engine, engine life is longer.
Lower maintenance and repair costs, Lower maintenance and repair costs, fewer parts quantity and lower use fault Make the engine comprehensive maintenance cost greatly reduced and maintenance time than similar type save 50 %.
Excellent cold start performance, equipped with air suction electric preheater and 7.8 kw power starter, completely improve the cold start performance of the engine. Through the arctic village-MoHe of China – 36 °C extreme low temperature validation.

Technical Specifications

Trains Model:	K18AK 4-Axle
Loading Capacity:	60 t
Gauge:	1435 mm
Axle Load:	21 t/axle
Max Speed (Full Load):	120 km/h
Loading Volume:	65 m³

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Main Parameters
Hopper Car Series:	K18AK Coal Hopper Car	Railway Gauge:	1435 mm
Load:	60 t	Tare:	22 t
Wheel Diameter:	840 mm	Number of Axes:	4
Bogie Type:	K2	Coupler Type:	13#
Coupler Center Height:	880 mm	Length:	14730 mm
Fixed Wheelbase:	1750 mm	Loading Method:	Upper load, two sidespneumatic tippingunloading
Bottom Door Length:	2700 mm	Bottom Door Opening:	520 mm
Tilt Degree:	45°	Funnel material:	Q450N Q R1
Braking Distance:	≤1400 m	Brake Type:	Air brake
Maximum Operating Speed:	120 km/h	Minimum Radius:	145m
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Q1: Do you have the design capability to provide customized railway vehicles?

A: Yes, we have a professional technical team and are familiar with international railway standards such as UIC, AAR, EN, etc. We are able to provide railway equipment according to customer requirements.

Q2: The Chinese railway gauge is 1435 mm, but the railway gauge in our country is 1000 mm. Will this be a problem for you?

A: Of course not, we are able to design railway vehicles with different gauges, such as 1435 mm, 1000 mm, 1067 mm, 1520 mm or other required railway gauges.

Q3: Compared with your competitors, why should I choose you?

A: Tieke Railway was transformed from China Railway Freight Car Factory in 2016. The company has more than 10 years of experience in railway vehicle manufacturing; now, as Tieke Railway is a private company with modern market management strategies, our services are flexible, considerate, and the cost is more controllable.

Q4: What should I provide to get your quotation?

A: You can send an inquiry with detailed drawings, product photos, detailed technical parameters or demand description. Complete demand input is very important for us to provide you with an accurate quotation.