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Wear Prevention Products - Brake Rod and Hanger Wear Protectors


Brake Rod Wear Protectors are welded directly to the brake rod to prevent metal-to-metal contact and subsequent wear between brake rods, hangers, axles, and truck bolsters.  Fits 3/4” to 7/8” diameter rods.
ZefTuf - Brake Rod Wear Protectors
Model Application Package Quantity
ZT-111-12" For brake rods over hangers, axles, or top rods over truck bolsters Each / Bulk
ZT-111-18" Each / Bulk
ZT-111-24" Each / Bulk
Patented
Note: Order proper length depending on brake rod travel

Specifications
Molecular Weight Temperature Extremes Coefficient of Friction Lubrication Precautions Heat
5-6 Million 140°F to -50°F 0.15 (Static/Dynamic) None Remove all sharps edges Use caution when welding. Follow instructions on Zeftek Drg. 5B-111



Brake Hanger Wear Protectors are snap-on units (no welding) that fit all freight cars, protecting brake rods and support hangers from metal-to-metal wear.  Available in standard sizes and 8-foot units that can be custom cut to required length.  Custom beveled and / or square cut units are available. ZefTuf Brake Hanger Wear Protectors
'Square-Cut' Units
Model Dim 'A' Package Quantity
ZT-151-1 1" Each / Bulk
ZT-151-2 2" Each / Bulk
ZT-151-2.75 2 3/4" Each / Bulk
ZT-151-3 3" Each / Bulk
ZT-151-3.75 3 3/4" Each / Bulk
ZT-151-4 4" Each / Bulk
ZT-151-5 5" Each / Bulk
ZT-151-5.5 5 1/2" Each / Bulk
ZT-151-5.75 5 3/4" Each / Bulk
ZT-151-5.875 5 7/8" Each / Bulk
ZT-151-6 6" Each / Bulk
ZT-151-7.5 7 1/2" Each / Bulk
ZT-151-8 8" Each / Bulk
ZT-151-12 12" Each / Bulk
ZT-151-96 96" Each / Bulk



'Beveled' Units
Model Dim 'A' Dim 'B' Dim 'C' Package Quantity
ZT-151-2.25B 2 1/4" 45° 45° Each / Bulk
ZT-151-6.5B 6 1/2" 45° 45° Each / Bulk
ZT-151-6.75B 6 3/4" 45° 45° Each / Bulk
ZT-151-6.875B 6 7/8" 45° 45° Each / Bulk
ZT-151-8.5B 8 1/2" 45° 45° Each / Bulk



Specifications
Molecular Weight Temperature Extremes Coefficient of Friction Lubrication Precautions Heat
4-6 Million 140°F to -50°F 0.15 (Static / Dynamic) None Remove all sharp edges No open flame



ZefTuf® Brake Rod Support Wear Protectors for Double-Stack Well Cars are welded directly to side posts to eliminate metal-to-metal contact and vibration damage.
ZefTuf Brake Rod Support Wear Protectors for Double-Stack Well Cars
Model Application Package Quantity
ZT-139-3 For Well Cars – 3” Each / 100 per box
ZT-139-4 For Well Cars – 4” Each / 100 per box

Specifications
Molecular Weight Temperature Extremes Coefficient of Friction Lubrication Precautions Heat
5-6 Million 140°F to -50°F 0.15 (Static / Dynamic) None Remove all sharp edges Use Caution when welding



Brake Rod Splices are two-piece units that replace worn, broken or bent brake rods.  Easy field replacement.  Used for 3/4” and 7/8” diameter rods.
Brake Rod Splices
Model Rod Size Package Quantity
ZT-368 3/4" to 7/8" Each / 50 per box

Specifications
Precautions
Locate away from hangers to prevent fouling or interference.  Check direction of brake rod travel
 
 
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