GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
RESERCH DESIGNS & STANDARDS ORGANISATION
MANAK NAGAR, LUCKNOW 226011
No.SV. Alteration

Dated: 25.06.2010
MODIFICATION SHEET No. MP.MOD.VL- 08.69.10 (Rev.00)

1.

TITLE
Modification on Pin & cotter arrangement of equaliser & compensating beam mechanism of WDG3A,
WDM3B & WDM3D locomotives fitted with equaliser & compensating beam mechanism.

2.

BACKGROUND
Locking of equaliser & compensating beam mechanism of high adhesion bogie is done by pin and
cotter. Failures of cotter and pin have been reported by some Railways because of breakage of cotter
and subsequent falling off of cotter & pin.

3.

OBJECT
This Modification Sheet is intended to redress the problems of pin & cotter arrangement of equaliser &
compensating beam mechanism.

4.

INVESTIGATION
In drawing no. SK.VL-139 (Alt.9), although the cotter is specified as as per IS:2638, the details of the
cotter have not been specified. On investigation at various sheds, it was found that cotters being used in
different sheds are quite varying. Sometimes the cotters are split along the thickness, but sometimes
along the width. Thicknesses of the split portions are also not uniform. The bending of the cotters are
also improper and non standard. Sometimes there is a gap between the washer & cotter, which also
cause breakage of cotter.

5.

APPLICATION TO CLASS OF LOCOMOTIVES

Locomotives fitted with equaliser & compensating beam mechanism.

6.

MODIFICATION CONTENTS
SK.VL-139 (Alt.09) is revised to SK.VL-139(Alt.10) to include details of cotter and step size washer.
i.

If cotters of non standard designs are fitted in equaliser & compensating beam mechanism, they
should be removed from service.

ii.

The cotter of recommended design as shown in drawing no. SK.VL-139 (Alt. 10) should be fitted.

iii.

If slack appears between washer and cotter, additional step size washers (item no. 10 of drawing no.
SK.VL-139 (Alt. 10)) may be used.

iv.

In RDSO drawing no. SK.VL-139 (Alt.9 and also Alt.10), the pin is of non lubricating type. It is very
essential to note that only non-metallic self lubricated bushes must be used with such pin. In such
cases where non-metallic self lubricating bush is provided, lubrication of pin is not required.

v.

It is understood that in most of the locomotives metallic bushes are provided and often it may not be
clear to the maintenance staff whether metallic bushes are fitted or non-metallic bushes .Therefore
lubrication of pins should be continued through the lubricating holes of pin till full switch over to nonmetallic self lubricating bushes is done. The non-lubricating pin as mentioned in drg. SK.VL-139
must be fitted only with non-metallic self lubricating bushes.

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9.

MATERIALS REQUIRED AND SOURCES OF SUPPLY

i.

Flat split cotter to item 9 of RDSO drawing no. SK.VL-139 (Alt. 10).

ii.

Step size washers of 1/2/3 mm to item 10 of RDSO drawing no. SK.VL-139 (Alt. 10).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
i.

Cotter once used should not be reused in locomotives.

ii.

After assembly, cotter ends must be bent as shown in View-X in drawing no. SK.VL-139 (Alt. 10).

AGENCY AND SCHEDULE OF IMPLEMENTATION

DLW, DMW & all Zonal Railways.

10. DISTRIBUTION
As per mailing list
11. REFERENCE
Nil
(N K Barnawal)
Director / MP (Vehicle)
For Director General / MP

MATERIAL: Non-metallic, Wear Resistant, Self Lubricated

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PROPERTY

1. Specific Gravity
2. Hardness
3. Tensile Strength at Yield
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12.

Compressive Strength
Izod Impact Strength (Notch)
Elongation at Break
Melting Point
Flexural Modulus
Water Absorption at 23C
temperature after 24hrs.
immersion
Coefficient of Friction
Compression Set at 80 1C
for 24(+ 0/-2) hours
Wear Rate

TEST METHOD

UNITS PERMISSIBLELIMITS

ASTM D 792
ASTM D 785
ASTM D 638

1.12 to 1.25
Shore D 80-90
70 (Minimum)
MPa

ASTM D 695
ASTM D 256
ASTM D 638
ASTM D 789
ASTM D 790

MPa
Joules/m
%
C
MPa

85 (Minimum)
25 (Minimum)
70 (Minimum)
200 (Minimum)

ASTM D 570

0.6 (Maximum)
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2700 (Minimum)

0.15 (Maximum)
45 (Maximum)

ASTM D 395

ASTM G99

m/km 10-12