system for rail vehicles

Expertise and passion - combined with almost 100 years of experience with braking systems - these are the ingredients in the Knorr-Bremse success story. As the preferred supplier of manufacturers and operators of rail vehicles throughout the world, we not only produce complete braking systems for all types of rail vehicles but also door systems, toilets, air-conditioning, couplings and windscreen wipers. The customer is the central focus of all our activities - and sales and service centers in 22 different countries around the globe mean we are always available when needed. Whatever you require, we offer an expert, one-stop, locally based service ranging from initial advice to skilled maintenance and repair services. The SA subsidiary was opened in 1969 as a sales office and expanded in 1973 to include local manufacturing for the domestic market. It has been successful in supplying brake systems for all types of rolling stock, including both vacuum and air systems.Today the KBSA factory is a state-of-the-art equipped manufacturing plant situated in Spartan, Kempton Park. It has been successfully transformed into an export driven operation and the DB60 freight wagon valve is currently its primary export. As one of only two factories around the world to manufacture this AAR approved valve, the South African product is now equipped on rolling stock on 6 continents. The factory also produces valves and spares for all Spoornet braking requirements.