Railway Air Hose Dummy Coupling

Item Name Code (INC) 20674

Locomotive and Rail Car Accessories and Components: Federal Supply Class: FSC 2240; NATO Supply Classification Class: NSC 2240
Railway Equipment: Federal Supply Group: FSG 22; NATO Supply Classification Group: NSG 22
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INC 20674 Railway Air Hose Dummy Coupling

A casting of the same shape of a railway air hose coupling. It is designed to prevent dirt or other foreign matter from entering the air line, and it may act as a bracket to support the air hose by preventing dangling when not in use. It may be hooked to a railway air hose coupling.

Additional Information for Railway Air Hose Dummy Coupling

Railway Air Hose Dummy Couplings are components used in the railway industry, specifically in locomotives and rail cars. They belong to the supply class Locomotive And Rail Car Accessories And Components, which is a category of products related to the maintenance and operation of locomotives and rail cars.

These dummy couplings are designed to simulate the connection between air hoses in a train consist. They are used during maintenance or when a rail car is not in use, allowing the air brake system to remain pressurized and preventing the loss of air pressure.

Dummy couplings are typically made of durable materials such as steel or aluminum to withstand the rigors of railway operations. They are designed to be easily installed and removed, ensuring efficient and safe operation of the air brake system.

In summary, Railway Air Hose Dummy Couplings are essential components in the railway industry, used to maintain the integrity of the air brake system in locomotives and rail cars during maintenance or when not in use.