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Griffin Cast Wheels

Amsted Rail Griffin cast wheels — more than 90,000 delivered to Egyptian National Railways.

Axle-load envelope
Application-matched freight or passenger duty
Speed envelope
Profile and grade selected to the vehicle duty

Product overview

Griffin cast steel wheels by Amsted Rail are among the most widely used railway wheels in the world. Tahawy has supplied more than 90,000 Griffin wheels to Egyptian National Railways — the running surface of Egypt’s freight and passenger fleets for decades.

Technical highlights

  • 90,000+ wheels delivered to ENR
  • Cast steel, heavy-haul proven

Configuration options

  • Wheel diameter, tread profile and hub geometry
  • Material grade and heat-treatment route
  • Freight, passenger, locomotive and transit applications
  • Complete wheelset assembly with axles and Brenco bearings
  • Inspection, traceability and customer acceptance package

Technical data

Technical Specifications

SpecificationValueTechnical note
ProductCast-steel railway wheel
BrandGriffin — Amsted Rail
ApplicationsFreight, passenger, locomotive and transit wheelsets
GeometryDiameter, profile, hub and bore to approved drawing
MaterialGrade and heat treatment selected to duty and standard
Supply scopeLoose wheels or complete wheelsets
QualityProject-specific inspection, traceability and acceptance documentation

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