The relay valve is used to speed the application and release of the brakes. It gives the same amount of air pressure to the brake chambers as it receives from the foot valve or other source.
BTC hours: 10
Total: 301.5
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
June 1-5 Air brake relay
Learning about air brake relays last week got me wondering what one looked like inside. I am a visual learner and could not picture what the text was talking about in regards to how it worked. So naturally, I set out to take one apart so that I could see the inside of it!
The relay valve is used to speed the application and release of the brakes. It gives the same amount of air pressure to the brake chambers as it receives from the foot valve or other source.
BTC hours: 10
Total: 301.5
The relay valve is used to speed the application and release of the brakes. It gives the same amount of air pressure to the brake chambers as it receives from the foot valve or other source.
BTC hours: 10
Total: 301.5
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