Aplus Buffer 150 kJ (UIC)

As per the latest RID regulations, wagons transporting dangerous goods that are already in exploitation must be able to absorb at least 500 kJ per wagon end; while newly built wagons must be equipped to absorb no less than 800 kJ per wagon end. The purpose of these measures is to ensure adequate protection to accidental impacts at speeds over 12 km/h. To meet these regulations, existing wagons are fitted with crash buffers min. 250 kJ, and new wagons carry crash buffers min. 400 kJ.

Most wagons – over 90% – are currently fitted with standard 30 kJ A category buffers. Based on our extensive experience, we believe all wagons should be protected at accidental impacts at speeds over 12 km/h, and not just the ones transporting dangerous goods. Current prices for crash buffers, however, discourage wagons owners from utilizing crash buffers unless RID specifically requires to do so – which is the very issue addressed by INNOVA’s revolutionary Aplus Crash Buffers.