Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief Strato, Inc.’s StratoMAX F51AE F-Style knuckle has passed the Association of American Railroads (AAR) M-216 fatigue life cycle test. This specification requires an average fatigue life of at least 600,000 cycles. “The addition of our M-216 F-knuckle to the StratoMAX product line supports our commitment to provide a superior coupler system that today’s longer, faster trains in service need,” says Strato President and CEO Mike Foxx. The StratoMAX product line includes AAR M-216 E-knuckles and M-216 F-knuckles, couplers and coupler components. These products are ready to ship from several strategically placed distribution centers in North America. Strato is a leading rail industry supplier. The company’s products include airbrake hoses and components, freight and passenger car parts, castings and fabrications, custom product design and engineering services. Continue reading...
