It's better on balance
21st August 1982, Page 12
21st August 1982
Page 12
Page 12, 21st August 1982
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TELMA RETARDERS of Windsor has introduced a newly develop electromagnetic brake retarder to improve braking balance, parti lady on articulated tractive units.
Relatively simple in design, it automatically senses the decele tion of the vehicle and adjusts the retardation, according to a p determined value, by "tripping out" phases three and four of 1 retarder.
Over the past 10 years Telma has significantly reduced the di effect of the rotor fan on its electromagnetic retarder and increm its ventilation efficiency.
Energy absorption was 4,500W at 50mph, 10 years ado, and I been improved to only 1,900W with design modifications givi improved fuel efficiency.