The speed control offered by the JOULE RETARDER in marshalling yards allows railroad organizations to hump all types of freight inclusive of automobiles, petrochemicals, livestock and hazardous materials, at the same time virtually eliminating freight and car damage. Speeds offered, ranges from 0mph (0km/h, 0m/s) through 8mph (3.60m/s, 12.9 km/h). Typical coupling speeds of 4mph (1.80m/s, 6.4km/h) is used in most yards.

New Joules Engineering North America’s offers the Joule Piston Retarder range which were designed and developed for use in the US and European markets and are manufactured and serviced from our Kansas City facility.