The winner of the international Swedish Steel Prize 2023 is Green Buffers from
"The Green Buffers system uses high-strength steel profiles to dissipate the energy from a train collision in a controlled way. Their new generation coupling technology opens up for sophisticated custom design solutions that will save lives and reduce costs," says
New generation train coupling technology
Existing crash management systems for trains are primitive. Safety standards are based on technology from the 1960s or 1970s and even minor accidents result in derailments. This is where
The system consists of twelve deformable units mounted in the coupling interfaces throughout the entire train set. In a collision the Strenx® 700 MC steel profiles in the units fold like an accordion, absorbing the impact of the shock in less than a second. By averting the initial peak force and by minimizing all other peak forces, energy from a collision is distributed in a controlled manner.
"Unlike with cars, practically all train collisions are frontal. This gives our system enormous significance," argues
With their innovative system and their ambitious goal - zero uncontrolled derailments related to train accidents - Green Buffers have the potential to revolutionize train safety.
The runners-up
Runners-up DigJim from
Rewarding steel innovations
The Swedish Steel Prize celebrates engineering, cooperation and steel innovations that lead to a better and more sustainable world. The winner receives a diploma, a statuette by the sculptor Jörg Jeschke and intense media exposure. In conjunction with the Swedish Steel Prize 2023, SSAB will make a
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Anna Rutkvist, Project Manager, Swedish Steel Prize, anna.rutkvist@ssab.com
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SSAB is a Nordic and US-based steel company. SSAB offers value added products and services developed in close cooperation with its customers to create a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world. SSAB has employees in over 50 countries. SSAB has production facilities in
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