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title: "HST - Gaiter"
canonical: "/hst-gaiter"
published: 2026-10-12
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# HST - Gaiter

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**Rail**

**HST**

**Gaiter**

### Access doors

###### Gaiters

Engineered coupler protection for reliable rail operations

###### Following Wabtec’s acquisition of Dellner, gaiters and covers for couplers are now part of a broader global rail systems offering. Each solution is fully customised and engineered as a bespoke design, tailored to the specific requirements of every customer and vehicle platform.

###### All-weather coupler protection

###### Protect couplers against snow, ice, dust and sand

###### Ensure reliable coupler operation in harsh environments

###### Reduce risk of contamination-related failures

###### Extended service life

###### Minimise wear on sensitive coupler components

###### Prevent ingress of abrasive components

###### Support long-term system durability

###### Reduced maintenance requirements

###### Lower cleaning and inspection frequency

###### Decrease need for corrective maintenance

###### Improve maintenance planning efficiency

###### Higher fleet availability

###### Improve operational reliability in winter conditions

###### Support consistent train performance throughout the year

###### Reduce weather-related downtime

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