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title: "Metro - Gaiters"
canonical: "/metro-gaiters"
published: 2026-10-12
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# Metro - Gaiters

## Frame

## Frame

**Rail**

**Metro**

**Gaiters**

## Frame

### Coupler shaft protection

###### GAITERS

##### Coupler shaft protection

The front and intermediate couplers are the system and safety-relevant components of a train. They are directly exposed to potentially damaging environmental influences such as snow, ice, dust or sand.
Dellner snow and dirt protection products for couplers are designed to ensure the couplers’ functionality in all weather conditions. This increases component life and reduces maintenance costs and train downtime.

##### Product details

Silicone laminates and premium silicone/aramid laminates.
All materials are certified to the European Standard EN 45545 R7 HL2 for fire protection in rail vehicles.
Customised designs that fit all types of couplers.
Localised protection of the coupler cylinder
seals, or pivot anchor.

**Customer benefits**

### Articulated gaiter interface

###### GAITERS

##### Articulated gaiter interface

Front and intermediate gaiters provide a flexible membrane that does not restrict the movement of the couplers. This coupler protection provides a barrier against snow, ice and dust build-up on the coupler pivot and other sensitive parts.

##### Product details

Silicone laminates and premium silicone/aramid laminates.
All materials are certified to the European Standard EN 45545 R7 HL2 for fire protection in rail vehicles.
Customised designs that fit all types of couplers.

Full system, which interfaces either between car body and coupler shaft, or car body and coupler head. This system is tailored to meet coupler movements and accessibility requirements.

**Customer benefits**

### Coupler shaft protection 2

###### GAITERS

##### Coupler shaft protection

The front and intermediate couplers are the system and safety-relevant components of a train. They are directly exposed to potentially damaging environmental influences such as snow, ice, dust or sand.
Dellner snow and dirt protection products for couplers are designed to ensure the couplers’ functionality in all weather conditions. This increases component life and reduces maintenance costs and train downtime.

##### Product details

Silicone laminates and premium silicone/aramid laminates.
All materials are certified to the European Standard EN 45545 R7 HL2 for fire protection in rail vehicles.
Customised designs that fit all types of couplers.
Localised protection of the coupler cylinder
seals, or pivot anchor.

**Customer benefits**

### Coupler head cover

###### GAITERS

##### Coupler head cover

Front and intermediate coupler head covers provide a flexible membrane that does not restrict the movement of the couplers.
This coupler protection works as a barrier against snow, ice and dust deposits on the coupler pivot and other sensitive parts.

##### Product details

Silicone laminates and premium silicone/aramid laminates.
All materials are certified to the European Standard EN 45545 R7 HL2 for fire protection in rail vehicles.
Customised designs that fit all types of couplers.

**Customer benefits**

### Articulated gaiter interface 2

###### GAITERS

##### Articulated gaiter interface

Front and intermediate coupler head covers provide a flexible membrane that does not restrict the movement of the couplers.
This coupler protection works as a barrier against snow, ice and dust deposits on the coupler pivot and other sensitive parts.

##### Product details

Silicone laminates and premium silicone/aramid laminates.
All materials are certified to the European Standard EN 45545 R7 HL2 for fire protection in rail vehicles.
Customised designs that fit all types of couplers.

**Customer benefits**

**Coupler shaft**

**Articulated gaiter**

**Coupler shaft**

**Coupler head cover**

**Articulated gaiter**

## Frame