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title: "XMU - Gaiter"
canonical: "/xmu-gaiter"
published: 2026-10-09
---

# XMU - Gaiter

## Frame

## Frame

**Rail**

**XMU**

**Gaiters**

## Frame

### Shaft protection

###### GAITERS

##### Shaft protection

##### 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.

**Customer benefits**

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.

### Head cover

###### GAITERS

##### Head cover

##### Coupler head cover

Front and intermediate coupler head covers provide a flexible membrane that does not restrict the movement of the couplers.

**Customer benefits**

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.

### Gaiter interface

###### GAITERS

##### Gaiter interface

##### Articulated gaiter interface

Front and intermediate coupler head covers provide a flexible membrane that does not restrict the movement of the couplers.

**Customer benefits**

The adapter for automatic couplers with a type BSI head features a modular design and can optionally be equipped with pneumatic connections.

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.

### Gaiter interface

###### GAITERS

##### Gaiter interface

##### Articulated gaiter interface (automatic couplers)

Front and intermediate coupler head covers provide a flexible membrane that does not restrict the movement of the couplers.

**Customer benefits**

The adapter for automatic couplers with a type BSI head features a modular design and can optionally be equipped with pneumatic connections.

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.

**Shaft protection**

**Head cover**

**Gaiter interface**

**Gaiter interface**

## Frame