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title: "UIC Freight Wagons - Brake Control"
canonical: "/uic-freight-wagons-brake-control"
published: 2026-09-18
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# UIC Freight Wagons - Brake Control

## Frame

## Frame

**Rail**

**UIC Freight Wagons**

**Brake Control**

## Frame

### FTSS1

###### BRAKE CONTROL

##### FTSS1

##### Brake Control FTSS1

###### Compact pneumatic brake control unit for single-relay freight wagon

FTSS1 is a pneumatic brake control unit providing an efficient interface between the brake pipe, brake actuator(s), auxiliary reservoir(s) and load component(s).

Built around the service-proven SW4S distributor valve fulfilling UIC and TSI requirements, FTSS1 integrates brake control functions on a single bracket and is fully configurable to match freight wagon brake architectures, with or without load dependent valves and kink (knick) valves.

The unit can be equipped with EP brake and/or digital modules and is designed for new builds and conversion projects. FTSS1 is dedicated to freight wagons requiring a single-relay brake architecture, providing the most compact and lightweight configuration of the FTSS platform.

**Customer Benefits**

### FTSS2

###### BRAKE CONTROL

##### FTSS2

##### Brake Control FTSS2

###### Modular pneumatic brake control unit for two-relay freightwagon

FTSS2 is a pneumatic brake control unit providing an efficient interface between the brake pipe, brake actuator(s), auxiliary reservoir(s) and load component(s).

Built around the service-proven SW4S distributor valve fulfilling UIC and TSI requirements, FTSS2 integrates brake control functions on a single bracket and is fully configurable to match freight wagon brake architectures, with or without load dependant valves and knick valves.

The unit can be equipped with EP brake and/or digital modules and is designed for new builds and conversion projects.

FTSS2 is dedicated to freight wagons requiring two relays brake architecture, providing extended braking capability while keeping all brake control functions integrated on a single bracket.

**Customer Benefits**

### FTSS3

###### BRAKE CONTROL

##### FTSS3

##### Brake Control FTSS3

###### Unique integrated pneumatic brake control unit for three-bogie freight cars

FTSS3 is a pneumatic brake control unit providing an efficient interface between the brake pipe, brake actuator(s), auxiliary reservoir(s) and load component(s).

Built around the service-proven SW4S distributor valve fulfilling UIC and TSI requirements, FTSS3 integrates brake control functions on a single bracket and is fully configurable to match freight wagon brake architectures, with or without load dependant valves and knick valves.

The unit can be equipped with EP brake and/or digital modules and is designed for new builds and conversion projects This market-unique solution is especially suited for intermodal freight cars of the 80’ and 90’ series and can be configured for different brake cylinder pressures when required by the application.

FTSS3 integrates the complete brake control equipment for three bogies on a single bracket.

**Customer Benefits**

**FTSS1**

**FTSS2**

**FTSS3**

## Frame