Slider pad materials for the Birmingham airport Maglev vehicles (IM-LUB-005)

The MAGLEV system was opened for public use in May 1984, linking the 700 metres between Birmingham International railway station/airport, and incorporates unique propulsion and braking methods (see Figure 1). When delevitated the vehicles are supported on four slider pads (300 mm x 200 mm x 6 mm) consisting of...