Clw Wag 9 Cab Door Aluminium

Clw Wag 9 Cab Door Aluminium

The CLW WAG-9 cab side door is a fabricated aluminium door assembly used on the driver’s cab of the WAG-9 family of three-phase electric locomotives built/overhauled at Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW). The door is built from cast/extruded and fabricated aluminium sections, incorporates glazing and gasketing for an airtight seal, and is designed for inward opening and secure locking suitable for locomotive service and crash/pressure requirements referenced in CLW drawings and maintenance manuals

  • Fabricated aluminium construction
  • Inward-opening hung door
  • Sealed/glazed vision panel
  • Anti-vibration / sealing system
  • Industry-grade locking & emergency release
  • Compatibility with WAG-9 shell

1. Assemblies

  • Door leaf (main aluminium fabricated panel; cast/extruded stiffeners). 

  • Door frame / door surround (aluminium frame welded / bolted to cab shell). 

  • Vision/window glazing assembly (laminated/tempered glass, bead, gasket).

  • Hinges (heavy duty pivot hinges, hinge pins, bushes). 

  • Door catch / anchor assembly (holds door open / secures closed).

  • Locking mechanism (keyed or mechanical lock, emergency release). 

  • Perimeter gasket & seals (EPDM or similar). 

  • Internal trim / reinforcement / insulation (sound & thermal). 

  • Fasteners & washers (high-strength, corrosion resistant)

2. Specifications & Drawings

CLW provides specifications, STRs and drawing numbers for WAG-9 shell and door items. For design, manufacture or procurement you must refer to the exact CLW drawing or STR/Specification (these contain tolerances, weld/fastener classes, finish, painting and material grades).

Useful references found online:

  • CLW specifications & drawing lists (draft and released) — includes cab and door drawing numbers such as 1209-03.301-002 (shell), 1209-08.xxx series and other door-related drawings. Access CLW’s drawing/spec pages. 

  • CLW spec/pdf explicitly stating: “The cab-door assly. is of a fabricated aluminium construction, casting and extruded section. Each door assly. opens inward and hang by …” — (CLW/MS/3/013 or similar spec document). Always use the latest revision. 

  • WAG-9 maintenance/driver manuals and RDSO WAG-9 vol. A / tender specification — these documents give interface, service and sealing/pressure requirements.