Experienced petrolheads appreciate the gentle power of a Voith retarder. Using the Voith retarder, 80% of all braking can be performed without the wear and tear of brakes. Some professionals can perform 90% of braking and more with the retarder.

These instruction will help you and all other novices, so you can appreciate the benefits of Voith retarders even more. We describe the retarder’s method of operation and its correct usage.

Voith retarders offer high driving comfort and are easily controlled, regardless if driving down a slope, during adjustment braking, or in city traffic they always increase safety and cost-effectiveness of a vehicle.

WHY VOITH RETARDER?

Because even the best service brakes have limits!

Voith retarders are cost-effective permanent brakes that keep the temperature level of service brakes low. Thereby, service brakes can always operate at their full effectiveness and provide additional safety for emergency situations.

Voith retarders are extremely powerful brakes that can safely stop even heavy vehicles. Braking power of a retarder is about twice the engine power of the vehicle.

Voith Retarder 115 CT

Voith Retarder 115 HV

Voith Retarder 3250

Voith Retarder 120 E

Voith Aquatarder SWR

Voith Aquatarder PWR

Voith Magnetarder

FUNCTION AND INSTALLATION

The rotor driven by the Cardan shaft accelerates the movement of the oil, which is slowed by the stator.

Due to spinning oil, the rotor rotation is slowed down, thus reducing vehicle speed. The heat produced by this process is dissipated via the vehicle’s cooling system.

Off-line installation

Installed to the gearbox, Cardan shaft unaltered, additional power take-off unit, free access, independent oil supply.

In-line installation

Mounted on gearbox, independent oil supply, ideally prepared for additional installation.