bars are attached to the front and rear ends of the brake magnet respectively. They are the preferred and most effective way of transmitting brake force. If there is not enough space in front of or behind the brake magnet to mount the drivers, they are mounted on top of the magnet. These are referred to as driver towers. This type of driver should only be used in exceptional cases. Pole shoes The pole shoes are located on the underside of the brake magnet. Between the two pole shoes, a non-magnetic strip ensures that a magnetic short circuit does not occur. The friction material of the rail shoes can be made of different materials, each of which determines the service life and brake performance of the rail shoes. Articulated magnets Articulated magnets have magnetic cores that are divided into two end pieces and several intermediate links separated by partitions. While the end pieces are tightly screwed together with the coil body, the intermediate elements can move freely in the openings of the coil case. Thus, they can adapt themselves better to unevenness of the rails during the brake process. Track rods The track rods are used to keep the brake magnets at a distance. They also ensure their parallelism and stability. Together with the two brake magnets, the track rods form the so-called brake frame. Track rods must be individually adapted for each vehicle model. Actuating cylinders The actuating cylinders are located on top of the brake square. They are responsible for lowering the brake frame onto the rails and raising it again. Built-in springs hold the brake frame in the high position when the brakes are not applied. When the brakes are applied, the brake frame is pneumatically lowered onto the rails against the force of the springs. The compressed air supply required for this is provided by a separate compressed air reservoir. This ensures that the brake system is still working even if the vehicles brake pipe fails. When the brakes are released, the springs in the actuating cylinders lift the brake frame back into the high position. Centering device In the deactivated state, the magnets are de-energized and the brake square is brought into the high position. In this case, the centering device ensures that the brake square is centered and fixed in its position. While braking, the brake magnets are activated and center themselves on the