Buff

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000820",
  "term": "Buff",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "To absorb the impact of a collision or coupling between railway vehicles using buffers. This action involves the compression of the buffer springs, dissipating kinetic energy and reducing shock to the rolling stock and its contents. Buffing is a fundamental mechanical interaction in railway operations, particularly during shunting and train formation.",
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Buff",
    "es": "esfuerzo de compresión",
    "fr": "compression"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/buff/"
}