Railway: Rolling Stock

Lightweight Construction with Infusion Components

Series production of structurally highly loaded large components for rail vehicles with maximum lightweight requirements to reduce energy consumption and axle loads.

Highlights

By using the vacuum infusion process, a physically optimal and reproducible fiber-to-matrix ratio is achieved. Excess resin is avoided as part of the process, resulting in highly compacted components. These offer maximum strength and rigidity at an extremely low weight.

Facts

  • Engineering

    Design, weight optimization, FEM calculation & documentation

  • Project Management

    Execution of a time-critical project for the US market

  • Tool Making

    In-house CNC models, GRP mold, bonding jigs

  • Manufacturing

    GRP production (vacuum infusion)

Certification

  • Fire protection according to

    EN 45545-2 HL2

  • Structural bonding according to

    EN 17460 A3

  • Procurement of welded components according to

    EN 15085