If you need a custom design seal profile, DTi can model and evaluate a design in hours or even minutes, minimizing critical lead times and production costs. DTi uses Finite Element Analysis (FEA) - a computer-aided engineering (CAE) tool to analyze how a design reacts...
Transit OEMS have multiple needs for seals: rail cars and buses need window seals, door seals, interior seals, exterior compartment seals, switch seals, route display seals, light fixture seals, and screen seals. The list is endless. Wiring protection in the form of...
The recent APTA Expo brought the seal and wire protection needs of transit OEMs worldwide into sharp focus. OEMs told us they need three core parameters: performance, safety, and reliability. All three combine to drive decisions on materials and suppliers. ...
Covid has posed significant challenges for mass transit. The ridership effect has been dramatic: the first half of 2021 vs. 2019 saw significant declines in ridership: Washington DC -85%, San Antonio -50%, Boston MBTA -70%, and San Francisco MTA -88%. It’s easy to...
Hamburg, Germany October 14, 2021 - DTi device technologies GmbH (DTi GmbH), a subsidiary of Device Technologies, Inc. (DTi) has announced that its Spring-Fast® SL-FST Transit and Rail Series wire protection grommet edging meets the stringent European Rail...
The American Rescue Plan (ARP) 2021 gives funding for transit systems to implement critical infrastructure updates, secure planning, and design consultation services, and launch programs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ARP was signed into law on March 11,...
2020 was without doubt a crazy year for transportation. There was no contingency plan for transport during a pandemic so systems had to make it up as they went along. They dove into emergency management fast and were supported by staff who made a fantastic commitment...
DTi is excited to be exhibiting at the 60th annual RSSI C&S Exhibition. We will be featuring our Spring-Fast(R) SL-FST Transit and Rail Series Grommet Edging. Come see us in Stand 227 at the Indianapolis Convention Center Sept 21-24.
High-Speed Trains (HST) aka HSL High-Speed Line (HSL) projects are springing up around the world: Spain Murcia – Almeria HSL China Yinxi HSL & Shanghe – Hangzhou HSL N Europe Rail Baltica HSL (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania) Turkey ...
Rail engineering and rail innovation are moving as fast as the trains themselves. While radical conceptual departures like the Hyperloop catch the headlines, new developments and applications in existing rail platforms happen constantly. Trains and their support...
Spring-Fast SL-FST grommet edging is growing significantly in Europe. Rail, in particular, is seeing a big expansion. The rail-focused media have recognized this trend and multiple EU-based magazines have featured the product. A list of several is provided below. The...
Fire is a deadly hazard in trains. As the rail infrastructure is expanded and upgraded in Europe, the US, and around the world more and more attention is being placed on passenger safety and fire mitigation regarding materials. Wiring is critical. Trains have miles...
The passenger rail industry is facing increasing competition along with some significant cost pressures as governments and operators look to improve reliability, efficiency and rail safety. A good portion of the cost pressure is driven by current, and anticipated...
Use Case: Amtrak regional passenger railcar needed a flexible Fire Smoke Toxicity (FST) Compliant Window Seal Client: A well-known rail OEM that offers design, manufacture, and end-use system integration. Solution: Seal-Fast Silicone FST Compliant Window Seal –...
Trim Application Use Case #301 Use Case: Rail Electrical Distribution and Communication Cabinets Client: A major OEM of High-Speed Rail Cars and Related Auxiliary Equipment Solution: Trim-Fast FST Silicone Edge Trim PROBLEM:...
EN 45545-2 Compliant DTi Spring-Fast SL-FST Making an Impact in Europe Hamburg, Germany 04 June 2020 – DTi device technologies GmbH (DTi GmbH), a subsidiary of Device Technologies, Inc. (DTi) launched Spring-Fast SL-FST Transit and Rail Series in mid-2019. Twelve...
Seal Application Use Case #201 Use Case: FST Compliant Control System Cabinet for High-Speed Rail Client: A major OEM of Rail Car pneumatic braking systems Solution: Seal-Fast Door Seal with Film Bonded Ends - One Piece...
DTi Spring-Fast® SL-FST is EN 45545-2 and NFPA 130 Compliant and Available for Immediate Shipping Southborough, MA September 9, 2019 – Device Technologies, Inc. (DTi), a leading manufacturer of wire protection products, will be exhibiting at the 59th Annual Railway...
DTi Grommets, Edge Seals, and Trims are FST compliant & US-Made Southborough, MA September 9, 2019 – Device Technologies, Inc. (DTi), a leading manufacturer of wire protection solutions, will be featuring FST approved and USA produced solutions for rail industry...
Amtrak - Back On Track? A recent article in the WSJ spoke about Richard Anderson - previously the boss at Delta - who took over at Amtrak and has nearly eliminated Amtrak's operating losses. That sounds great, but ironically many are not happy about the changes. The...
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