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. ...
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:...
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...
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