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 combined with 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...
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...
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...
