Plastic components for rail transportation
Technical components
Technical components
Lightweight plastic moulded parts for passenger transport
swissplast offers plastic technology solutions for passenger rail transportation that are safe, attractive and durable: Our molded plastic parts offer significant weight-saving potential and lower costs than traditional materials and methods.
Modern plastic molded parts according to the current standard
Our plastic components for rail transport use the most modern materials that comply with the EN45545-2 HL3 R6 (seat shell and tray area) standard: both for modernisation and for new projects. For the maintenance of old rail vehicles in the EU and for non-EU projects, our moulded plastic components use materials that meet the requirements of the German DIN 5510-2 standard and the French NF 16101/16102 standard on smoke and fire certification for applications such as seats, window surrounds, panelling and luggage compartment components.
Plastic components for rail vehicles
swissplast has been producing high-quality plastic components for the rail vehicle industry for many years. Our components make multiple contributions to the successful production of trains and streetcars for passenger transportation: Firstly, our plastic seats and seat shells are the basis for comfortable travel. Furthermore, covers and cladding provide a discreet and attractive look when covering technical components such as cables, motors or switching systems. Last but not least, our plastic components are stable and at the same time safe in the event of fire or force.
Plastic parts for rail transportation
Our molded plastic parts for rail transport are among the essential components of a train: for example, we manufacture seats, seat shells, air ducts, air conditioning ducts, ceiling cladding, central ceilings, coving, interior cladding, door pillar cladding, door drive covers, window pillar cladding and portal cladding. These plastic components are often overlooked during operation, but without them, train travel would be less comfortable and safer and design would have to be compromised.
Plastic parts for more safety
swissplast makes a significant contribution to occupational safety on trains with its plastic molded parts for rail transport. On the one hand, we produce air ducts and air conditioning ducts that ensure the air supply during operation. Our parts in the “Train interior cladding” category also reduce the risk of injury from sharp components or cables thanks to covers and panels. Our components are also relevant for fire protection. They are certified to EN 45545 and ensure the safety of passengers in the event of a fire.
Plastic components according to standards
swissplast always operates at the highest level and in accordance with applicable standards. Standards that we fulfill with our components in the rail transport sector are:
EN 45545
NFPA 130: ASTM
ASTM E162
ASTM E662
UL 94 V-0
BSS 7239
FAR 25.853
JP Railway Ignition Test
UL Yellow Card
Plastic components for rail transportation – all the advantages at a glance
The advantages of plastic components for rail transportation are obvious: on the one hand, the components are suitable for common lightweight construction in the manufacture of trains. Deep-drawn parts for trains have a low weight and therefore contribute only minimally to the overall mass of the train. Furthermore, the desired system integration of components can be achieved with plastic parts for trains: Interior trim systems, interior trim systems and door trim systems can be flexibly supplemented with ready-to-install components. Another major advantage of plastic parts for trains and railroads is the low cost and fast production speed of the components. In addition, refining your train components is no problem for us, as we can modify the deep-drawn parts for you using CNC milling or assembly production and prepare them for direct installation in the train – another advantage of plastic components for rail transportation.
Plastic parts for rail traffic – safe, tested, fundamentally important
Fire protection is a hugely important issue in rail transportation. Our plastic components are certified in accordance with EN 45545 (fire protection in rail vehicles) and are safe components for daily use in rail transportation. This quality of our plastic parts for the rail vehicle industry should not be underestimated, as it protects human lives in the event of fires year after year. In addition to resistance to fire, our tensile components also have other immunities: The components are UV and weather-resistant, water-repellent and chemical-resistant. This means they have a long service life and are also ideal for protecting valuable rail vehicle technology. This fulfills the main tasks of plastic parts in railroad technology: safety, protection, visual appeal and durability.
Molded plastic parts in rail transport – various areas of application
The possibilities for the application of plastic components in trains and railways are wide-ranging: swissplast manufactures, among other things, haunches, haunch flaps, side wall cladding, ceiling cladding, door pillar cladding, door trim, window pillar cladding and portal cladding. In addition, centre covers, side covers, covers, door drive covers, light covers, draught excluders and front covers are also used. Tubs, air ducts, air conditioning ducts, seat shells, train seats, train seats, plastic seat shells and plastic seat shells round off our portfolio. Most of these components are elementary parts of every rail vehicle. The goal in the production of moulded plastic parts for train operation is always the comfort of the train passenger and safety in case of emergency. Furthermore, our deep drawing parts in trains have the best prerequisites to be in use for a long time.
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