Reliability and durability for critical infrastructure

Railway Sector

The railway sector demands long-lasting materials with low maintenance requirements in service. SMP supplies tungsten counterweights for high-speed vehicles, titanium for lightweight structures and anticorrosion components, and phosphor-copper for electrical traction infrastructure.

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Tungsten counterweights for balancing high-speed bogies
Titanium for corrosion-resistant fasteners in outdoor infrastructure
Phosphor-copper for catenary connections and electrical brazing
Flame-retardant materials compliant with EN 45545
Material certificates for TSI railway approval

Use cases

Applications in Railway Sector

Bogie and wheel counterweights

Machined tungsten counterweights for balancing running gear in locomotives and high-speed trains. High density in confined space.

Infrastructure fasteners

Titanium screws and bolts for rail fastening, concrete sleepers and bridge structures in marine or industrial high-corrosion zones.

Catenary connections

Phosphor-copper parts for brazing and connecting catenary cables and traction return-current systems. High conductivity and mechanical strength.

Braking components

Tungsten-carbide pads and elements for high-energy braking systems in heavy freight trains.

Lightweight interior structures

Titanium profiles and bars for driver-cab structures and equipment supports in high-speed trains.

Shielding and sensors

Tungsten shielding for position sensors, obstacle detectors and measurement equipment on high-speed lines.

Sector catalogue

Materials for Railway Sector

Compact counterweights for bogies. Carbide for wear and braking elements.

Corrosion resistance in outdoor environments without paint maintenance.

High electrical conductivity and mechanical strength for catenary connections and traction-infrastructure brazing.

Applicable standards

Certifications and standards

EN 45545
TSI LOC&PAS
EN 15085
ISO 3834

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