The rail sector imposes stringent requirements in terms of safety, sustainability, fire and smoke compliance, and long-term reliability. Against this backdrop, manufacturers and equipment suppliers require material solutions capable of meeting strict technical requirements, particularly in relation to electrical insulation, thermal management, assembly, sealing and vibration reduction.
ADDEV Materials supports the rail industry with a comprehensive approach: material selection, bespoke conversion, technical support and industrialisation. Our solutions cover the main areas of rolling stock and its ecosystem, including the car body, cab interior, electrical systems, signalling and infrastructure. The solutions we offer meet market requirements, in particular the EN 45545 standards applicable to rolling stock and its environment.
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Railway manufacturers must strike a balance between safety, performance and cost control. Furthermore, they must incorporate materials that are durable, whilst complying with the sector’s regulatory and operational requirements.
Materials must meet market requirements, particularly in terms of fire performance, smoke emission and passenger safety. Compliance with EN 45545 is therefore a key criterion in many railway applications.
On-board equipment, traction motors, converters and transformers require reliable insulation solutions to ensure safe electrical performance.
Furthermore, the increasing presence of onboard electronics, HVAC systems, and power functions necessitates improved thermal management. Materials must therefore help protect components, limit hot spots, and guarantee the lifespan of equipment.
Finally, passenger comfort, mechanical integrity and maintenance depend heavily on the ability of materials to absorb vibration, friction and noise.
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The needs here concern :
The rail industry relies on systems that are under heavy strain:
These applications require high-performance materials for :
HVAC systems require both :
Several families of foams, films and sealing materials are used in these areas.
The rail sector is not limited to the trains themselves. Infrastructure, signalling, general maintenance and marking areas also require reliable and durable technical materials.
ADDEV Materials supports manufacturers across all critical railway sub-assemblies.
Railway manufacturers must strike a balance between safety, performance and cost control. Furthermore, they must incorporate materials that are durable, whilst complying with the sector’s regulatory and operational requirements.
Technical films, laminates, insulating papers, composites, sheaths, tubes and resins protect traction systems, transformers, converters and on-board electrical equipment.
Thermal management solutions are used for on-board electronics, HVAC systems, walls and other critical areas of the train.
Depending on requirements, we offer assembly solutions for cabin furniture, interior parts, signage elements or technical sub-assemblies.
Sealing requirements include HVAC systems, interiors, certain types of lighting and various interfaces subject to humidity, dust or vibration.
The rail industry involves numerous exposed areas: exterior surfaces, glazing, maintenance areas and interior components subject to heavy wear and tear. Protective and coating solutions help to improve the durability of these components.
NVH solutions are particularly useful for traction motors, walls, floors, roofs, doors and HVAC systems.
Marking, safety labels, floor markings and digital or non-digital signage are also a recurring market need.
ADDEV Materials offers a wide range of high-performance materials for the rail industry.
These materials are used for electrical insulation, surface protection, assembly, sealing, thermal management and vibration reduction.
Composites, ducts and tubes provide mechanical protection, fixing, insulation and robustness in the most demanding environments.
Resins, varnishes, sealants, adhesives and protection solutions complete the range for assembly, impregnation, sealing and electrical protection applications.
Our industrial capabilities include
Materials expertise + applications
We combine materials expertise, knowledge of usage, and industrial mastery.
Understanding regulatory requirements
The railway market imposes strict standards. ADDEV clearly positions itself on solutions adapted to EN 45545 requirements.
Bespoke approach
We help our clients choose the right material, the right converting process, and the right value-added services.
End-to-end support
Study, prototyping, industrialisation, supply chain optimisation, kitting: ADDEV supports the entire value chain.
International presence
A multi-site presence allows us to support local as well as international projects with a high level of responsiveness.
To maximise conversion, this section must reassure a prospect about the process.
ADDEV can support your project in several stages
Understanding of the application, environment, regulatory constraints and volumes.
Choosing the right product family and processing method.
Production of samples or prototypes to de-risk the solution.
Document validation, process optimisation and series launch.
The right choice generally depends on four criteria:
Certain applications require a stricter approach to regulatory requirements and fire performance.
The material must also be compatible with your process, your pace and your logistical constraints.
Railway applications notably use technical films, laminates, insulating papers, foams, composites, sheaths, resins, adhesives, and surface protection solutions. These families are clearly evident in the ADDEV supports dedicated to the market.
The EN 45545 standard governs the fire/smoke requirements for materials used in rail market. It constitutes a key benchmark for industry players in the sector.
The most common solutions include technical films, insulating papers, composites, sheaths and resins, depending on the area concerned: transformers, converters, traction motors or onboard electrical systems.
Technical foams, damping materials and NVH solutions help to reduce vibrations, friction and noise on walls, floors, roofs, doors, engines or HVAC systems.
Yes. ADDEV combines material supply, transformation, and added-value services to deliver solutions adapted to industrial requirements.
The market rail market requires high-performance materials, reliable processes, and a partner capable of supporting complex projects.
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