EngPassenger carriages – underground railway – tram
Industrial hardware for railway transport represents a specialized system of components – locks, handles, hinges, gaskets, intended for equipping railway passenger and freight cars, locomotives, subway cars, and trams. These products ensure reliable locking and sealing of various compartments of railway transport
Industrial hardware for the railway sector operates in extreme operating conditions: continuous dynamic and vibrational loads, a wide range of operating temperatures, dust, dirt, high humidity, contact with chemically active media (detergents, oils, petrol, etc.).
Solutions for Railway Transport from TM RZ
The RZ trademark offers a wide range of industrial hardware adapted to the strict standards of the railway industry.
Types of Railway Transport
Industrial hardware is used in the manufacture, modernization, and repair of the following types of railway transport:
- Passenger cars (long-distance and commuter trains).
- Freight cars and specialized rolling stock (tank cars, hopper cars, covered cars).
- Locomotives (electric locomotives, diesel locomotives) and multiple-unit rolling stock (electric trains, diesel trains).
- Urban rail transport (subway cars, trams, urban rail, monorail).
Installation Location of Industrial Hardware and Requirements for It
Requirements for components differ significantly depending on the installation location.
- Exterior surfaces and undercar equipment
Specifics. Maximum exposure to the external environment (rain, snow, salt, dirt, sharp temperature fluctuations), direct impact of vibration and gravel impacts.
Requirements. High degree of protection (not lower than IP65/IP66), resistance to vibrational unlocking, and vandal resistance are mandatory.
- Internal technical areas (engine rooms, driver's cabs, service compartments, electrical panels)
Specifics. Operation in conditions of continuous vibration. Possibility of unauthorized access to technical panels and equipment located in passenger saloons.
Requirements. Standard access only for personnel, resistance to high frequency of opening/closing, reliability, ergonomics, secure fixation in the closed position during train movement.
- Passenger saloon and sanitary blocks
Specifics. High traffic volume (a large flow of passengers who use the hardware).
Requirements. Strength, increased injury safety (rounded shapes, absence of sharp edges), aesthetic appearance, fire safety (use of
non-combustible materials), resistance to disinfectant detergents.
Hardware Range from TM RZ
Locks
Locks made of stainless steel, quarter-turn
Anti-vibration lock made of zinc alloy
Key triangle, square, double-bit, universal
Hinges made of stainless steel
Spring hinges for automatic door closing
Surface-mounted handles made of AISI 304 steel
Flush snap latch handles made of polyamide (for control panels)
Gasket
Rubber glass gasket for train windows
Reinforced edge trim gasket made of EPDM
Self-adhesive gasket made of EPDM
and other products.
Questions and Answers
- What materials are quarter-turn locks and their inserts for railway transport made of?
- Our specialized locks for railway transport are made of polished AISI 304 stainless steel (housing, insert, nut). We also offer anti-vibration locks with extended thread made of zinc alloy for urban transport.
- Does TM RZ hardware comply with standards for railway transport?
- Yes, our industrial hardware is developed taking into account strict industry regulations. We offer specialized products that provide resistance to continuous dynamic and vibrational loads, which prevents spontaneous opening. Our locks, handles, hinges, and gaskets provide a high class of dust and water protection (IP65/ IP66), corrosion resistance. They comply with fire safety and environmental standards (use of fire-resistant and non-toxic materials in the passenger saloon).
- What is the advantage of using continuous hinges in rolling stock?
- On railway transport, continuous hinges are used for long panels of electrical enclosures, folding shelves, luggage compartments, and tables, where increased strength and resistance to regular shaking during train movement are important. Due to the fact that the load is distributed along the entire length of the structure, their use prevents the sagging of the door or panel over time.
- Are specialized conductor and service personnel keys supplied complete with locks?
- Yes, TM RZ offers a line of all-metal keys for conductors and train crews. These are keys for triangle, square, 5 mm double-bit inserts, as well as universal multifunctional keys. They are made of impact-resistant alloys and are designed for high intensity of operation. They can only be purchased separately from the lock, not included in the set.
- Is it possible to select analogues of foreign brands (DIRAK, EMKA, Mesan-Essentra, Southco) among TM RZ products?
- Yes, the range of industrial hardware from TM RZ includes direct technical analogues of quarter-turn locks, butt and concealed hinges, handles, and gaskets from leading global brands. At the same time, TM RZ products fully comply with the mounting dimensions and operational characteristics of the specified brands. This allows significantly reducing costs during the production and repair of rolling stock.
In order to buy wholesale industrial hardware for railway transport – locks, handles, hinges, gaskets, you can select them from the assortment available in our online store on your own. In case of difficulties, contact the managers, they will consult you for free on the selection of TM RZ products and prepare an individual commercial offer for a wholesale batch.
