RAILWAY
RAILWAY
The rail transport sector is moving towards a model of sustainability, digitalisation, connectivity, innovation and emissions reduction. Cutting-edge materials are needed that are comfortable, sustainable and efficient while meeting legislative requirements.
EN 45545-2 of European standard EN 45545-2 on fire performance requirements for materials and components. AITEX’s laboratories meet the needs of manufacturers of railway components, and laboratory tests demanded by EN 45545 can be carried out as required to study a product’s fire behaviour.
WHAT WE OFFER TO THE RAILWAY MARKET?
Laboratories specialising in meeting the needs of manufacturers and suppliers of railway components.
Development of research and innovation projects to offer added-value solutions.
Highly specialised technical training for companies and manufacturers in the rail sector .
LABORATORY
AUTOMOTIVE AND TRANSPORT LABORATORY
At AITEX, we strive to respond to the demands and needs of our customers by offering an integrated service for suppliers and manufacturers of rail equipment. Our automotive and transport laboratory performs QA, durability, safety and sustainability tests.
FIRE PERFORMANCE LABORATORY
The Institute analyses and evaluate how fire affects the materials used in the manufacture of railway equipment and components.
We carry out continuous evaluations of the materials used; ease of ignition, the density and opacity of smoke emitted in a fire and its toxicity.
R&D PROJECTS IN THE RAILWAY MARKET
The TEXLA Project
Openwork and jacquard weave has limited elasticity.
The main objective of this project is to create fabrics with improved elasticity for technical applications in compliance with the technical requirements of the various regulations existing in each potential market.
TRAINING
We organise courses for manufacturers in the rail sector who need highly specialised technical training. The courses are face-to-face or online and taught by a highly qualified professional team.
OTHER MARKETS
At AITEX, we respond to the core challenges and needs of manufacturers working in different markets related to textiles and its different sectors and applications.
