Comprehensive Solutions for Railway Manufacturing
Sika delivers advanced adhesives, sealants, and coatings tailored for railway vehicle manufacturers. Our formulations ensure enhanced structural integrity, fire safety, noise reduction, and durability while improving production efficiency. Whether for high-speed trains, trams, or commuter networks, our products for the rail industry meet the highest industry standards.
Innovative Products Enhancing Rail Safety and Efficiency
For manufacturers of trains, locomotives, and other rail equipment, passenger safety, comfort, durability, and production efficiency are critical for success. Our adhesives and sealants, high-performance composite systems and protective coatings are suited to all kinds of rail vehicles, from high-speed trains to trams, and commuter lines to inner-city networks and are compatible with glass, metal, plastic, fabric and composites.
Rail vehicles bonded with our structural adhesives demonstrate superior fatigue performance than welded joints, as well as requiring less energy and resulting in lower emissions during manufacture. Our global and local experts provide rail vehicle and component manufacturers with exceptional service from design and project testing support to serial production.
Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance
For rail vehicle construction, stringent quality standards are to be applied, such as the EN 15085 series for welding processes, the EN 17460 for bonding processes and the EN 45545 series which copes with fire safety issues. Sika has put in place a comprehensive set of data according to EN 17460 requirements to help our customers verify new designs and applications. The EN 17460 materialcard is continuously monitored to ensure accuracy and quality.
Sika: Your Rail Manufacturing Partner from Design to Production
With decades of expertise and a strong commitment to innovation, Sika offers tailored solutions that help manufacturers optimize processes, enhance safety, and improve efficiency across the rail industry. Our global and local teams provide hands-on support from design consultation to serial production. Whether you're working on new builds or maintenance projects, Sika’s solutions drive performance and reliability in railway manufacturing.
Why Choose Sika for Rail Manufacturing?
Our presence in the rail industry is built on a firm commitment to quality and innovation. For more than 35 years, our technical and sales experts have proven that our products and experienced service team can help suppliers and producers of trains and railway vehicles to make their products better, lighter, safer and produce them more efficiently.
Our extensive product portfolio supports various applications within the Rail sector.
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Large Component Assembly
Selected one-component Sikaflex® assembly adhesives can be used in combination with Sika® Booster to combine extended workability with fast curing. Reduces assembly time, ensures strong structural integrity.
Weld-Free Bracket Assembly
Eliminates the need for welding, reducing weight and production time.
Composite Part Assembly
SikaForce® and SikaPower® structural adhesives combine fast curing with optimal handling time, seamlessly fitting into automated processes and boosting production output. Benefits include increased production efficiency with high bonding strength.
Rail Door Lamination
Withstands mechanical stress and extreme weather conditions.
Glass Bonding & Sealing
Easy handling, fast curing, ideal for OEM & repairs.
Li-Ion Batteries for Battery Powered Trains
Sika enables the accelerating trend of electric operating powertrains, with adhesive solutions for E-Mobility , ranging from Sikagard® intumescent fire protective coatings, thermal conductive SikaForce® adhesives, SikaBiresin® thermal gap fillers, and more.
Fire Protection Coatings
Our adhesives and sealants meet EN 45545-2 and NFPA 130 standards, inhibiting fire spread and ensuring sufficient evacuation time. Unique solutions like Sikagard® intumescent coatings support vehicle integrityand fire resistance simultaneously.
Sika’s Services for Railway Manufacturing Projects
Our service for the rail manufacturing industry goes far beyond the standard. Rail manufacturers rely on us for following services:
We provide industry-leading support to rail manufacturers, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance at every stage:
- Material Cards for FEM Calculation and Design Verification
- Adhesion Validation & Testing on Various Substrates
- Expert Guidance on Selecting Dispensing & Process Tools
- Applicator Staff Training for Precision & Safety
- Smart Track and Trace Feature for Seamless Product Monitoring using Datamatrix code
- UV-Detectable Surface Preparation Sika LUM Surface Preps incorporate luminescent dyes for easy detection under UV light.
Contact Our Experts for Tailored Solutions
Our technical specialists are ready to support your projects.
Explore our range of products for rail manufacturers.