3M™’s science aids in building rail cars more efficient and cost effective with solution offerings which cuts across all challenges and requirements presented by this evolving market. 3M™ Industrial Adhesives and Tapes design solutions help to meet the trends relating to light weighting, noise vibration and specific standards.
The solutions offer outstanding performance, improved appearance and aesthetics, reduced material and production costs and improved durability with a continuous bond line and ability to adapt and drive Industrial automation. The advanced bonding technologies provide seamless sealing and bonding with good durability. 3M™ Industrial Adhesives and Tapes play a vital role in helping you build safe, durable, comfortable, and more attractive modes of transportation.
Key trends in Rail Manufacturing:
Increased use of composites, Bonding of dissimilar substrates, environmentally friendly material, Improved comfort and design are some of the key trends which are currently seeing lot of traction in this Industry. The Tapes and adhesive are a great alternate to mechanical fasteners, avoiding bimetallic corrosion offering excellent chemical resistance, lighter weight, reduced noise and vibration (NVH), reduced moisture intrusion and improved aesthetics with design flexibility.
3M™ Solutions for Rail Car Design & Production:
The recent high-speed trains have modern light-weight structures consist of aluminium hollow extrusions, sandwich panels, or carbon fibre reinforced plastics. For these structural bonding requirements 3M offers a range of adhesive solutions which can give appropriate strength and durability requirements along with specific requirements tested for flame, smoke and toxicity (FST) testing as per EN 45545 standards.
Benefits of 3M Bonding Solutions:
Tape and Adhesive solutions can help improve product designs and production efficiency.
Finite Element Analysis for the Assessment of Adhesive Bonds for Railway Vehicles:
For the structural integrity assessment of entire railcars, wagons, or large subcomponents as demanded by the industry standards DIN EN 12633 (Structural Requirements of Railway Vehicle Bodies) and DIN EN 15227 (Crashworthiness Requirements for Railway Vehicle Bodies) can be solved through simulation techniques which are cost effective and faster way than testing on real components. The other industry standard that is especially dedicated to the adhesive bonding of railway vehicles and parts is the bonding quality standard EN 17460.
Conclusion:
3M™ uses science and technology to improve lives and provide innovative manufacturing solutions around the world. We collaborate with our customers to help them develop lighter, more attractive, longer lasting products with better flexibility when designing and selecting materials. Through individual laboratory testing we can recommend the best products to fit your production line based on stability and durability to give you a unique, personalized solution.
For more details, please visit Bonding Products and Assembly Solutions | 3M Rail Technology & Manufacturing Solutions | 3M Author: Ms. Ashavaree Sahoo -Sr Technical Manager, IATD at 3M India. Ms. Ashavaree Sahoo is the subject matter expert has about 13 years of experience. She collaborates with the industry forums to develop new applications with 3M technologies. Her passion and drive have led to new application success globally. Ms. Ashavaree Sahoo | Senior Technical Manager | Office: +91 124 3854100 | Mobile: +91 9560600928 | asahoo@mmm.com
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