Explore silicone applications in rail vehicles
From doors and windows to HVAC systems and gangway connections, silicone sealing solutions play an important role in supporting passenger comfort, vehicle reliability and long-term performance. Explore the key application areas below.
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Why choose silicone for rail applications?
Silicone materials offer a strong combination of flexibility, durability and environmental resistance, making them well suited for demanding rail applications. From wide operating temperatures to long service life, silicone helps support performance, safety and comfort across the vehicle.
Wide temperature range
Reliable performance in temperatures
from -60 °C to +250 °C
from -60 °C to +250 °C
Excellent UV, ozone and weathering resistance
Designed to withstand exposure to outdoor
conditions and environmental stress
conditions and environmental stress
Low compression set
Helps maintain durable
sealing performance over time
sealing performance over time
Flexible and elastic
Supports long service life in applications
exposed to movement and vibration
exposed to movement and vibration
Noise and vibration damping
Contributes to enhanced
passenger comfort
passenger comfort
Fire, smoke and toxicity performance
Supports safety requirements for rail vehicle interiors and critical applications
Material expertise for demanding rail applications
With extensive experience in silicone material development and compounding, Trelleborg supports customers from material selection and design-in to prototyping, testing and series production. Our portfolio includes rail-approved silicone compounds and customized solutions designed to meet specific application requirements.
Own silicone material expertise
Experience in developing and compounding high-performance HCR silicone materials for rail applications.
Rail-approved compounds
Materials meeting key standards such as BS6853 Cat 1a, EN/TS 45545 HL3, NF F 16-101, DIN 5510-2 and LUL 1-085 A2.
Custom solutions
A wide portfolio of silicone compounds, harnesses, colors and processing options to meet specific customer requirements.
From material to solution
Support from material selection and design-in through to prototyping, testing and series production.
Our experts
Carolin Grandt
Sales ＆ Business Development DirectorTel: +49 1517 2825 629
Guido Spieske
Sales ManagerTel: +49 230 298 48517