Nose plates for trains
Weight saving nose plates for Dutch Railways' intercity trains
| OPDRACHTGEVER | Nedtrain |
| VRAAG | Deliver a high-quality, reliable product for the modernised intercity trains within a tight deadline. |
| OPLOSSING | The new nose plates were made using glass fibre and foam, making them lighter and cheaper than the old steel noses. The design and production technique has lowered installation costs, energy use, CO2 emissions and maintenance. The attachment points were incorporated at the moulding stage to guarantee the tolerances on the connections. As well as being strong and rigid, the new nose plates can withstand all weather conditions. It was possible to produce several plates at one time, using several moulds. |
| DETAILS | Sandwich of foam between layers of glass fibre and resin; double mould, one-shot production |
Küppersweg 31 | 2031 EA Haarlem | The Netherlands | +31 (0)23 55 123 28 | info@npsp.nl
