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Rail Industry Rubber Solutions for Rolling Stock, Infrastructure and EN 45545 Compliant Applications
Harltex supports the rail sector with engineered rubber components designed to meet the fire, smoke and toxicity requirements of EN 45545, alongside demanding mechanical and environmental performance criteria. With access to bespoke EN 45545 compliant material formulations and fully integrated in-house manufacturing, we develop and supply precision rubber solutions for rolling stock, rail infrastructure and wider rail systems.
EN 45545 Compliant Rubber Development
We are well positioned to support the development and supply of rubber products manufactured from bespoke materials that meet EN 45545 requirements.
Compounds can be formulated to meet specific EN 45545 hazard level requirements, ensuring compliance while maintaining:
• Mechanical strength
• Compression set performance
• Environmental resistance
• Long-term durability
Full in-house manufacturing ensures quality, repeatability and traceability throughout the process.
Bespoke Rubber Mouldings
Extra Long Branched Hose (NBR)
Rubber to Metal Expansion Joint
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Rail Rubber Manufacturing Capabilities
• Extrusion
• Compression and injection moulding
• Rubber-to-metal bonding
Our production flexibility supports both specialist low-volume rail development projects and high-volume programme supply.
Rail Extrusions & Profiles
We manufacture continuous sealing systems and bespoke rubber extrusion profiles used in:
• Door and glazing systems
• HVAC sealing systems
• Carriage assemblies
• Infrastructure protection systems
Our equipment includes:
• 200mm hot feed extruders
• Cold feed extruders from 60mm up to 120mm
This enables both large-scale rail production programmes and precision short-run profile development with tight dimensional control.
Rail Moulded Seals & Gaskets
We manufacture compression and injection moulded components for static and dynamic sealing environments across rail interiors and exterior systems.
Tooling development supports:
• Prototype validation
• Staged approvals
• Full production rollout
Ensuring consistent performance from validation through to volume manufacture.
Rail Vibration Dampening & Rubber-to-Metal Bonding
Rail systems demand effective vibration isolation, fatigue resistance and long-term durability.
Our rubber-to-metal bonding capability supports:
• Anti-vibration mounts
• Bonded structural assemblies
• Load-bearing rubber components
Engineered for repetitive stress environments and long service life.
Non-VMQ Hose Solutions for Rail Applications
In addition to profiles and mouldings, we supply performance elastomer hose solutions for rail applications where silicone is not specified.
Rail Material Expertise
We work across a broad range of rail-approved elastomers and engineered rubber materials, including:
• EPDM
• FKM
• NBR
• AEM
• Natural Rubber
Material selection is guided by:
• Operating temperature
• Chemical exposure
• Compression set requirements
• Environmental conditions
• Regulatory compliance obligations
This ensures accurate material alignment with EN 45545 requirements and application-specific performance needs.
Why Choose Harltex for Rail Rubber Components and Sealing Solutions?
Decades of Experience
Decades of rubber manufacturing experience, combined with modern extrusion and moulding technology, position Harltex as a technically capable rail manufacturing partner.
Customised Solutions
Material selection is guided by operating temperature, chemical exposure, compression set requirements and regulatory compliance obligations, ensuring optimal choice of EPDM, FKM, NBR, AEM and other performance elastomers for your application.
Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities
Our fully controlled in-house manufacturing ensures traceability, consistency and quality control throughout production, which is critical for rail programme specifications, approvals and repeatable supply.
Uncompromising Quality
Detailed quality assurance processes and precision engineering underpin every stage of production, delivering products that meet or exceed rail industry expectations.
Sustainability Focus
We are committed to environmentally responsible manufacturing practices, minimising waste and utilising sustainable materials wherever possible.
Applications for Harltex Rail Rubber Products
Rolling Stock Sealing and Protection Components
Rubber extrusions and moulded parts for doors, windows and vibration isolation in passenger and freight rolling stock.
Rail Infrastructure Protection and Sealing
Durable seals and protective profiles for signalling systems, station infrastructure and associated rail protection applications.
Vibration Isolation and Noise Reduction Components
Engineered rubber components designed to support vibration isolation and reduce transmitted noise across critical rail systems.
Weather-Resistant Seals and Structural Protection Components
Durable rubber compounds for weather-resistant seals, expansion joints, bridge bearings and other critical structural applications.
What Sets Harltex Apart in the Rail Industry
Harltex combines rail sector understanding with in-house rubber manufacturing capability to support compliant, application-specific component development. From passenger rolling stock through to rail infrastructure, we supply rubber solutions designed for durability, consistency and long-term performance.
Partner with Harltex for Rail Industry Rubber Solutions
If you are looking for reliable rubber extrusions, seals and moulded parts for the rail industry, Harltex has the technical capability to support your requirements. Contact us to discuss compliant, application-specific rubber solutions for rolling stock, infrastructure and wider rail systems.
