The railway industry, including traditional rail, light rail, and high-speed rail, plays a pivotal role in the global movement towards more sustainable mass transit. Consolidation through rail networks alleviates traffic congestion, reduces air pollution, and curbs urban sprawl.
Traditional rail systems, known for their reliability and capacity, have been the backbone of public transportation in many regions for decades. Increasingly, light rail, characterized by its lower capacity but higher frequency, is seen as an efficient urban transit option, reducing the reliance on personal vehicles in densely populated areas. And high-speed rail stands out for its rapid intercity service, offering a competitive alternative to air travel with significantly lower carbon emissions.
Adhesives are indispensable in the railway industry, and here at tesa, we offer solutions that support this ongoing drive to better safety, efficiency, and innovation. Applications range from basic functions like masking and mounting to critical uses in structural bonding and safety enhancements.
The shift to mass transit systems like rail is essential in the fight against global warming. By offering a reliable and eco-friendly alternative to individual car usage, the railway industry can significantly contribute to the reduction of global carbon emissions. Our adhesives play a fundamental role in the rail industry, serving multiple applications that are essential for the construction, maintenance, and operation of railway rolling stock.
Removable adhesive tapes are used for masking surfaces during painting, sandblasting, or coating processes to protect certain areas and create a perfect two-tone appearance. Thanks to their excellent conformability, they are used in the railway industry for complex, curved applications. For larger areas, adhesive tapes offer a fast, efficient, and simple solution.
Rail industry adhesives are used in the sector to mount components permanently, such as control panels, signage, and interior fixtures. With them, metal and plastic parts, as well as mirror or glass panes can be secured to a multitude of interior surfaces. When building and fitting out carriages, adhesive mounting tapes can also be used to easily position and adjust small parts before they are permanently fixed.
Adhesive materials provide temporary protection for delicate surfaces during production, transportation, and maintenance. In addition, protection tapes shield against corrosion, wear, and environmental factors on exposed surfaces (both internal and external) in the long term.
Adhesives securely bond carpet and other flooring materials to the substrate, ensuring a durable and long-lasting finish. And they can also be used to permanently fix floor profiles, even in heavy-stress or high-temperature locations.
In the rail industry, adhesive tapes are often applied to areas where additional grip is required, for example, steps, aisles, and walkways. These weather-resistant, high-adhesive anti-slip tapes help prevent slips and falls, enhancing passenger safety.
Using our adhesive tapes speeds up manufacturing processes in the railway industry, allowing for quicker assembly and reduced production times. Thanks to the range of surfaces and materials our adhesives bond with, the rail industry benefits from leveraging advanced materials and innovative designs. Our assortment of tapes complies with stringent safety standards.
The bonding properties of our adhesive tapes allow the rail industry to manufacture lighter vehicles, leading to improved fuel efficiency and reduced energy consumption. Our range of rail industry adhesives also provides resistance to impact and improved vibration damping and combats thermal stresses.
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In the rail industry, adhesives are playing an increasingly significant role in an ever-growing range of applications:
Adhesive tapes used in the rail industry include high-performance products typically used for component and bracket mounting, interior and exterior sealing, surface protection, cable management, and noise and vibration damping.
Yes! Products such as tesa® 4965 adhesive tape help ensure certified fire protection in railway vehicles. Thanks to its outstanding technical properties, this fully tested adhesive tape meets all the requirements of DIN EN 45545-2 R1 and HL3, the highest hazard level.
Adhesives used in the rail industry make production and maintenance processes more efficient and cost-effective. They enable rail companies to optimize rolling stock management, impacting overall operations positively.
