Spencer Moulton was founded in Great Britain in 1848. The company’s Malesherbes factory in France is now the location where it manufactures high-quality buffer springs, draw gear or draft gear springs, and bogie-suspension components, using its long experience in the rail market.

Draft gear, buffer or suspension systems

Whether in draft gear, buffer or suspension systems, Spencer Moulton, thanks to its vast experience and long-standing relationships with OEMs and national organisations, has acquired an excellent reputation for high-quality products.

The company has contributed to the improvement in levels of comfort, reliability and safety for railway rolling stock vehicles all over the world. Spencer Moulton is the right partner to propose solutions for improving both products and functions.

Springs, bondings, bump stops and rubber or rubber-to-metal parts

We offer a complete range of springs, bondings, bump stops, and rubber or rubber-to-metal parts. The staff of our technical department are experienced in meeting the demands of the most stringent quality assurance policies.

Spencer Moulton buffer spring sets comply with UIC 526, 528 and 827-1 specifications.
Our draw gear or draft gear springs sets can be used for both classical and heavy-duty draft gears.
We engineer and produce bogie-suspension components such as rubber springs and bondings.

Buffer spring sets

Our buffer spring sets comply with UIC 526, 528 and 827-1 specifications. Their main application is on freight wagons, locomotives, EMUs, DMUs and passenger coaches.

Spencer Moulton components offer simple, reliable and various applications for OEM, maintenance or refurbishment business. Our buffer spring sets are easy to maintain, providing great satisfaction for our customers. Alternative sourcing with other technologies for replacement is possible upon request.

Draw gear or draft gear springs sets

Our draw gear or draft gear springs sets comply with UIC 520 and 827-1 specifications. Our products can be used for both classical and heavy-duty draft gears on rolling stock.

Bogie-suspension components

Spencer Moulton has been engineering and producing bogie-suspension components such as rubber springs and bondings for many years. These sets are fitted on freight rolling stock and passenger vehicles of both national authorities and private owners. Spencer Moulton owns static and dynamic test lab equipment to meet customers’ requests.

Spencer Moulton’s experience and technical ability allows it to provide the following services:

  • Many existing sizes for spare or OEM fitting
  • UIC standard approvals of Western European authorities
  • Most popular applications available from stock
  • Easy maintenance according simple safety rules
  • Low-cost proven applications
  • Easy replacement solutions even for tailor-made applications
  • Products ranging from one-piece to large series