Semperit - Elastomers, Plastics and Rubber Compounds for Railway Applications

Since 1824, Semperit Technische Produkte GesmbH & Co. KG has supplied rubber and plastic products to the railway industry.

Today, Semperit plays a key role in the development, production and supply of railway products to many state railways and railway companies. Our own staff of chemists and engineers are well-known in the industry and the development of rubber compounds allows heavy-loaded trains to travel safely, swiftly and quietly to their destinations.

Our products are utilised in the following areas: sleeper production; rail fastenings; maintenance; elastic sleeper pads; elastic embedded systems; filling profiles and level crossing systems.

Our customers are state railways like ÖBB, DB and Network rail Our close relationship and special teamwork with our customers means we are able to develop new ideas and put these into the market.

MOULDED RUBBER AND PLASTICS FOR RAILWAY SLEEPER MANUFACTURERS

Devising products for sleeper manufacturers has been part of our business for many years.

Backed by our development department for moulded rubber and plastic articles, we devise solutions that take into account the technical production requirements for sleeper manufacturers, as well as the specified requirements these systems must meet in operation.

We provide the following for sleeper manufacturers:

• Dowel holder
• Rail pads (plastic and rubber)
• Moulding aids for sleeper production
• Track guides
• Rubber bedding for unballasted sleeper tracks
• Sleeves for anchoring screws
• Conical grips

RUBBER COMPONENTS FOR RAIL FASTENER SYSTEMS

For years now, Semperit has specialised in supplying components that meet the specifications of fastener systems' suppliers. Our chief objective in this area is to ensure maximum rail stability while optimising damping.

ELASTOMERS AND PLASTICS FOR RAIL TRACK MAINTENANCE

Semperit has closely co-operated with railway administration and railway construction companies for many decades. These efforts have earned us a global reputation as the ideal partner for rail fastener repair work involving concrete and wooden sleepers.

PRODUCTS FOR EMBEDDED ELASTIC RAIL SLEEPER BEDS

The Vienna subway system is considered one of the quietest in the world. Semperit and its railway track construction department have had a major part to play in establishing this fine reputation.

After all, it is our sleeper shoes that have enabled these trains to rush from one end of Vienna to the other in almost virtual silence for more than 25 years now. This performance is the result of decades of research, development and constant improvements. Our expertise is reflected above all in the optimum designs we provide for elastic sleeper beds.

PROFILES FOR LEVEL CROSSINGS AND FILLING PROFILES

Semperit has designed and produced elastic embedded systems for tramways, which have been installed in many cities, such as Vienna, Bucharest and Japan.

In the area of filling profiles, Semperit has gained an excellent reputation for quality and expertise by developing solutions that meet customers' requirements. Our so-called "Gleistrogprofilen" have applications in subways, elastic embedded systems and filling profiles.