Lightweight rail components
Approved in aviation. Ready for rail.
- Joint product development according to your requirements and specifications
- Outstanding thermal insulation, noise absorption and fire safety properties
- Services from R&D through production to installation
- High level of functional integration
Why using EFW`s composites in transportation?
Manufacturing
From flat panels to 3D parts and from single panels to complex systems using various manufacturing options
Customization
Optimized lightweight construction according to customer requirements to carry high loads adapted to every vehicle type
Weight
Lightweight ensures weight savings of up to 50 %
Positive impact on CO2 footprint
Reliability
Proven top reliability under the toughest conditions
Free from degeneration under external influences
Characteristics
Outstanding thermal insulation, noise absorbstion and fire safety properties
Service life up to 32 years
Function integration
Customization by system integration
Heating systems
Provisions for electrics, hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical applications
- Certified management systems
- Zertifizierte Managementsysteme
Flexible, adaptable and unique.
READY FOR RAIL.
Application areas
Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) has been manufacturing lightweight tramway floor panels since 2009. EFW’s sandwich panel lay-up has been accordingly optimized for interiors and load carrying structure of rail and road transportation.
- Floor Panels
- Complex Floor Systems
- Linings
- Partition Walls
- Housings
- Heated Sandwich Panels
- 3D Components
- Ceiling Panels
Composite components in transportation: at a glance
