Rubber Components for Rolling Stock

Rubber components for rolling stock need to meet the technical requirements of both new trains and existing fleets. Goodflex Rubber supports engineering, maintenance and procurement teams with silicone and organic rubber hoses, mouldings and assemblies, alongside support for new designs and replacement parts.

Goodflex Rubber designs, manufactures and supplies silicone and organic rubber hoses, mouldings and assemblies. As a RISQS registered supplier, we support train builders, rolling stock manufacturers and infrastructure providers with component requirements, from initial technical review through to manufacture.

Fleet renewal and extended service life both require reliable component supply. Engineering and procurement teams need support with replacement parts, legacy components and new designs, backed by clear specifications, appropriate material selection and a practical route to manufacture.

Supporting existing fleets and replacement parts

When reviewing rubber components for rolling stock, please identify whether the requirement is a replacement to an existing specification or a proposed design change. Include any available drawing revision, part reference and approval requirements with your enquiry. This helps our engineering team understand the scope of the review and discuss the information needed before tooling or manufacture can be considered.

When a train remains in service, maintenance teams need a workable route for sourcing replacement components. Where an original part is obsolete, or the available information is incomplete, establishing the specification is an important first step.

Goodflex can work from customer drawings, existing samples and obsolete components. Our engineering team supports reverse engineering, CAD development and material selection to review the component and agree the next steps towards manufacture.

A sample provides a starting point for reviewing geometry and dimensions. Information about the component’s function, operating temperature, exposure to fluids and installation conditions helps build a fuller understanding of the requirement. Applicable specifications and documentation needs should also be identified during the review.

Our CAD and 3D scanning capabilities support component development, while prototyping allows a proposed part to be assessed before progressing further. This gives maintenance and procurement teams a practical way to discuss replacement requirements, with engineering and manufacturing support involved from the outset.

Where several parts are under review, identifying each component’s drawing reference, quantity and required delivery date helps organise the enquiry. It also gives our team a clearer basis for discussing the technical and supply requirements with you.

Engineering support for rubber components for rolling stock

New rolling stock projects require components developed around the intended application. Hose routing, connection points, available space and material requirements all need consideration during design.

Goodflex provides CAD and design support for silicone and organic rubber hoses, mouldings and assemblies. Our team works with customer drawings and product specifications to review design for manufacture, material options, tooling and prototype requirements.

Our rail offering includes fire-retardant silicone hoses, air intake hoses and charge air cooler hoses. The appropriate material and construction depend on the application and the specifications identified for the project. Testing and validation requirements, including EN 45545-2 fire-safety requirements where applicable, form part of that discussion.

Support can begin with an initial design or an existing component that needs development. Bringing technical and manufacturing input into the discussion helps customers establish what information is required and how the project can progress.

Discuss your rail component requirements

Whether you are reviewing replacement parts for an existing fleet or developing components for a new project, Goodflex’s technical team can help assess the requirement.

Send us your drawing or sample, required quantities, operating conditions and applicable specifications. We can then discuss material selection, design support, tooling and manufacturing options.

For procurement enquiries, please also include required delivery dates and whether you need a one-off replacement or ongoing supply. This helps us review supply options alongside the technical specification.