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Induction rail welding, slow bend testing, rail straightening, rail grinding, LWR production / LWR storing / LWR handling
VFC relies on the experience and expertise of its engineers in rail welding projects who have been involved on previous successfully completed projects for 20 years.
VFC is able to provide standard and tailor-made solutions to enable rail welding service providers and / or rail manufacturers who wish to differentiate themselves by modern and reliable technology, to gain in welding quality, in cost of maintenance and operation but also in safety. We designed the VFC rail welding machine to be safer and more economic in terms of energy, maintenance and manpower.
VFC portfolio consists or mobile and stationary machines:
- Induction rail welding machine.
- Rail slow bend test press.
- Rail bending press / Rail straightening press at weld location (Mobile or Portable versions).
- Rail head grinder / Rail web grinder.
- Rail handling systems with automatic rail lifting clamps, rail conveyors and trolley systems.
- LWR plants of various designs, and Rail logistic center.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
How to weld a rail? It depends on the requirement and available methods for the application...
What are the methods to weld rails and associate type of welding to be used ?
Several rail welding methods are available on the market:
- Aluminothermic rail welding,
- Electric arc welding,
- Gas pressure rail welding,
- Flash butt rail welding, usually referred as electric rail welding.
- Induction rail welding, which is also an electric rail welding.
What is the advantage of electric rail welding method and why electrical rail welding is better ?
Electrical rail welding does not require filler metals, it can either be flashbutt rail welding or induction rail welding.
The electrical rail welding allows a forging process therefore the rail welding joint quality is improved and the mechanical properties closer to the rail base material which benefits the weld lifetime.
What standards and norms are applicable for the validation of an electrical rail welding machine ?
The European norms EN14587-1 and EN14587-2 specify respectively the requirements for the approval of a welding process by fixed rail welding plant and by rail welding mobile plant, together with the requirements for subsequent welding production.
Why VFC did not follow the companies manufacturing Flash butt rail welding machine ? and developed an Induction rail welding machine ?
VFC designs and manufactures entirely its own Induction electric rail welding machines. Instead of a Flashbutt principle to heat up the rail ends, VFC machine is using an induction heating system to heat up the rail ends and forge the rail ends. Some of the advantages of induction rail welding machine is that: no spark, no fumes and reduced noise are generated during the process. Please contact us to discuss the other advantages.
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