Are there machines that automatically cut and strip cables for the railroad industry and also print them in such a way that the print meets the industry's strict specifications?

Yes, those production lines exist. The printing system of the line meets the durability requirements of the industry.

Are there machines that automatically cut hoses, pipes and tubes for the railroad industry and also print them in such a way that the print meets the industry's strict specifications?

Yes, those production lines are build by Metzner. The line's printing system meets the durability requirements of the industry.

Railway and tramway industries

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Solutions for the tramway and railway industry

Metzner offers the railway industry a comprehensive range of cable and rubber processing machines. In both areas, Metzner machines help train manufacturers to automate their production to a very large scale in order to save costs and increase quality at the same time.

Cable processing

Braids like they are used in the switch cabinet of a train

Switch cabinet manufacturing

Not reinforced hoses and profiles

Reinforced profiles like used in the railway industry

Reinforced hoses and profiles

Textile, sheets and film used in the railway industry for the manufacturing of train cars

Films, textile fabrics and others

Automation solutions for cable processing in the railway industry

Metzner offers the AM range for the automated processing of cables. These machines for cutting and stripping cables impress with their comprehensive complete equipment, particularly powerful motors, easy handling and long service life. Naturally, the appropriate peripherals are also included: Solutions for pre-processing and post-processing. Important for train manufacturers: Metzner offers a wide variety of solutions for printing the cables, so that the particularly long durability of the prints regularly required in rail vehicle construction is guaranteed.

Metzner also has extensive experience inthe field of tailored machine construction. Metzner can offer a solution for almost any challenge in the automation of cable processing in the railway industry.

An automation solution for the vehicle's switch cabinet

This solution for switch cabinet construction for rail vehicles is called Triathlon. Triathlon cuts the braids to length, slits them, prints them and also pre-sorts them. Depending on the number of control cabinets, savings of up to 70% are possible. Find out more here.

Automation solutions for rubber and plastics processing in the railway industry

Whether trains, wagons or streetcars, many rubber and plastic parts are used in rail vehicles. With Metzner, you can cut to length, drill, punch and print many rubber and plastic parts automatically.

This applies to both not reinforced and reinforced tubes and profiles. You will also find machines in the Metzner portfolio with which you can automatically process films, technical textiles and thin sheets, for example. Depending on the machine, you can carry out several work steps with one machine or produce several different components for your rail vehicles with one machine.

In the area of rubber and plastics processing, Metzner also offers customized machines for train manufacturers that meet your exact specifications. In addition, it is possible to adapt the software of the standard machines so that the machines fit exactly into your processes.