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Aalberts surface technologies’s steel and aluminum heat treating services provide the foundation for maximizing railway service life.

Why work with us?

Aalberts surface technologies's Metallurgist and Technical Experts increase the strength within your railway components through heat treatment solutions.

Our IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certified heat treating plants make up an indispensable part of the supply chain. Through controlled heat treatment we can refine the microstructure and properties of steel and aluminum alloys resulting in maximized service life and enhanced wear resistance. We adhere to railway industry standards at every stage of the process to ensure your product conforms to specifications every single time.
Railways and locomotive components experience contact fatigue, deterioration, and stresses – leaving railway industry manufacturers with the challenge of finding cost-effective solutions. Aalberts surface technologies’s Technical Experts and Metallurgists design metal processing services for railway OEMs and their supply base to achieve the lasting, premium-grade components that the industry requires. We are one of North America’s largest heat treaters with over 40 years of specialized experience. The choice is clear. When you need high-quality, heat treated steel or aluminum components you should partner with the experts at Aalberts surface technologies.

Our team will step in to assist you in determining best practices for your unique project. Get started today!

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Aalberts surface technologies's heat treatment services enhance the endurance of railway components allowing OEMs and their supply base to conserve valuable resources.

Railways are one of the most efficient ways to transport goods and play an essential role in today’s civilization. In fact, railways continue to haul a large bulk of coal, finished motor vehicles, agricultural products, metals, and energy products. Nearly 140,000 miles of railway remain operational in the U.S. and such a large industry requires advanced thermal solutions . If your railway or locomotive  components experience deterioration and instability, it’s time to find a practical answer. Aalberts surface technologies’s world-class heat treatment  sites are the trusted processor for railway brake systems, engines, hitches, turbos, and ramps. Our unique metal heat treating  services satisfy the demands of our customer’s projects while exceeding their expectations.

Construction/Heavy Equipment

Construction/Heavy Equipment

End Users Include

  • Caterpillar
  • John Deere
  • Timken

Typical Applications

  • Bulldozers
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Material Handling

Material Handling

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Medical Equipment

End Users Include

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Heavy Truck

Heavy Truck (Class 8)

End Users Include

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  • Brake Systems
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  • Hitch
  • Powertrain Systems
  • Steering Systems
Defense

Military/Defense

End Users Include

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Railway

Railway

Typical Applications

  • Brake Systems
  • Engine Systems
  • Hitch Systems
  • Ramp Systems
  • Turbo Systems
Recreational Equipment

Recreational Equipment

Typical Applications

  • Engine Systems
  • Cylinder Rods
  • Suspension Systems
  • Transmission Systems
Mobile equipment

Mobile Equipment

End Users Include

  • Caterpillar
  • BOSS

Typical Applications

  • Graders
  • Haulers
  • Refuse Trucks
  • Salt Trucks
  • Snow Plows
Energy

Energy

End Users Include

  • FMC
  • GE

Typical Applications

  • Fracking
  • Gas and Oil
  • Seismic Imagining
  • Solar
  • Wind Turbine
Agriculture

Agriculture

End Users Include

  • CAT
  • John Deere

Typical Applications

  • Drill Equipment
  • Harvesters
  • Hay & Forage Equipment
  • Irrigation & Crop Processing Equipment
  • Planting Equipment
  • Spraying Equipment
  • Tractors

Marine

End Users Include

  • Mercury Marine
  • Seakeeper

Typical Applications

  • Anchor Systems
  • Engine Systems
  • Cylinder Rods
  • Propeller Systems
Aerospace

Aerospace

End Users Include

  • Bell Helicopter
  • Boeing
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  • Rolls-Royce
  • SpaceX
  • UTC Aerospace Systems

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Auto

Automotive

End Users Include

  • FCA
  • Ford
  • GM
  • Honda
  • Tesla
  • Toyota

Typical Applications

  • Brake Systems
  • Exhaust Systems
  • Powertrain Systems
  • Steering Systems