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.
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.