Modern rail vehicles require the use of a number of high performance flooring materials during manufacture. Travelling comfort, lower vibration and better sound damping are but a few of the specifications that now need to be considered. Sika has formulated a range of elastic solutions for floor bonding applications that enable rail vehicle manufacturers to meet these specifications. With a userfriendly, one-component formulation, Sikaflex polyurethane adhesives are used for high performance elastic assembly of components. Sikaflex hybrid technology still has the high performance of Sikaflex polyurethane systems but is combined with reduced substrate surface preparation. The Sikaflex-254 Booster system combines the high performance characteristics of Sikaflex but with rapid full cure. The SikaLastomer butyl sealants provide excellent sound damping and sealing properties. SikaForce two-component polyurethane combines high strength and good flexibility.

In today’s world, rail vehicle interiors are expected to look stylish, attractive and inviting, and also to be finished to a very high standard. The floor covering used on a rail vehicle contributes significantly to this overall effect and is now one of the key elements in the design of rail vehicle interiors. This material is not solely used where floor traffic is encountered; it is also used to trim adjoining areas such as sidewalls, toilet cubicles and seat brackets. The SikaSense-4000 product range offers a complete solution for bonding floor coverings to different substrates such as coated steel, aluminium, wood and plastics. These materials have, until now, been very difficult to bond. This range of products is easy to use, has excellent initial ‘grab’ and long-term adhesion to common flooring substrates. Together with an outstanding resistance to high temperatures and ageing.

Transportation Industry
Rail
Direct Glazing
Exterior Bonding ...
Interior Component Bonding
Interior Sealing and Fire ...
Floor Bonding

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