Press Release
ContiTech
InnoTrans 2014: ContiTech's Sustainable Solutions for
Tomorrow's Rail Transport
 Versatile product range demonstrates ContiTech's comprehensive expertise in the rail
vehicle industry
 High development skills form the basis of trend-setting new developments
 Long service life even under the toughest conditions
Berlin, September 2014. From spring systems and bellows materials for rail vehicles to hoses for
railway operations to air actuators in pantographs: ContiTech is an experienced partner for the rail
vehicle industry, offering innovative rubber and plastic products that meet the highest demands. In
line with the guiding principle “Engineering Next Level”, the business divisions of ContiTech are
tailored to the increasing requirements of the different markets. And it's not just about components
and systems, but also joint developments with customers that render rail transport fit for the future.
With many years of expertise in materials and development, ContiTech offers products known for
their quality that boast a long service life even under the toughest conditions. Areas of application
with extreme temperatures place high demands on spring systems in rail vehicles. For such
application conditions, ContiTech has developed the K air spring: It withstands temperatures as
low as -50°C and is an example of the comprehensive development expertise of ContiTech.
ContiTech air springs and spring systems increase comfort and safety in metro trains, streetcars,
and high-speed trains. In doing so, they increase the appeal of environmentally friendly rail
transport for passengers. At the same time, they help reduce noise pollution in cities and
congested areas. For years, ContiTech has been particularly active in research projects for
lowering noise in railway freight transport and offers solutions that considerably reduce rail traffic
noise.
In the replacement sector, MEGI® springs and air spring systems help increase the service life of
rail vehicles, and in doing so help make rail transport more sustainable. Its strong global partner
and trade network enables ContiTech to respond quickly to market demands. A good example of
this successful network comes from the UK. For many years now, ContiTech has been working
successfully with its sales partner Ferrabyrne in Littlehampton, providing British customers with a
comprehensive service. This is a success story that can be applied to global structures.
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-2Adaptation to new fire standard
Even before its coming into force in 2016, ContiTech products already satisfy the requirements of
the new European fire standard EN 45545. The ContiTech rail hoses, for example, have already
been successfully tested according to the new uniform European fire standard EN 45545-2.
ContiTech is also working to adapt its air spring systems to the new fire standard. In the process,
the company is using the synergy effects from the Continental Corporation, building on the knowhow from other business divisions.
In continuous, long-lasting service
As a flexible transition system between individual cars, bellows materials are in constant
movement and must withstand falling rocks, UV radiation, rain, and snow. ContiTech product
solutions meet these requirements in a reliable way. They travel in high-speed trains as well as in
metro trains.
Air actuators in pantographs are also especially durable. In power transmission, they generate the
right amount of pressure required to bring the conductor lines into contact with the overhead line.
Lightweight, highly durable, and maintenance-friendly, they can withstand extreme weather
conditions and are resistant to UV radiation and dirt.
ContiTech will be showcasing these and other product solutions for the rail vehicle industry at
InnoTrans 2014 (September 23 through 26) in hall 9, booth 501.
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A journey through ContiTech’s product range: The railway network symbolizes the variety of
solutions for railway vehicles.
Photo: ContiTech
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-3With sales of around €33.3 billion in 2013, Continental is one of the world’s leading automotive suppliers. As
a supplier of brake systems, systems and components for powertrains and chassis, instrumentation,
infotainment solutions, vehicle electronics, tires and technical elastomers, Continental contributes to
enhanced driving safety and global climate protection. Continental is also an expert partner in networked
automobile communication. Continental currently has approximately 186,000 employees in 49 countries.
The ContiTech division numbers among the leading suppliers of technical rubber products and is a specialist
for plastics technology. The division develops and produces functional parts, components, and systems for
the automotive industry and other important industries. ContiTech currently employs about 31,400 people. In
2013, it recorded sales of about €3.9 billion.
Contact for journalists
Mario Töpfer
Head of Technical Media Relations
ContiTech AG
Vahrenwalder Strasse 9
30165 Hanover, Germany
Phone: +49 511 938-1304
Fax: +49 511 938-1305
E-mail: mario.toepfer@contitech.de
www.contitech.de
Elvira Kluth
Head of Communications
Air Spring Systems
ContiTech AG
Vahrenwalder Strasse 9
30165 Hanover, Germany
Phone: +49 511 938-1092
Fax: +49 511 938-14025
E-mail: elvira.kluth@contitech.de
www.contitech.de
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