Exova offers a comprehensive range of railroad services.

We can offer the following services for R&D:

• Railroad services provided by trained metallurgists, mechanical engineers, and technicians, many of whom have many years of direct railroad experience
• Railroad services with specialized equipment and fully equipped machine shops
• Introductory and intermediate development assistance for testing
• Procedures and products
• Final verification testing to assist in product development for our clients

Exova's railroad services utilize specialized skill to aid in the development of many rail and non-rail related products.

• The development of concrete and wood tie fastening systems and their various components
• Railroad services for seat and spike hole repair materials
• Switch heater ties
• Exotic hardwood ties
• Low load level dynamic testing on fiberglass
• Epoxy coating resistance to flexure
• Shelving strength evaluations
• Polymer dynamic resistance testing
• Evaluation of cardboard packaging, display modules and compressed fiber cushioning
• Shipping straps and lifting slings

All railroad services provided at Exova are strictly confidential, which is an important aspect of research and development work. We provide our clients with a high level of security in protecting proprietary test setups, information and reporting.

• Confidentiality agreements
• Interim test reports
• Interactive client support, witnessing and consultation
• Vast resources within the broad range of expertise

Exova is well positioned to offer railroad services and research and development assistance to our clients with the guarantee of accuracy, interactivity and confidentiality throughout the complete test program.

Please request a quote or contact us to find out how Exova's Railroad services can assist you.