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Aluminium fabrication for rail produces lightweight panels, frames and brackets for rolling stock. PRV fabricates and machines them to rail drawings. PRV Engineering has been trading from Pontypool, South Wales since 1986 and now runs a well equipped 54,000 sq ft facility.
Aluminium fabrication at PRV covers framework, gates, enclosures, access platforms, cradles and bespoke assemblies. Aluminium needs a different touch from steel, from cutting and forming to welding and distortion control, and PRV has the skills and kit to handle it. Large aluminium plates and structures can also be machined on the Takumi H22S high speed machining centre, so fabricated and machined features come from the same supplier.
Aluminium is lighter than steel, doesn't rust and machines quickly, but it needs specialist welding skills and careful heat control. Distortion, porosity and cracking are common faults in the wrong hands. Using an experienced aluminium fabricator with machining capability under the same roof gets you an accurate, sound part first time.
The rail industry relies on components that stand up to vibration, weather and years of service. PRV supplies rolling stock and trackside customers with machined parts, fabrications and copper electrical components, made to drawing and inspected before dispatch.
Batch size is not a problem. One-offs, pre-production runs and high volume schedules all go through the same controlled process. Materials cover the full spread from mild steel to titanium and nickel alloys, and Kanban, VMI, consignment and JIT supply can be set up for repeat lines.
PRV keeps things simple for buyers. One quote covers every process, one purchase order covers the whole job, and one team is accountable for the result. Material certificates, inspection reports and conformity paperwork are supplied as required.
Being a true one stop shop is the big advantage. A part can be cut, machined, welded, plated and painted without ever leaving the site, which cuts lead times, removes supplier handovers and keeps quality in one pair of hands. Accreditations include BS EN ISO 9001:2015, BS EN 1090 EXC3, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Constructionline and Acclaim SSIP.
To discuss Aluminium Fabrication for Rail, send your drawings or CAD files to Enquiries@PRV-Engineering.co.uk or call the team on 01495 769697. Visits to the Pontypool facility are always welcome.
For more information on Aluminium Fabrication for Rail talk to PRV Engineering Ltd