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Vossloh Cogifer foundry centre of expertise

The largest production capacity of turnout


crossings in the world
Vossloh Cogifer foundry centre of expertise
International leader in the field of cast manganese
common crossings
Vossloh Cogifer is a global leader in the field of turnouts and associated equipment for all types of rail
networks. The track crossing is located at the centre the turnout and provides the continuity of two
intersecting routes. Subjected to high stresses, it is a key element in comfort and safety.

Vossloh Cogifer produces more than 4000 track crossings per year and
60,000 crossings are already welded into tracks...

Located in the Pas-de-Calais, Outreau Technologies has


been producing track crossings and cast manganese
cradles for railway infrastructures throughout the
world since 1954.
With 200 employees, the foundry designs and
manufactures cast manganese, fishplated or welded
common crossings to suit all modes of transport guided
by the rails. Outreau Technologies also supplies
crossings that are pre-hardened by explosion.

With highly qualified staff and the most modern


production facilities, Outreau Technologies is the
foundry centre of expertise of the Vossloh Cogifer
Group. Capable of making crossings for all networks
(national lines, high-speed lines, suburban networks,
metros and trams), Outreau Technologies has Manganese
internationally recognized expertise. crossing

The site handles all stages, including the design, shipping,


manufacturing, quality control and administrative stages.

Outreau Technologies has a policy of innovation


in the field of alloys and is continuously
improving its processes. The objective is to
improve the speed, capacity, frequency and
safety of networks..

Its experience also enables it to offer a maintenance


support service, which includes everything from expert
assessments to building up by arc welding and in-track
reprofiling operations.
Quality foundry technology for optimized safety
This global foundry expertise has enabled Vossloh Cogifer to strengthen its international leadership in the
production of common crossings.

► Certified welding process following a static (folding test) and


dynamic (fatigue test) inspection
► Flash welding with Maustinox Mn® insert
► 2 flash welding machines incorporated into the production line:
more than 60,000 welds
► CATIA software for 3D design and computerized simulations
► Internal regeneration system for casting sand

A centre of excellence for track crossings has become


the specialist for crossings pre-hardened by explosion
ADVANTAGES
OF THE PRE-HARDENED
CROSSING

► Increases the load


carried by 40 %
► Decreases
maintenance costs
►R&D I-Trans programme: 5 years of
in-track tests, TTSA (Track Train by 50 %
System Availability) project in ► Overall life cycle
► 2010 Homologation of the 1s pre-hardened collaboration with the Swiss
monobloc crossing by the Swiss railways railways and Eurotunnel costs gain of 20 %

From drawing board to completion, innovative designs for new and existing
channels.
Foundry centre of expertise, leadership in quality products

Crossings and associated products are delivered to both track turnout manufacturers and rail
networks, on all continents, in more than 50 countries. Our crossings are subjected to extreme
conditions in terms of axle loads, frequency and/or speed, and climate.

Outreau Technologies supplies crossings and cradles


that meet the internal health criteria of European
standard 15689.
ISO certification, updated 2000 version

Photo credit: Vossloh Cogifer©. Commercial document - The information in this document may change at any time without notice.
Worldwide references
Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Belgium (Infrabel), Bolivia, Chile, Denmark, Egypt, United
Arab Emirates, Eurotunnel, Finland, France (SNCF, RATP), Hong Kong, Italy
(RFI), Morocco, Mauritania, Mexico, Norway, Netherlands, Portugal, United
Kingdom (Network Rail), Sweden, Switzerland (SBB), Tunisia, USA, etc.

Homologations
SNCF, RATP, INFRABEL, RFI, PRORAIL, BANEDANEMARK, CFF, NETWORK RAIL…

Group foundry units  Outreau Technologies


Rue Pierre Curie - BP 119
62230 Outreau – France
Tel.: 33 (0)3 21 99 53 00

Vossloh Beekay Castings Ltd Vossloh Cogifer do Brasil Metalurgica MBM S.A. Amurrio J.V.
25-28, Light Industrial Area Avenida Comendador Pereira Inácio, 1683 Maskuribai ,10
490026 Durg CEP – 18030-005 01470 Bilbao
Chhattisgarh - India Sorocaba - Brazil Spain
Tel: +91 9479220007 Tel: +55 (15) 34 16 79 06 Tel: +34 (94) 415 16 00

Vossloh Cogifer SA Outreau Technologies www.vossloh.com


21 avenue de Colmar Rue Pierre Curie - BP 119
92565 Rueil-Malmaison Cedex - FRANCE 62230 Outreau – France
Tel.: 33 (0)1 55 47 73 00 Tel.: 33 (0)3 21 99 53 00
[email protected] Ref FTC41OT_v1_21/07/2017

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