Products
In addition to its database containing more than 20,000 railway parts and component references, RIC is associated with several leading manufacturers for the maintenance and repair of new and older rolling stock.
Assorted spare parts
RIC has a large inventory of parts for diesel-electric locomotives, freight and passenger cars, as well as light rail and transit vehicles.
Wheels and rail measurement
RIC represents Calipri, the most innovative measurement system for wheel and rail profiles allowing a multitude of measurements with a single probe. The Calipri device measures wheels, brake discs, rails and switches quickly, without contact and without data alteration (changes of operators and external factors). The patented “Roll and Tilt” system ensures reproducibility by virtually eliminating any possibility of human error.
Oils, greases and lubricants
RIC represents Shell & Whitmore Reliability Solutions which is the reference in the treatment of rail/wheel friction. We offer a wide range of rail lubricants (curved or tangent) as well as fixed trackside lubrication devices.
Wheels
RIC represents KLW which manufactures the highest quality forged railway wheels made to customer specifications and requirements corresponding to the highest international standards. KLW manufactures more than 250 types of railway wheels and also supplies 80 types of railway tires for locomotives, wagons and trams. KLW is approved according to AAR standards for 12 types of wheels.
Driving simulators
RIC represents Transurb which designs driving simulators for freight and passengers trains, light rail, trams and metro. It is also a training tool for interpretation and simulation of wayside signals (ETCS).
Re-railing
RIC represents Holmatro, which manufactures and designs hydraulic assisted systems for rail vehicle re-railing operations as well as the ancillary tools required during this type of operation.
Wheels vertical forces measurement
RIC represents IVM who has designed a lightweight, portable and easy to use weighing device to measure the vertical weight on each wheel of each axle to ensure weight distribution on rolling stock.
Couplers and traction devices
RIC represents LAF which manufactures draft gear, couplers and traction devices for freight, passenger, and mining rolling stock. After more than 80 years of existence, LAF is a leader in the manufacture of quality components ensuring longevity and safety of all its products.
© 2023 Rail Industries Canada
LinkedIn