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NFRP components for rail vehicles.

Light interior and cladding parts for rail — focused on weight, surface and function integration. We assess fire and functional requirements at the concept stage.

Challenge

What really counts in Rail parts.

Today every part has to meet several goals at once — that is exactly where natural fiber composite comes in.

Components & applications

What we manufacture for Rail.

Interior cladding

Light interior parts with a high-quality surface.

Front & nose modules

Large, complex exterior parts.

Visible parts

Design surfaces with a natural-fiber look.

Functional modules

Integrated components incl. fastening.

Covers & cladding

Light, dimensionally stable and durable.

Light interior and cladding parts.

Benefit

Lighter — and more economical.

NFRP reduces not only weight but directly the part cost — with properties comparable to GFRP.

−15%
Part cost
−30%
Weight
−90%
CO₂

Why NFRP lowers the part cost

Less weight = less material

Lower density and an optimized layup reduce material usage per part — directly cost-effective.

High automation

Semi-automated impregnation and digitally defined processes reduce manual work and manufacturing cost.

Manufacturing efficiency

Short cycle time through the reusable vacuum hood and ready-to-fit delivery save follow-up costs.

Proof & trust

Already built — with measurable results.

Cover flap, commercial vehicle
Commercial vehicle

Cover flap, commercial vehicle

−50%
Weight
  • Comparable deflection & pull-out at the mounting points
  • Lower material cost through higher material efficiency
  • Ready-to-fit component with a defined surface

From a single source

Concept, material, tooling, manufacturing and assembly with one partner — fewer interfaces, less risk.

Reproducible series

Digitally recorded process parameters ensure consistent part quality — up to ~5,000 units / year.

Our own technology

Patented NFK Wetpreg Molding and in-house material design as a real differentiator.

Trusted by leading OEMs & industrial companies
Daimler Truck
Traton
VDL
Carthago
Depoortere
CF Maier
Vöhringer
Radkutsche
EPAtec
How we work

From the part concept to the ready-to-fit series.

One continuous path — series-ready and reproducible.

01

Part concept & package

Requirements, packaging, interfaces — thought through from the first concept.

02

Load cases & engineering

Stiffness, temperature, vibration, weather and fastening points.

03

Material & layup

Natural-fiber plies, resin system, sandwich layup, local reinforcements.

04

Prototypes & sampling

Sample parts, demonstrators, fit trials, iteration on the real part.

05

Tooling & manufacturing

Prototype and series tooling, process window, trimming, quality assurance.

06

Finish & assembly

Gelcoat, painting, inserts, fastening points, ready-to-fit delivery.

The easy entry point

Start with an NFRP concept study.

You don't have to commit right away: send us an existing GFRP part, a drawing or an idea. We assess the potential — and you see whether the path is worth it.

  • Potential assessment: weight, cost and properties
  • Direct comparison NFRP vs. your current GFRP part
  • A concrete assessment on the real part — no theory
  • A clear recommendation for the next steps
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Let's talk about your component.

Send us a drawing, an existing GFRP part or an idea — we'll get in touch and assess the potential for natural fiber composite together.

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