Extending asset life. Securing long‑term availability
Solutions to extend the lifecycle of train fleets
Our obsolescence and life extension solutions keep assets operating safely beyond original component lifetimes. We proactively manage component obsolescence to prevent risk, downtime, and unplanned costs.
Obsolete parts are redesigned using form fit function or improved modern equivalents. Systems are refurbished to extend service life while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.
Reverse engineering and qualification ensure long term availability and dependable performance. Deep application knowledge ensures reliable solutions for demanding rail and industrial environments.
Examples of Life-Extension Solutions
Refuirbishment of Q-style signaling relays
The BMM Panel (Manual Battery Monitoring Module) is a battery module designed to control the power supplied to the train’s sub-circuits. We build this as a solution to improve, accelerate, and enhance functionality of train battery systems, contributing to greater efficiency and sustainability.
Our components and systems are compliant with all relevant standards
Mors Smitt products are designed and compliant to the strictest railway directives.
EN 50155 – European Standard for Electronic Equipment used on Rolling Stock
IEC 60571– International Standard for Electronic Equipment used on Rolling Stock with minor deviation equivalent to EN 50155
IEC 61373 – Shock and Vibration for application used in Rolling Stock
EN 50125 – Environmental Condition for Equipment in Rolling Stock
EN 50124 – Isolation condition Basic requirements clearance and creepage distances
EN 45545 – Fire and Smoke
NFPA130 / ASTM E - Fire and Smoke criteria used in American Market
Mors Smitt is IRIS certified
IRIS (International Railway Industry Standard) Certification™ aims to improve the quality and reliability of the rail products through the supply chain by implementing a global system for the evaluation of companies supplying the rail industry. Mors Smitt is IRIS certified based on the international standard ISO-22163 (IRIS Revision-4)
The Mors Smitt brand and its entities are part of Wabtec Cooperation.
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