The freight transportation market grew to $28.66 billion in 2021.
The freight transportation industry relies on a vast range of elements, and one of the most crucial is transportation itself. Railcars need various high-quality parts to function, and Kor-Pak provides several.
Keep reading for a rundown of how Kor-Pak keeps the freight transportation industry moving.
Railcar Parts
Kor-Pak is a well-known railroad parts supplier. We manufacture and engineer various parts for freight cars (and passenger cars) for the railroad industry.
Friction Wear Parts
Railcar transport relies on a wide range of friction-wear parts. This includes things like:
- Center plates
- Equalizer seats
- Vertical liners
- Wear pads
- Brake shoes/pads
- Snubbers
We can custom-build these parts to a high degree of accuracy, ensuring they meet your needs. We also offer different materials, so we’ll have something suitable regardless of the applications.
Rubber Parts
Rubber can add extra friction to parts like brake pads when needed. It can also offer increased shock absorption. Some rubber parts we can manufacture include:
- Motor mount
- Bolster end bumper
- Load leveling bushing
- Lateral bumper
- Rubber seals
- End-of-car diaphragms
Again, various rubber types are available depending on the requirements and application. A consultation with our team is often the best way to determine the most suitable material for a job.
Other Parts
Many less common parts serve a range of rail applications. Some of these are pedestal liners, wheel chocks, coupler parts, shims, engine seals, and many more. In addition, our resources allow us to offer standard parts and make custom parts to order.
Getting Parts in Time
Railroad operations can take a toll on the parts and equipment used. In addition, wear and tear will cause things to degrade, so regular maintenance is crucial.
A proper maintenance schedule will help you determine what parts need replacing before they fail. Then, you can get in touch with us to let us know what you need. We’ll then be able to ensure you have the parts required before you run into any significant issues.
Value Added Services
At Kor-Pak, we go the extra mile to ensure the parts we supply are the best available.
We offer laser-cutting to produce incredibly accurate custom plate parts. We can use this service for multiple grades of steel.
When it comes to rubber parts, we use a range of techniques such as injection molding, extrusion molding, bonding, and fabric insertion. With these, we can produce almost any type of custom rubber part.
Freight Transportation With Kor-Pak
The freight transportation industry has become crucial for transporting goods worldwide. Parts like the ones we make at Kor-Pak are essential to keep things running. The quality of the parts we produce ensures they’re fit for purpose and will stand the test of time.
To find out more about our capabilities, contact us today.