aluminiumbronze railway components for catenary systems and rolling stock

Manufacturing of aluminium bronze components for the railway industry

Aluminium bronze is a reference alloy for the manufacturing of railway components designed for demanding applications.

Thanks to its mechanical strength, electrical conductivity and excellent corrosion resistance, it is particularly suited for railway systems such as catenary equipment, rolling stock and onboard components.

Davergne designs and manufactures aluminium bronze components for the railway sector, with decades of experience in producing high-performance parts.

A key market representing 60% of our activity

Nearly 2 million railway components produced each year

Several million aluminium bronze components manufactured by Davergne are currently in service across European railway networks.

Aluminium bronze component installed on a railway network in Portugal, still in service after more than 15 years of operation.

A reference alloy for railway components in demanding environments

Aluminium bronze CuAl10Fe2 is a reference alloy for the manufacturing of railway components subjected to high mechanical, electrical and environmental stresses.

It is particularly used for critical railway components integrated into catenary systems, rolling stock and onboard equipment.

It offers:

excellent electrical conductivity
high mechanical strength
outstanding resistance to wear and vibration
excellent corrosion resistance

These properties make it an ideal material for railway components exposed to intensive operating conditions.

They help ensure the reliability of current collection systems and reduce maintenance operations on railway infrastructure.

Components designed to operate on heavily used railway networks, from tramways to high-speed lines.

Railway applications of aluminium bronze

Davergne aluminium bronze components are used in railway applications where reliability under real operating conditions is critical.

They are integrated into various systems and equipment, including:

current collection systems (catenary systems)
fastening and connection components for overhead lines
components for trains, tramways and onboard equipment
mechanisms subjected to vibration and high mechanical stress

Thanks to their long-term performance and resistance to operating conditions, these components ensure durable performance throughout their lifecycle.

They also contribute to improving infrastructure reliability while reducing maintenance operations.

Davergne, a recognised partner in high-performance railway applications across Europe

Davergne is a long standing partner in the European railway industry, with several million aluminium bronze components in service across demanding networks.

We have been working for decades alongside major contractors and infrastructure operators in the railway sector, particularly on critical applications such as current collection systems.

Our components are used across a wide range of European railway networks, from tramways to high-speed lines, in environments where reliability and durability are essential.

Some of our components have been in service for over 15 years, demonstrating the robustness and longevity of our solutions.

Trusted by industry leaders

Leading railway industry players in Europe and internationally

Consistent quality through a fully integrated process

Unlike a fragmented supply chain, our integrated approach allows us to:

anticipate issues at the design stage
continuously optimise production parameters
minimise non-conformities
ensure consistent quality across all production stages

Result: Right-first-time components, ready for use

Result: reliable, durable and field-proven aluminium bronze components

Davergne is a recognised player in the European railway industry, with several million components produced each year and successfully operating in real conditions, backed by decades of experience

Our solutions contribute to the performance and reliability of railway infrastructure, from tramways to high-speed lines.