IoM3 event to study elastomers in the rail industry

London – The IoM3 Elastomer Group is exploring the role of elastomers in the rail transport industry in its upcoming event mid-September.

The UK group is holding a hybrid afternoon technical discussion meeting 15 Sept at its London headquarters, with attendance possible online.

This free-to-attend seminar will present an overview of elastomers in rail applications and investigate different approaches to using elastomers in the industry.

Presentations lined up for the event include:
Evolution of passenger rail vehicle suspension systems - Conrad Hextall, Trelleborg AVS;
Fatigue analysis approaches for elastomers in rail applications - William Mars, Endurica;
Increased sustainability in ballastless track systems, Imogen Woodhead, Tiflex;
Vibration suppression system synthesis: A case study on railway trailing Arm Bush Design, Prof Jason Zheng.

The IoM3 Elastomer Group will hold its final afternoon technical discussion meeting of 2023 on 15 Dec, with focus on elastomers in ‘sustainable fashion’.