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Company Profile Specialist supplier to the Railway Rolling Stock Market www.tecforce.co.uk
Company Profile
Specialist supplier to the Railway Rolling Stock Market
www.tecforce.co.uk
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Introducing Tecforce...
Established in 1994, Tecforce is a specialist supplier to the RailwayRolling Stock market. Since that time, we have established ourselvesas a unique supplier to this demanding and dynamic market - byproviding a comprehensive package of skills and expertise in thecombined application of engineering and materials technology to therepair an overhaul of vehicle structures and train components,consultancy, testing and training services.
Our extensive range of services is built around a portfolio of core skills including:
> Materials Technology
> Welding Technology
> Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
> Rolling Stock Engineering
Now part of the MCT Group, we have strength in depth and haveproven our statement of ‘tried, tested and trusted’ time after time,gaining the confidence of our clients by delivering first class qualityin demanding timescales - and benefitting from a loyal client baseand repeat business as a result.
Products & Services
Tel: +44 (0) 1332 268000 Fax: +44 (0) 1332 268030 Email: [email protected]
Our core skills in materials technology, welding technology, Non DestructiveTesting and rolling stock engineering combine to provide our clients with aunique range of services applied to low carbon steel, aluminium andstainless steel in application on railway rolling stock, their components andsupply chain.
These are delivered through the following services:
> Consultancy• Weld Engineering• Failure analysis• Remaining life assessment• Procedure development
> Component Servicing• Repair• Overhaul• Inspection
> On – Depot Services• NDT• Corrosion repair• Incident repair
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www.tecforce.co.uk
ConsultancyTecforce’s consultancy services are specifically aligned with our core skills;materials technology, welding technology, Non Destructive Testing andtraction and rolling stock engineering to provide clients. Our objective, andindeed mission, is to always provide clients with reliable detailed advice,combined with accurate insights and innovative, effective solutions.
Our specialist industry knowledge enables us to engage with our clients toquickly and efficiently gain an understanding of the issues. We draw fromour core skills to examine the evidence and its relevance. After detailedconsideration we report and explain our finding to clients in a manner which is helpful, adds value and is jargon free.
> Welding Engineering
> Metallurgy
> Non Destructive Testing (NDT)
> Rolling Stock Engineering
> Repair procedures
> Failure Analysis
> Remaining Life Assessments
Component ServicingComponent Servicing is supported by our core consultancy skills of;materials technology, welding technology, Non Destructive Testing andtraction and rolling stock engineering.
This comprehensive skill-set enables us to integrate failure analysis andremaining life assessments into our component servicing provision.
We work to existing Vehicle Maintenance Instruction and ComponentOverhaul Instructions, adding value to the process by understanding theapplication and exploring with clients opportunities for productimprovement.
Our specialist knowledge routinely creates the opportunity for cost savingsby overhauling or repairing components that are costly to replace or havelong lead times.
Component Servicing timescales are routinely structured to returncomponents in very tight timescales to meet existing maintenanceschedules and minimise spares float costs.
Our clients have the reassurance that components are maintained inaccordance with industry requirements and are supplied with certificates ofconformance.
For example we provide overhauls/repairs to:
> Air Reservoirs
> Axle Boxes
> Brake Block Backs
> Brake Modules
> Auto Couplers
> Bell Housings
> Charge Air Pipes
> Engine Sumps
> Rafts
> Battery & Fuse Boxes
> Springs
> Bolsters
> Fuel Tanks (Steel & Aluminium)
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Tel: +44 (0) 1332 268000Fax: +44 (0) 1332 268030Email: [email protected]
Tecforce Limited, Litchurch Lane, Derby DE24 8AA www.tecforce.co.uk
On Depot ServicesFlexible, responsive and comprehensive, Tecforce’s On-Depot Servicesprovide on-the-spot assistance to clients nationwide. Supported by ourcore consultancy skills of materials technology, welding technology, Non Destructive Testing and traction and rolling stock engineering weprovide a complete package including damage assessments, repairprocedure development and letter of comfort in accordance with RSSBTechnical Note TN 028 “Minor Repairs”.
Our Service delivery is:
> Flexible
> By a multi-skilled team of the appropriate number
> On the clients’ site
> Scheduled around work at overhaul or modification
All welding is fully qualified to EN standards and NDT is carried out to RIS 2701 RST, ensuring traceability and compliance with National and International standards.
Full repair documentation is provided and certificates of conformance.
Our scope of services includes:
> Vehicle structure corrosion repair
> Incident damage repair
> Modifications
> NDT
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