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Applications · Locomotives

The partner for the long haul.

Locomotive wheel and axle solutions that raise the bar for safety and sustainability.

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$8 billion

locomotive market by 2027 (Statista, 2021)

A growing market

Rail is expanding, and locomotives lead the way.

Concern over vehicle emissions, growing road congestion, higher safety expectations and demand for faster, stress-free travel are driving public investment in rail infrastructure around the world, and with it the growth of the locomotive market.

At Sumcor, we are proud to raise the bar for locomotive safety and sustainability. Our product design, material innovation, engineering, lean manufacturing and AI-powered services are run by skilled, motivated people focused on adding value for customers, preserving the environment and sustaining the railway industry.

Engineered to roll longer

From first sketch to delivered wheelset

Success starts at the beginning. Our end-to-end expertise and one-stop approach mean we can support you through the entire locomotive wheel and axle design and testing process, delivering tailored solutions that meet every requirement and optimise total life-cycle cost.

Fewer vehicle stops

Optimised design reduces maintenance stops and operational interruptions.

Lower maintenance costs

Efficient design and longer component life cut operating expenses.

Greater safety & reliability

Higher safety standards and dependable performance for critical infrastructure.

Why Sumcor

Robust, unyielding capabilities

Six capabilities that make us the preferred partner for railway components.

Full product traceability

Complete tracking and documentation throughout the product lifecycle, for total accountability.

Shorter lead times

Optimised production and supply chain management for faster delivery without compromising quality.

Material & product customisation

Solutions tailored to your operating conditions and performance requirements.

Single supply source

One partner from initial design through to final delivery.

Production flexibility

Manufacturing that adapts to diverse requirements and varying production volumes.

End-to-end quality control

Quality assurance at every stage of design, manufacturing and delivery.

Built for your next long haul

Tell us about your locomotives and we will design wheels and axles around the way you operate.