Locomotive air systems and rail components, supplied and supported.
New supply, rebuilds and test-certified refurbishment of locomotive and metro compressors, plus US-sourced rail components exported to operators across Africa and Asia.
- 35+ yrsEngineering heritage in locomotive compressed air, through our group workshop in South Africa
- 6–8 hrsBench testing on every refurbished compressor before dispatch
- 3Continents served: North America, Africa and Asia
What we supply
Compressed air and cab equipment for diesel and electric locomotives, metro and EMU fleets, and the industrial air systems around them.
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Locomotive compressors
Air-cooled, water-cooled and rotary units, with pulley-shaft or motor drive and single or dual speed.
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Auxiliary compressors
Compact units for pantograph raising, start-up and auxiliary air demand.
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Metro and EMU compressors
Oil-free and oil-lubricated compressors for metro and electric multiple unit fleets.
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Electric locomotive air systems
Compressor sets and supply for electric locomotive braking and control air.
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Couplings and filters
Drive couplings, intake and line filters to keep compressors running to spec.
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Wipers
Pneumatic and electric windscreen wiper systems, motors and arm assemblies.
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Horns
Locomotive air horns and warning devices.
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Downstream equipment
Dryers, filtration and air treatment for workshops and industrial compressed air.
Rebuild, test and support
Every unit is stripped, measured against OEM specification, rebuilt and proven on a computer-monitored test bench before it leaves the workshop.
Compressor refurbishment
Full strip-down, crankshaft polishing and measurement, and rebuild of reciprocating locomotive compressors.
Test bay
Monitored runs that record oil carry-over, vibration, oil and air pressure, voltage and discharge temperature at low and high speed.
Valve facility
Inspection, reconditioning and testing of compressor valves and valve seats.
Quality control
Every component is measured, including surface-roughness and shadowgraph inspection.
Engineering
Machining, fabrication and engineered solutions for fleet-specific requirements.
Field services
On-site installation, commissioning, routine maintenance and emergency breakdown response.
Stores and spares
Stocked spares and exchange units to keep fleet downtime short.
Breakdown support
Fast-response support for industrial compressor failures.
US rail components, delivered to Africa and Asia
From our Texas base we source genuine and approved-equivalent rail components from US manufacturers and suppliers, consolidate them, handle the export paperwork and ship them to rail operators, workshops and contractors abroad.
What we export
- Air brake and compressor components
- Rebuild kits and wear parts
- Filtration and air treatment
- Electrical, cab and control components
- Engine and running-gear spares
What we handle
- Sourcing against your part numbers or samples
- Supplier vetting and inspection before shipment
- Consolidation into a single shipment
- Export documentation and compliance
- Sea and air freight to your port or door
Who we work with
- National and private rail operators
- Mining and port railways
- Rolling stock workshops and depots
- Maintenance contractors
- Distributors and agents
From enquiry to delivery
One point of contact, whether you need a rebuilt compressor or a container of US-sourced spares.
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Send your requirement
Part numbers, drawings, the unit for refurbishment, or a description of the problem.
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We quote
Pricing, lead time and delivery terms, confirmed in writing.
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Build, source and test
Refurbishment and bench testing, or sourcing and inspection of export orders.
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Dispatch and support
Secure packing, shipping and after-sales support once it arrives.
Request a quote
Tell us what you need and where it's going. Our team will come back to you with pricing and lead times.
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- Headquarters[PLANO STREET ADDRESS], Plano, TX
- OfficeHouston, TX